2. Advice for Pursuing A Head Coach Position Sally Polhamus – Winthrop University Derek (Dex) Schroeder – Samford University Erich Hinterstocker – North Dakota State University

3. Why? Factors to consider before you make the move Reasons Timing Goals Why is this the time?

4. Possible Reasons Scenario 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.

5. Possible Reasons Scenario 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.

6. 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?

7. 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.”

8. Personal Goals Increase salary Quality of life

9. How To Guide Right Fit Interview Get Started Expect the Unexpected

10. How to find the Right Fit Selective Thoughts Job Criteria Deal BreakersPrioritiesFluff Deal Breakers Priorities Fluff Relationships/Involvement Facilities Ball 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 Geography Why is the previous coach is no longer there

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. How To Interview Questions to Ask Operating budget In state/out of state scholarships In state/out of state scholarships Fifth year aid Summer School # of strength coaches G/A or Full-time Certified Strength Coach

15. How to get started You can’t do it all – what are your priorities Hire staff RecruitingMarketingTraining Team Chemistry Community/Alumni Relations What needs to happen now to help the program be successful and what can wait?

16. 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