1. Stay Ready: So You Don’t Have to Get Ready
Presented By: Chandler McCabe

2. My Background/ Experiences
Played at Providence College
Had same coaching staff all four years
Henderson State GA
 Head coach let go 2 days before first game
 Interim let go, new coach comes in
Bethune Cookman University Assistant coach present
“Acting” head coach for 4 games
SIX knee surgeries (4 season ending and 3 ACLs)
Go on to win MEAC Tourney and go dancing

3. Expect the Unexpected
Does not matter your “title”, “position”, or “role”
BE READY AT ALL TIMES to take on a bigger role.
Does not depend on your years of experience
Things happen regardless of how much experience you have coaching
Previous experience can absolutely help; however.

4. Demand Greatness Don’t let your situation allow a distraction
You still have a job to do
Stay focused on preseason goals or make new ones
Always maintain high energy and passion (even if the situation is a personal one)
Never let your players feel affected by whatever happened
Why do you coach?
They are my WHY and my HOW
Keep players in the loop (when need be)

5. The Injury Bug: How can you be ready?
You Can’t
RECRUITING
Recruit versatile players
Always have 3 options per position! (Can have 1 player cover 2-4 spots if need be)
Reassess!
What is you personnel now? What are their strong points?
TRY EVERYTHING! (Suggest as assistants)

6. Be YOU!!!
Be the absolute best you, you can be in any role or situation.
Know you are in a position for a reason.
Take ownership, MOVE FORWARD
Always keep the kids first- regardless of circumstance.
FIGURE IT TF OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don’t make an excuse, figure it out.

7. THANK YOU Chandler McCabe mccabec@Cookman.edu (407) 539-4436