Friday 4.4.14

1) Finish Philosophy Synopsis Presentations

2) Review Course Take Aways

3) Class Evaluation

Thursday 4.3.14

NO CLASS - (A-DAY)

Wednesday 4.2.14

1) DUE: Philosophy Paper & Practice Plan

2) Begin 5-min Philosophy Synopsis Presentations

Tuesday 4.1.14

1) Chapter 12 QUIZ

2) Work on Philosophy Paper & Practice Plans in class

Monday 3.31.14

1) Sample Philosophy Presentation

2) Review Practice Planning
 - Examples
 - Work on Practice Plan assignment in class

Friday 3.28.14

1) Finish 11-3 Activity

2) Review Chapter 12

3) Activity: Ch. 12-3

4) Activity: Ch. 12-5

Future Assignments:

1. Coaching Philosophy Assignment             

 DUE: WEDNESDAY 4.2.13

Please write a 2-page (minimum) paper outlining your personal coaching philosophy. Your paper should address the following area:

·      What you feel the purpose of athletics is (at your level)

·      Your values as they relate to athletics

·      Your goals/objective for the team (as a whole) & players (individually)

·      Your policies on academics, , conduct, discipline, playing time, attendance

·      Your expectations from parents

·      Optional: Any other areas you wish to address (the more thorough, the better the paper)

o   Examples: Injuries, travel, practice schedules, fundraising, captains, etc.

2. Philosophy Presentations 

DUE: WEDNESDAY 4.2.13 or FRIDAY 4.4.13

You will be responsible for giving a 5-minute (max) synopsis of your coaching philosophy. This will be a presentation style assignment in front of the class.

*You can use PowerPoint if you would like (please bring it on a jump drive).

I am looking for you to SELL ME on why I should hire you as a coach. What sets you apart from the other 15 candidates? You only have 5 minutes so you need to organize your thoughts, be concise and have a plan going in. Be confident and energetic!

 

Thursday 3.27.14

1) Chapter 11 Quiz

2) Activity: CH. 11-1 Identifying Tactical Skills

3) Activity: Ch. 11-3 Teaching Tactical Skills

Handout: Ch. 12 - Planning for Teaching

Wednesday 3.26.14

1) Chapter 11 Quiz - POSTPONED TO THURSDAY

Monday 3.24.14

1) Finish Class Presentations of Activity 10-2

2) Review Ch. 11 - Coaching Tactical Skills

Friday 3.21.14

MCAS - NO CLASS

Thursday 3.20.14

1) Class Presentations: Activity 10-2 Technical Skill

Wednesday 3.19.14

MCAS - NO CLASS

Tuesday 3.18.14

1) Activity: Ch. 10-1 Technical Skill
      - Review on Board

2) Activity: Ch. 10-2 Technical Skills (Specific)
     - Presentations next class

Monday 3.17.14

1) Chapter 10 Quiz

Thursday 3.13.14

1) Finish Ch. 4-3 WWYD? Character
         - Punishment vs. Discipline Discussion

2) Review Ch. 10

Wednesday 3.12.14

1) CHAPTER 4 QUIZ

2) Ch. 4-3 WWYD? - Character

3) Read Ch. 10 for HW

Tuesday 3.11.14

1) Stuebenville Video & Discussion

2) Activity: Ch. 4-2 (Cheating vs. Strategy Video)

3) Ch. 4-4 Character Assessmemt

Monday 3.10.14

1) Review Chapter 4

2) Activity Ch. 4-1: Means vs. Ends Ethics
    Discussion of "real-life" examples to Follow

Friday 3.7.14

1) CHAPTER 3 QUIZ

2)Activity Ch. 3-2: Team Culture

Thursday 3.6.14

1) Video Review

2) Ch. 3-1 discussion

2) Chapter Activity: Ch. 3-2 (Building a Culture)

3) If time, begin reading Chapter 4 in class
   (finish Ch. 4 for HW)

4) NOTE* Chapter 3 QUIZ on Friday

Wednesday 3.5.14

No Class (A-day)

Tuesday 3.4.14

1) Ch. 2 Quiz Make-ups

2) Review Chapter 3

3) Chapter 3 Activity: 3-1 (Coaching Style Compare/Contrast)

4) Relating Coaching Style Back to Remember the Titans

Monday, 3.3.14

1. Make-ups: Chapter 2 Quiz

2. Chapter 2 (Activity 2-1) What Would You Do?

3. Read Chapter 3 (start in class if time permits). Finish Reading Chapter 3 for HW

Friday 2.27.2014

1) CHAPTER 2 QUIZ

2) Activity: Chapter 2-1 - W.W.Y.D Scenarios

HW: Read Chapter 3 for Monday

THURSDAY 2.27.2014

1) Review Chapter 2 - Determining Coaching Objectives

2) Your Coaching Objectives (Pg. 17)

3) Activity: Chapter 2-2 - Why do you want to coach?

Wednesday 2.26.14

1. CHAPTER 1 QUIZ

2. Complete SELF analysis (pg. 10)

3. Start to formulate your OWN philosophy about various coaching issues (start in class, finish at home if needed)

3. Read CHAPTER 2 for HW

Welcome to Intro to Coaching

This class is an elective intended for those that are interested in coaching at any level, from youth to professional. The class is also valuable for athletes that want to get a better understanding of a coach's perspective.

Over the course of the semester, students will work on Principles of Coaching which include: developing a coaching philosophy, determining coaching objectives, identifying their coaching style, and learning how to coach for character and diversity.

Students will also delve into Principles of Behavior and how to become and effective communicator, motivator and manager.

From there we will move to Principles of Teaching technical and tactical skills as well as the planning and teaching process.

Students will design and implement effective practice plans, understand risk management and take part in a variety of interactive scenarios that require an understanding of successful strategies and principles of coaching.

At the end of the course, students will have a basic understanding and knowledge of what it takes to be a successful coach at any level in any sport.