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Advice for Pursuing A Head Coach Position. Sally Polhamus – Winthrop University Derek (Dex) Schroeder – Samford University Erich Hinterstocker – North Dakota State University. Why? Factors to consider before you make the move. Why is this the time?. Possible Reasons Scenario 1.
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Advice for Pursuing A Head Coach Position Sally Polhamus – Winthrop University Derek (Dex) Schroeder – Samford University Erich Hinterstocker – North Dakota State University
Why? Factors to consider before you make the move Why is this the time?
Possible ReasonsScenario 1 • Don’t get along/agree with your current boss • Don’t like your current position • Create your own schedule/be in charge • Just want to be a head coach If so, consider if these reasons will help you find happiness, success, meet your goals etc.
Possible ReasonsScenario 2 • Your Personal/Professional Experiences have led to a Foundation of Philosophies, Beliefs, and Values. • Examples of items you should have in writing • Personal Mission Statement • Academic • Recruiting • Technical & Tactical training skills (systems of play) • Scheduling • Motivational • Disciplinary • Etc.
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Timing Is Almost Everything • What are the upsides of your current position? • What career advantage does this create for you? • Are you being hunted or are you doing the hunting?
Professional Goals • What level would you like to ultimately coach at? • Win a National Championship? • Win Conference Championship & • Get to the NCAA Tournament every year • Needs to be more than “just want to be a head coach.”
Personal Goals • Increase salary • Quality of life
How To Guide • Right Fit • Interview • Get Started • Expect the Unexpected
How to find the Right FitSelective Thoughts Job Criteria Deal BreakersPrioritiesFluff Relationships/InvolvementFacilitiesBall Machine Administrative Support Academic Support # of Shoes Financial Commitment Scheduling Freedom # of Scholarships Admissions Standards Recruitability Marketing GeographyWhy is the previous coach is no longer there
Why This Position?How to determine if it’s a good fit for you • Does the position help you reach your personal and professional goals? • Is this position one that YOU believe you can be successful in? • Is this the move that is right for your family
How To Interview Prepare – Do your homework • Current program status • What are the other sport programs like • What is the state of the university • Top academic programs • Know something about the individuals that are going to be interviewing you Be ready for anything
How To Interview • Market Yourself • Why are you the person that should be in charge of this program to help take it to the next level • Selling yourself as a first-time head coach is going to be your most challenging/important interview you’ll encounter • Have a portfolio that you can present to the decision makers on the search committee
How To Interview • Questions to Ask • Operating budget • In state/out of state scholarships • Fifth year aid • Summer School • # of strength coaches • G/A or Full-time Certified Strength Coach
How to get started You can’t do it all – what are your priorities What needs to happen now to help the program be successful and what can wait? Hire staff Recruiting Marketing Training Team Chemistry Community/Alumni Relations
Unexpected Items • Academically ineligible • Become Pregnant • High maintenance players, administrators, boosters • Trainers no showing up • Moving expenses coming from budget • Being in the Public eye • Criminal Charges