Influence For Today's Coaches

Are your players driven? Do they have a clear understanding of what that means? Have you shown them examples or taken them to see what it looks like outside your sport?

Could your personality be holding your team back? How would you know? Have you cost your team a game through your demeanor and actions?

What do you need from your Athletic Director or Director of Coaching? Do they know? How best can they serve you?

Are you able to move on and let tough coaching moments go? Have you experienced depression from outcomes that weren't favorable for your team? How can you deal with those times?

Will this be the class that pushes your team to success? What do they need to know? Will others try to derail them? Can your environment promote their growth?

What makes up the bones of your program? What does the foundation represent? What allows it to shine when others see you play or do community service?

Ever observe your players after a season ending loss? Can you tell if it means anything to them? Do they deal with it better than you?

Do your expectations have some "must haves?" Could your team develop a list of "must haves" for teammates, coaches, and captains?

How can you put your team in a position to be successful against a seemingly unbeatable opponent? Is it possible?

Are there players in your area playing out of district? What is your school district's policies? Are they enforced? How can they tackle this issue?

Are your players difficult to motivate? What drives them to be the best? Do they have a vision of what they can accomplish?

What characteristics do you have that make you a special coach? What are your top five?

Are you an positive example of fitness for your team? Do you practice good nutrition habits? Are you aware of the image you portray every day?

As a coach where does your motivation come from? What drives you every day? Why do you coach? What do you stand for?

Are your fans unruly? Parents a problem? Is that your concern? Are you as a coach prepared to deal with these situations? Do parents understand the behavior expected with your club?

Are you able to hold your players attention? Are they distracted? What can you do to keep them engaged?

How will you motivate your team for the postseason? Can it transform them into a super team? What are the keys to real motivation?

How will you deal with player challenges on your team? Will you be able to hold players accountable?

Ever give a player instructions in a game or practice, only to see them do something else. Were they listening? Is this an ongoing issue? What can you do?

How do you deal with being nervous before a big game? Can you players sense your nervousness? Is that good or bad?