Coaches Within Our Program

Part of having a successful program is having successful coaches around you. Building relationships is the primary role of a coach. Coaches serve so many roles for their athletes. I want coaches that pride themselves in being a positive influence in the lives of their athletes. A good indication of your program being successful is when your coaches are able to get promotions within or at other schools. I want my coaches to always be learning and growing. That may mean they will take a leap and apply for a promotion at a different school. I also believe in promoting within. If we have a coach leave the program I will look to my lower level coaches first to fill that position. Our program will have coaches that are not only dedicated to their athletes but also dedicated to their craft. Just like most professions, coaching requires professional development and collaboration. We will always be looking to grow and learn, so that we can be most beneficial for our student athletes.

Two Types of Coaches

There are two types of coaches.  Transactional and transformational.  Transactional coaches will make winning the priority and focus less on the journey or experience that takes place during the season.  They neglect the life lessons taught through the game of football.  Transformational coaches are more interested in being a teacher and developer of character first and foremost.  Winning is the byproduct of the way that you do things. Transformational coaches are willing to be unselfish and put their athletes needs ahead of their own. 

My Coaching Philosophy:

My entire job is to take boys and turn them into men. More than winning games & trophies my sole purpose is to show & teach my players what a man is and how a man lives. My goal is by the time my players leave the program as seniors they know, above all else, that I love and care about them and I will do anything I can to help them be better sons, fathers, husbands, uncles, better men!

The Lombardi Rules

Teaching, Coaching, and Learning

1. Be Authentic

Act your integrity. Be predictable. Make amends when you foul up.

2. Earn Trust Through Investment

Use your authority to build the organization’s trust in you.

3. Use Your Mission

Define the goal. Pursue the goal.

4. Create a Shared Vision

“We can do better” is a good place to start.

5. Align Your Values

Bring exposed values into congruence with practices

6. Know Your Stuff

When the time comes, show that you know it.

7. Generate Confidence

Set the stage psychologically, and give people the tools they need.

8. Chase Perfection

Settle for excellence along the way.

9. Live What You Teach

And live what you coach. Sell what you teach and coach.

10. Strike The Balance

Be as close as you can be-and as far away as you have to be.

11. Build Team Spirit

This means common goals, complementary skills and mutual respect and accountability.

12. Be Proud To Be Humble

Strike the balance. Flex your ego, but share the credit.