ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:19 The Importance of Preparation
09:19 Networking in Coaching
11:08 Developing Your Coaching Style
14:24 Building a Strong Team Culture
18:35 Creating Effective Offensive and Defensive Systems
21:51 Preparing for Coaching Interviews
25:37 Preparing for the Interview Process and Utilizing a Coaching Portfolio
27:31 The Importance of the First 30, 60, and 90 Days as a Head Coach
28:28 Building a Strong Culture
34:01 Utilizing Assistant Coaches
45:41 Creating a Successful Youth Program
Key Takeaways
* Networking with experienced coaches is crucial for growth and learning as a coach.
* Developing a personal coaching style that aligns with your personality is important for building a successful team.
* Building a team culture starts with the head coach and requires maintaining high standards and leading by example.
* Creating offensive and defensive systems that fit your team's strengths and style of play is essential.
* Preparing for coaching interviews by researching common questions and creating a coaching portfolio can help showcase your qualifications and vision. Having a coaching portfolio is a valuable resource for showcasing your experience and philosophy to potential employers.
* The first 30, 60, and 90 days as a head coach are crucial for setting the tone and establishing a strong foundation.
* Building a strong culture is essential for success and should be prioritized over skill development in the early stages.
* Utilizing assistant coaches effectively involves delegating tasks like scouting and building relationships with players.
* In youth programs, focus on teaching the basics, emphasizing communication and effort, and making the game fun for the players.
Coaching Portfolio
https://www.coachingportfolio.com
Gibson Pyper Coaching Portfolio
“Kerr began collecting plays too, pausing games on the flat-screen at his San Diego home whenever he saw an action he liked – a backdoor lob off an inbounds or a particularly potent flare screen. Then he’d shoot an email to Kelly Peters, a friend and coach at nearby Torrey Pines High (and now a Warriors advance scout). Peters pulled the footage and compiled it using iMovie. Week by week, Kerr’s file – named ATOs, for ‘After Timeouts” – grew.
By the spring of 2014, the video library had swelled to over 50 plays and the Word file had morphed into a detailed Power Point presentation.”
https://www.businessinsider.com/steve-kerr-built-coaching-philosophies-for-warriors-2016-4
https://www.si.com/nba/2015/02/19/golden-state-warriors-steve-kerr-stephen-curry-klay-thompson-joe-lacob
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