HIRING AND DEVELOPING COACHES:

To build a successful program we must hire a staff that not only loves the game of football, but have a burning desire to coach student-athletes to perform to their maximum ability. Coaches should also have a passion to coach student-athletes the game of life. 

• Hire coaches that are great teachers. The kind of teachers that can translate their knowledge to their players and players comprehend. 

• Hire coaches that can motivate players to do things they normally wouldn’t do themselves. 

• Energy & Enthusiasm

• Will treat kids right and build up.

• Organized

• Develop great communication among staff members.

• Allow the coach to coach using his own unique personality. No micromanaging.

• Each coach should have well-defined job descriptions that will help their development.

• Develop loyalty among team, staff, and families.

HOW WE COACH AND WIN:

1. POSITIVE - We all respond better to positive reinforcement than negative. Coach on the run during practice. Attack the play rather than the player. Never, never let a player go home on a negative note. 

2. MODEL - Be what you want and expect your players to be! Be positive, enthusiastic, and poised. Hustle everywhere you go! You set the tempo, not them. If we have a bad practice, look first at yourself. What coaches do in moderation, players do in excess. 

3. COMPASSIONATE - There is a fine line between tearing down and challenging. Your athletes know when you sincerely care about them. One of the greatest ways to show care and concern for players is time. Time after practice, games, and times supporting them at their other sports will break through the toughest shell.

4. EMPOWER - Get after kids, but build them up. Be an encourager! Give them respect. Praise them. Let them know you admire them. Do your best to instill confidence in them.

5. DEMAND - Never let a player loaf! This is the magic ingredient.  Also remember this, you are either coaching it or allowing it to happen. High expectations lead to great growth.