Influence For Today's Coaches

Do you have players who would make good leaders, but are unwilling? What are their objections or reasons? Can you help them overcome that doubt? It will be worth it. Listen to our suggestions.

What components will be included in your team culture? Will players be involved in deciding? How will your personality and philosophy influence your components?

Do your words have meaning for your players before a game? Do they inspire your players to reach higher? How can we improve our ability to prepare our team with words?

Is your team involved in forming the expectations for your team? What about values and principles are they discussed? Does your team represent your school in a positive way in the classroom, community and on the field? Listen to our thoughts.

How would your players describe your coaching style? Are you flexible depending on who you are dealing with, or does the situations dictate your style? Are you consistent? Do players know they can count on you to make tough decisions in a consistent manner?

Are your players able to communicate on the field without talking? Can they look, nod, point or make eye contact and make their point. Why is that important? What are the benefits?

Do you assess player personalities? Are there drawbacks? Will it help or hinder their performance? What are the benefits?

Would you consider yourself an honest coach? Would your players say the same? Are your decisions based on honesty? What challenges have tested your honesty?

How do you train your coaches? your players? with respect to leadership and challenges? Who does the training? What is the setting? Are coaches leaving your school more often than you want?

Are you surprised that no one has previously taught your players character, values and integrity? If you don't teach them who will? Should you make it a priority?

Which player personalities can you better relate to? Which ones seem to be more challenging? How can you be fair to all personalities?

Will you play it safe with your career? Are you willing to be all in and go after your dreams? Have you thought about what's on the other side of possible for you? Is it time to go after that job or career? If not now, when?

How do you react during tough or joyous moments on the sideline? Do you take a moment to think about the perception of your emotions? Will you look back and regret some of those moments?

How will you respond or react to parents who doubt your ability or philosophy? Can you be prepared? What do parents want in a coach?

What's your demeanor when the game is on the line? What do your players see and hear? Are you in control at these moments?

How will you deal with a dismal season? What will you say at the banquet? How can you change your program's culture? What example will you set for your players?

Divisiveness can be a huge issue for your team. Where does it originate? Could you be the cause? How could that be? What can you do?

Do you rank your players? Why or why not? Is it a benefit and driving force for players to know where they rank with respect to teammates? What are the dangers in ranking players?

What do fans, other teams and coaches see when your team plays? What could possibly set your team apart from other teams? Where does that originate?

What are your personal guidelines for social media? Are they for players and parents as well? Have you ever been blasted on social media? How did you deal with it? What common sense expectations are needed?