Jesse Hendrickson Patrick Wiedow-Hagene

Definition a person who trains an athlete or a team of athletes Dictionary.com Coaching typically encompasses the improvement of individual and team’s offensive and defensive skills, as well as overall physical conditioning. Wikipedia.com

Responsibilities  Foster a love of the game  Promote good sportsmanship  Treat all players with respect  Provide the opportunity for players to develop skills at all positions  Provide your team with the best opportunity to succeed  Teach players the how to win and lose gracefully  Provide all players with the opportunity to start in a game  Emphasize team development  Lead by example  Evaluate players and place them appropriately based on their abilities  Communicate effectively and regularly with parents

Experiences  Unsatisfied Players  Unsatisfied Parents  Spectators  Talk in the Community

Requirements  College degree  Teaching License  Coaching Credit or Minor Semester of Kinesiology Semester of Human Growth and Development Semester of Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Semester of Safety Related to Physical Activity Semester of Techniques and Theory of Coaching Interscholastic Athletics

Next Level  Start High School Winning Season Connections  Graduate Assistant  Work Through the Ranks

Salary and Outlook  Salary U.S. ○ $28,500 Iowa ○ $19,000 Illinois ○ $22,200  Job Outlook U.S. ○ +29% -> 13,300 Iowa ○ +24% -> 240 Illinois ○ +20% -> 360 Carreronestop.org

Organizations  National National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS)  State Illinois ○ Illinois Coaches Association (ICA) Iowa ○ Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA)

National Federation of State High School Associations  Cost $35 Annually  Benefits Insurance Coverage ○ General Liability ○ Accident Medical/Dental ○ Accidental Death  Resources NFHS Coaching Today Rule and Case Book

Illinois Coaches Association  Cost $20 Plus Add-ons  Benefits Insurance Coverage  Resources Rule Books Clinics Networking

Iowa High School Athletic Association  Cost Free Schools  Benefits N/A  Resources Networking Clinics Rule Books

Interviewees  Dan Kedley Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach North Scott High School  Chris Arthurs Defensive Line Coach Naperville North High School

Question #1  How long did it take you to get your first coaching position? What level was it at? What about your current position? Do you want to coach at a higher level? Why? Dan ○ 2-3 years ○ 3-4 years ○ Small D3 program Chris ○ Started Naperville Central ○ Track ○ D-Line at North

Question #2  Is it beneficial to have a teaching degree when looking for a coaching position? Dan ○ Definitely beneficial but not essential Chris ○ Necessity to keep job

Question #3  What do you believe is the most important characteristic that every coach must have? Dan ○ Patience Chris ○ Work Ethic ○ Organization ○ Knowledge of Coaching Assignment ○ Willingness to do Anything for Players/Coaches/Team

Question #4  What is the best path to take to become a head coach? Dan ○ Work your way from bottom to top Chris ○ Degree ○ Job – Hardest Part ○ Assert Yourself as a Leader

Question #5  How do you get the players to buy into a program and its philosophy? Dan ○ Explain your plan ○ One on one talks ○ Coaches Chris ○ Good Relationship with Players ○ Have Each Others Back ○ Put Them in the Best Position to be Successful

Interesting Facts  Basketball The first official game was played in a YMCA gymnasium on January 20, 1892 with nine players. The game ended with a score of 1–0. Most points scored in a high school game 135 – 1960  Football In 1910, a football team was penalized 15 yards for an incomplete forward pass. The first football was round.

Next Steps  Take Coaching Classes  Shadow Coaches  Coaching Certificate  Find Job

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