There is always so much talk here about which teams have a "good" coach and who is a "good" coach. So I was, wondering, what determines if a coach is a "good" coach?
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What determines if a coach is a "good" coach?
not in any particular order
A person that makes kids believe in the program, on and off the field
A leader
One that adapts there scheme to the kids he has
A person that is accountable
A person that makes his kids accountable
I can agree with that...but, there's always a but, isn't it? LOLAgreed with all but if they don't win or win on a consistent basis it doesn't matter about those you've listed in the eyes of many.......That's the sad but true part
Great list Rev...not in any particular order
A person that makes kids believe in the program, on and off the field
A leader
One that adapts there scheme to the kids he has
A person that is accountable
A person that makes his kids accountable
That is what happened in King George last year. I think the kids have bought in and they have gone from 1-9 to 2-0 so far.I can agree with that...but, there's always a but, isn't it? LOL
Getting the kids to buy into the program and believing in it, often requires winning. Without winning, doubters start chirping.
I've seen some coaches that were absolutely great role models for the kids, but the teams just didn't have the talent to compete with teams in their district, but hose kids fought like hell every week. Doesn't happen often. Unfortunately, winning seals the "buy in" most of the time.
not in any particular order
A person that makes kids believe in the program, on and off the field
A leader
One that adapts there scheme to the kids he has
A person that is accountable
A person that makes his kids accountable
Execution, perfect execution, every down, every snap, every step, players in position to make the play, players in position to disrupt a play, teaching those kids WHY they need to be there...all big parts of the equation as well. I remember playing for Coach Brookes at King William, his philosophy was, IF we lose, it won't be because they were better prepared or in better in shape. I can't even tell you how many times we looked across the LOS and saw our opponents gasping for air bent over, just wore out and we were standing upright, laughing, ready to go. He ran our guts out and we were conditioned like crazy. We never ran out on the field thinking we were going to lose. NEVER. It just never factored into our mindset. Yeah...we lost some games. KW didn't win a state title until many years after I was gone, but we helped build that "we're going to punch you in the mouth for 4 quarters" attitude. Because Coach Brookes and his staff made us believe in ourselves...he was selling books of matches to the devil...LOLI'm not sure that adapting a scheme would be a part of it, at least not for all. Casto at Riverheads is a perfect example. His scheme hasn't changed, but he has had a lot of success and the main reason they win.
I can agree with that...but, there's always a but, isn't it? LOL
Getting the kids to buy into the program and believing in it, often requires winning. Without winning, doubters start chirping.
I've seen some coaches that were absolutely great role models for the kids, but the teams just didn't have the talent to compete with teams in their district, but hose kids fought like hell every week. Doesn't happen often. Unfortunately, winning seals the "buy in" most of the time.
Coaches who believe in the kids and support them. Coaches who do not curse the kids or humiliate them in front of the other playersGood Players
Great Assistant Coaches
Supportive Admin
Good Feeder program
Community support
It's the most "loaded" question in all of sports! I've seen a lot of so called "bad coaches" go to be extremely good when a great crop of kids come through. I've also seen a lot of "good coaches" go to being "bad coaches" when the talent pool isn't there. It's laughable at times.
In my humble opinion......"good coaches" are the ones that are graced by communities and fan bases that actually get the big picture. That is needed for any coach to be successful and to ride the ebb and flows that high school sports brings. Look around and you will find that to be the connection when added by the qualities that Rev speaks of..........
Good luck to y'alls teams Friday!
That is exactly right. I can't tell you the times I have echoed that to people, and even said something to a few when they talked about how a coach sucks. Well he didn't last year, exactly what do you think he forgot how to coach, or got worse?