Order 1193073: culminating master project for master in athletic director and coaching

CHAPTER VI: PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST for COACHES

Format Requirements:

1. Times New Roman – 12 pt font

2. Double spaced

3. Margins: 1” right, left, top and bottom

4. Two-line heading (in bold) on first page of text

5. Citations in APA format

6. THIRD PERSON – no “I” “me” “my” “we” “you” “your” “our” etc.

7. NO bold, italics, underline in text

8. Subheadings must be bold and flush left

THIS CHAPTER IS A DESCRIPTION OF AN EXEMPLARY SPORT PROGRAM

Chapter VI Program Development:

A. Must be 15-25 pages in length

B. The following topics and subheadings may be included

Introduction

Organization

This section should include organizational factors such as:

Communication to athletes, parents, coaches

Playbooks, master schedules, posting schedules

Important dates, master checklists and expectations for players, coaches, parents

Organizational chart for reporting responsibilities for coaches, trainers and support staff

Team Practice

This section should include:

List the drills used in practices; duration of drills; rotation of drills

Verbal instruction vs. time spent on the drill or technique

Variations and rotations of drills & practices

Efficient use of practice time

Small group vs. large/whole group practice and instruction

Instruction in classroom/off field or court

Conditioning drills: frequency & rationale for conditioning

In season and off out-of-season nutrition; flexibility; strength conditioning

Coaching behaviors

Methods/strategies to get, hold, the focus/attention of the athletes (i.e. voice or whistle)

Teaching fast vs. slow learners

Provide for the dignity of players who require more help/coaching

Flexibility during practice/adjustments to practice plan

Unacceptable coaching behaviors

Growth and Well-Being of Athletes

Ensure the care and prevention of athletic injuries

Demonstrate/model appropriate behavior regarding sound chemical health

Expectations for players during the season; in the classroom; school; community; off-season

Strategies to change inappropriate attitudes and behaviors; how and when

Procedures to insure athletes are students first, achieving the best grades

Coaching Staff

Methods to raise the level of expertise within coaching staff

Meetings: frequency, purpose, topics, etc.

Behaviors on game day; before and after the game

Explain positive coaching vs. demanding behaviors

Positive reinforcement for learning & player behaviors

Identifying the opposing team’s strengths, weaknesses and tendencies

Keys for individual and team motivation

Character Development

Describe what athletes with “good character” look like

Blueprint for behavior that demonstrates behavior expectations for athletes

How to: correct (confront) a behavior; remove a player from practice; dismiss player from the game; remove a player from the team

Explain what will you compromise and what you will never compromise

Methods to reinforce good character traits: posters, speakers, awards, themes

Qualities of a great team

Strategies to mold the team into a single unit

Fundraising and Boosters

Fundraisers for program/team

Describe the organization/expectations of a booster club

Building Relationships

Team involvement in the community & service learning

Role of parents in athletics & methods to communicate expectations

Recruiting Practices (this is for college coaches only!)

Identifying high school or transfer athletes that would be a good fit for the institution

Describe recruitment process