My Top Ten Tips for Young Coaches
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You don’t know everything.
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Attend coaching clinics.
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It’s not all X’s and O’s.
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You may have the perfect play but do you have the athletes to perform it?
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Never stop educating yourself. The game changes on a daily basis, follow the changes.
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Learn from those who have become successful.
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Be a mentor and be personable. You were once a player before, remember who influenced you as a player and use that template to guide your athletes.
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Network, network, network!
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Athletes are students first so remember that academics are VERY important.
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Never give up on a job search and don’t be afraid to show your employer what you have to offer.
Written by Milwaukee Career & Tech. Ed. football coach Kyle Henry, who is in his first year as the head coach for the program.
