1. Development of an Overall Program

2. Professional Foundation  Coaching Philosophy  Professionalism  Leadership  Competitiveness  Vision of a System  Team Management

3. Philosophy  Guides a coaches actions 3 cornerstones:  Be consistent in player expectations  Be prepared  Continue to learn A philosophy assists in development of a plan… A philosophy assists in development of a plan… A plan staff, players and parents can buy into A plan staff, players and parents can buy into

4. Professionalism  Promote your program  Check your appearance  Time management  Follow through skills  Be honest and respectful to others  You are the leader

5. Teach/Coach Through Organization and Understanding  Develop a uniform method of communication: verbal and non- verbal  Teach decision making skills  Simplify situations  Teach/coach in an enjoyable manner

6. Staff, Administration and Faculty  Treat staff members as professionals  Gain support of your administrators  Develop sound professional relationships with faculty members

7. Leadership  Take the initiative  Set an example  Hold yourself accountable for words and actions  Have a vision for your team  Build a tradition  Have a plan or a series of plans

8. Competitiveness  Work to enhance an everyday competitive attitude at practice  Deal with Winning and Losing  Recognize the talent of your team

9. The Vision of a System The Vision of a System  Work within the parameters of the head coaches vision  Stay focused on the big picture  Stay cued in despite setbacks and distractions  Understand the chain of command  Seek extra duties  Staff guidelines

10. Team Management  Documentation  Communicate for accountability  Stay connected to each of your players  Emphasize academics  Address players’ off-court development  Clear and precise team policies

11. Team Cohesion  Team is Family  Create and maintain a supportive atmosphere for athletes  Build confidence between players and staff  Deal with disrupters  Define the role of captains

12. Self Evaluation  Set Professional Goals  Set Team Goals  Set Pre-season Goals  Set In-season Goals  Evaluate your goals  Develop a consistent and respected program