I have always loved the game and i played all through high school. I have a family now and had to make sure they are taken care of. But now I have time to do what I love were do I start?
2007-04-02 05:32:12 · 4 answers · asked by deadp00l1 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Find the website for your states athletic association. They usually post job openings as does your local newspaper. Put together a resume and just start dropping them off at schools. Many states require you to complete a coaching certification class. So start looking into it. Who you know goes a long way in coaching. Start making connections now. Go to a clinic somewhere and start networking.
The big thing to consider (and not saying you have not already) that both answers above me have brought up is the time committment. You need to assume you will start at a very low level that is likely unpaid. Don't hold out for a Varsity job now, you're not going to get one. But once you do get a job, the only way to move up the ladder is to commit your time to football. I put in atleast 30 hours a week to football during the season as a HS Coordinator. Practice, games, film sessions, game planning and coming home to watch more tape- it adds up quick. You and your family better be sure you are willing to give up that time for 4 months.
2007-04-02 08:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by rainier 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well most of it depends on location and the district itself. I'm currently at a D-3 school playing football, getting a teaching degree, and getting the right courses and certifications to coach any sport. For the majority of the districts in California, I know that you must be certified for CPR and First Aid, after that it just depends on your actual resume and your ability to actually coach. The teaching degree would help, a lot of schools are lacking teachers and it is a huge bonus to go in and teach while coaching a sport. High school football coaches don't spend their lives away from home like most think, unless the school is a major powerhouse or far from your home itself. I do admit the varisty head coach spends a lot of time from the family, but the rest of the assisstant coaches usually are there just for practice and games, and occasionally for game film review. It's a tough sport to get in to, but at least you have high school playing experience. Just look around and it really helps to build some relationships with other coaches out there. Becoming a coach does have a lot to do with who you know. Good luck on coaching football.
2007-04-02 06:43:57 · answer #2 · answered by Tyler E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many different ways to go about this and it varies depending on the state that you live in. My husband is a History/Economics teacher and a coach in Oklahoma. Do you have a degree? This will be the crucial first step.
I don't know how understanding your wife is but believe me from experience it is very trying on a marriage and a family. My husband and I have 2 girls (3 and 4 yrs old) and they rarely get to see their Daddy as he coaches High School and Jr. High Football and Basketball....just be sure it is what you really want...Good Luck!
2007-04-02 05:43:41 · answer #3 · answered by CTR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a college degree in education or physical education.
2007-04-02 09:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not by asking people on yahoo questions thats for sure, and if your asking us then your along ways away from realizing this dream.
2007-04-02 05:42:03 · answer #5 · answered by job e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋