Coaching: A Realistic Perspective

by Sabock, Ralph J.; Sabock, Michael D.

• ISBN13: 9780742561564
• ISBN10: 0742561569
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-30
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc

Summary

Coaching: A Realistic Perspective explores the numerous daily responsibilities of coaches-regardless of the specific sport being coached. It is the ideal textbook for anyone who is preparing to coach athletics. The authors address all aspects of the profession in a clear and straightforward manner, presented with advice gained from decades of experience.

Author Biography

Ralph J. Sabock is a member of the Penn Hills High School Sports Hall of Fame in western Pennsylvania and the Sports Hall of Fame at Muskingum College in Ohio Michael D. Sabock is a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College with a degree in health and physical education, and earned a master's degree in athletic administration from Kent State University

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Coaches, Athletes, and Ethics	p. 1
Ethical Standards	p. 2
Ethical Dilemmas	p. 8
Professional Ethics	p. 13
Recruiting Ethics	p. 16
Welcome to the Coaching Profession	p. 21
Perceptions of High School Athletics	p. 22
Is Coaching the Career for You?	p. 23
Considerations in the Life of a Coach	p. 28
Applying for a Coaching Position	p. 35
Points of Decision in Your Professional Career	p. 39
Special Relationships	p. 49
Administration	p. 49
Faculty	p. 54
Other Coaches	p. 56
Athletes	p. 59
Parents	p. 60
Assistant Coaches	p. 63
Band Director	p. 63
Guidance Counselors	p. 64
Custodians	p. 65
School Secretaries	p. 65
Members of the Community	p. 65
Members of the Press	p. 66
Athletic Equipment Salespersons	p. 68
Cheerleaders	p. 68
Critics	p. 69
Desirable Qualities of a Coach	p. 73
Transparent Realism	p. 74
Ability to Organize	p. 75
Ability to Motivate	p. 75
Dedication	p. 80
Willingness to Make Hard Choices/Decisions	p. 81
Ability to Discipline	p. 81
Ability to Identify Goals	p. 83
Ability to Recognize Athletic Talent	p. 83
Ability to Use Available Talent	p. 84
Desire to Win	p. 85
Dislike of Mediocrity	p. 85
Ability to Reason	p. 87
Interest in Individuals	p. 88
Respect	p. 89
Enthusiasm	p. 90
Willingness to Work	p. 91
Knowledge of the Sport	p. 91
Understanding Boys and Girls	p. 92
Knowing What Makes the Difference between Winning and Losing	p. 94
Ability to Foster Pride	p. 96
Proper Use of Language	p. 97
Moral Standards	p. 98
Honesty	p. 99
Dignity	p. 100
Courage of Your Convictions	p. 100
Ethical Standards	p. 102
Good Judgment	p. 102
Consistency	p. 102
Fairness	p. 103
Imagination	p. 103
Sense of Humor	p. 104
Having a Plan for Everything	p. 104
The Roles of a Head Coach	p. 107
Teacher	p. 108
Disciplinarian	p. 113
Salesperson	p. 114
Public Relations Expert	p. 115
Guidance Counselor	p. 115
Diplomat	p. 116
Organizer	p. 117
Detective	p. 117
Psychologist	p. 117
Judge and Jury	p. 118
Leader	p. 119
Mother Figure/Father Figure	p. 120
Dictator	p. 120
Politician	p. 121
Actor	p. 121
Fund Raiser	p. 122
Chief Executive	p. 122
Equipment Manager	p. 122
Trainer	p. 123
Citizen of the Community	p. 123
Citizen of the School	p. 124
The Assistant Coach	p. 127
Philosophical Differences	p. 128
Applying for the Job	p. 129
Desirable Qualities of an Assistant Coach	p. 133
Considerations for Married Coaches, Families, and Single Coaches	p. 143
A Comparison of Male and Female Married Coaches	p. 143
The Married Female Coach	p. 145
The Married Male Coach	p. 147
The Single Coach	p. 153
The Recruiting Process	p. 157
The Recruiting Process	p. 158
Dealing with Recruiters	p. 163
Advising Students	p. 168
Illegal Recruiting	p. 171
Off-Season Planning	p. 175
Evaluating the Past Season	p. 175
Conducting an Equipment Inventory	p. 176
Preparing a Budget	p. 176
Purchasing Equipment	p. 178
Providing Strength Training	p. 181
Choosing Student Helpers	p. 181
Preparing a Checklist for Required Paperwork	p. 185
Establishing Practice Times	p. 186
Dealing with Family Vacations	p. 186
Meeting with Prospective Players	p. 187
Corresponding with Players and Parents	p. 188
Conducting a Parent Clinic	p. 194
Arranging for Medical Care at Athletic Events	p. 197
Staff Clinic	p. 198
Organizing Your Staff	p. 198
Issuing Equipment	p. 199
Ordering Mouth Guards	p. 200
Arranging for Classrooms	p. 200
Briefing the Athletic Director	p. 200
Creating Player Notebooks	p. 201
A Coach's Checklist	p. 204
Selecting Team Captains	p. 205
Planning a Media Day	p. 206
Working with Custodians	p. 207
Planning Preseason Practice Games/Meets/Events	p. 207
Scheduling Athletic Banquets	p. 208
The First Team Meeting	p. 210
Team Clinic	p. 213
Final Preparation for the Season	p. 219
Staff Meetings	p. 220
Goals	p. 220
Staff Clinic	p. 223
Coaching Assignments	p. 223
Practice Procedures and Policies	p. 226
Training Rules	p. 232
Discipline	p. 233
Conduct of Players and Coaches	p. 234
Coaches' Personal Appearance	p. 234
Scouting Assignments	p. 236
Cutting Players	p. 236
Travel Conduct	p. 238
Student Helpers	p. 239
Pregame and Postgame Procedures	p. 239
Pep Rallies	p. 240
Awards/Trophies	p. 241
Drills	p. 242
Practice Plans	p. 243
Picking the Team	p. 248
Written Tests	p. 254
Team Meeting	p. 255
Issues, Problems, and Concerns in Athletics	p. 259
Parents of Athletes	p. 260
Attitude of Athletes	p. 261
Part-Time Coaches	p. 261
Drugs	p. 262
Eating Disorders	p. 267
Blood-Related Injuries	p. 268
Booster Clubs	p. 270
Men Coaching Girls' and Women's Teams	p. 271
Players Quitting	p. 272
Specialization	p. 274
Religion	p. 275
Crowd Control/Behavior	p. 275
Youth Sports Programs	p. 276
Officials at Athletic Events	p. 279
Title IX-Equity	p. 281
Legal Liability	p. 282
Emphasis on Winning	p. 286
Conflict with an Administrator	p. 288
Stress and Burnout	p. 289
Coaching Points	p. 295
Tournament Scheduling	p. 301
Thirty Rules for Getting Things Done Through People	p. 309
Twelve Points of Successful Leadership	p. 313
Parents' Expectations of Coaches: A Questionnaire	p. 314
Players' Expectations of Coaches: A Questionnaire	p. 318
Sample Practice Plans	p. 321
Index	p. 327
About the Authors	p. 337
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