I am interested in getting involved and getting some experience due to my love of the game and my love of teaching. What is the best way for me to learn the ins and outs?
2007-02-20 03:02:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Try Pop Warner.
2007-02-20 04:04:04 · answer #1 · answered by Colonel Angus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on how old you are and how serious you are about making a career out of it. If you're a young guy looking to break in, the best way is to do a graduate assistantship somewhere right out of college--these are sometimes called internships as well. These positions usually only provide room, board, and a small stipend, but are a good way to get your foot in the door. Again, if you're young and have good playing experience, you might even be able to get a job as a position coach at a small college if you're seirous about it and can survive on a miniscule salary.
If you're a bit older or are the main breadwinner for your family, then clearly the peanuts salaries of the college assistants won't be worth your time. YOu'll want to get involved in coaching high school--or even junior high. Contact the athletic directors or head coaches in your area and ask about openings. You'll absolutely almost have to VOLUNTEER your first year on a high school staff so that they can get to know you...after a strong year you may be offered a paying position. GOOD LUCK!
2007-02-20 14:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by abeln2672 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your Resume'/cover letter together--MS word has some excellent formatting for this. Also, like any other good job---Networking; Networking; Networking. Probaby the best way for this to get experience is to work summer camps--I believe they're often looking for extra help. Try to get experience anywhere you can get it--like say a little league coach. This will help you refine your coaching skills (a coach is a coach). You could also look for work at a YMCA--leading anykind of kids program, this will help your leadership/teaching skills and build some references--this off the path, but I mean until something better opens up.
Talk to your past coaches or coaches around your former league--especially if you were all-conference, they likely remember you (well, if you played recently).
College is important/mandatory, too--study phys ed or something in the health sciences.
If college doesn't appeal to you, you can gain credibility, with a certification program like Personal Training--this can teach you a lot about physical training tactics and diets. You can work your way up as an assistant coach & running your own off-season camps.
Credentials; experince; and networking are ALL very important in any competitive job--as well as hard/smart work and persistance.
Good Luck!
2007-02-20 04:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you have to get your start somewhere. Go apply for Pop Warner and high school coaching positions. Until these pan out I would volunteer at your local Park at the Rec Center as a football coach for flag football. Tony Dungy started on the bottom and made enough connections that took him places. He was a high school assistant coach until the head coach took a job in the NFL, he became head coach of the high school, then his buddy (the old head coach) brought him in as a position specialist in the NFL. And i think you know the rest of the story. So my advice would be to start putting in you application and resume in with the high schools. Most former players at a high school will have a good chance to get appointed at a positions coach. Even if you have to do it for free because it is not in the payroll, I would do it as volunteer work, if you are good enough you could get a permanent spot. Until you are able to get in with a high school try your hand at Flag or Pop Warner. All of these will give you experience enough to apply for a community college coaching job pretty shortly after, then on to college and one day maybe the NFL. Hey be glad it isn't starting at fry cook hahaha. Good luck with your aspirations.
2007-02-20 05:46:50 · answer #4 · answered by hbroots 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems obvious, but of course the best way to start is to be the assistant to someone who has a reputation for respect and success.
Also, be aware that as a coach you are more involved with the players as individuals and in their personal lives than you are as a teacher. That's a heady responsibility.
2007-02-20 05:48:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your foot in the door, too. A buddy of mine was hired as a linebackers coach at a nearby d3 school. He had played college ball, but he really wants to be a coach so he just put his name out there lots of places and finally one bit. Once that foot's in the door, make contacts and work hard.
2007-02-20 04:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by psyduck702 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By being the son of a great football coach
2007-02-20 05:23:29 · answer #7 · answered by mcmacroni 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i play football and our team went 9-0 and the one thing is not to be a good guy you want them to hate you but i bet they respect you a hell of alot more unless your coaching rockett then dont be so hard lol
2007-02-20 03:13:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you have any local recreation leagues...they might be looking for coaches...
2007-02-20 07:26:55 · answer #9 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High school and work your way up.
2007-02-20 03:06:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋