Becoming a Head Coach of Sports is an incredible challenge but an exciting opportunity to become a Leader
The following tools will help in being prepared and professional – both for the hiring and interview process
FACILITATION TOOLS: Three Disciplines for Transformational Change
Change is vital – The ability to transform helps Teams reach their potential – Voltage Control
VIDEO 4:28 Transformational Deliverables and Strategies in the Consulting Process ppt – 2023 Consulting Transformations
1 – Organizational Transformation (Culture Change) = Leadership restructuring to improve and motivate Leadership from top to bottom
2 – System Transformation (Structure Change) = Offensive / Defensive / Kick Game examination to provide Structure to your System
3 – Developmental Transformation (Process Change) = Teaching and Learning Methodology to improve Staff and Player Performance
HIRING TOOLS
pdf – Head Football Coaches – 5 Keys to a Successful Hire Head Football Coaches: Five Keys to a Successful Hire by Dell Robinson
LINK – Steps Involved in Hiring Coaches for Education-based Athletics Programs – NFHS
#1 = Determine Hiring Criteria with the committee for consistency from start to finish (goals / best fit / resume = add to evaluation)
#2 = Prepare together Interview process and procedures – along with review of core questions (Professional Process)
#3 = Use a consistent evaluation process with both a rating system and written justification for final selection (Legal and Successful)
INTERVIEW TOOLS
30-60-90 Day Action Plan – Example: ppt – Copy of Coach Matt Lintal 30 60 90 Day Plan
Design of a Head Coach Resume = What & How – ppt: 2022 Design of Head Coach Resume
LINK – How to Write and Athletic Coaching Resume + Head Coaching Interview Tips
LINK – How to Ace a Head Coaching Interview *SEE Questions to ask during interview
LINK – Interview Questions Database *Database of Head Coach Interview Questions
#1 = Study the School = Do your Homework and Research Everyone’s Bio / Background
#2 = Show them your Plan for Success (Coaching Portfolio = Credibility as a Leader)
#3 = Ask Questions to see if Leadership is committed from top to bottom for Success *KEY TO SUCCESS – All must be All IN!
Coaching Portfolio Rubric (Penn State Coaching Course) – pdf: 493W Rubric #5 F21 – Final Coaching Portfolio *Design Steps – HC Manual
VIDEO: 7:30 Coaching Portfolio – Outline and Design (Head Coach Manual) *use for Head Coaching Interview & Program Design