STAFF EXPECTATIONS

 

1. DEMAND DISCIPLINE

   • Demand that whatever the players do, they do it with effort and enthusiasm; and that it is done correctly.

 

2. CARE

   • Get involved in every aspect of the players lives (family, academic, social). Make a difference.

 

3. KEEP PLAYERS MOTIVATED AND ENTHUSED

   • Have a plan to keep your players (as well as yourselves) motivated, enthused, and upbeat about what we are trying to teach. Work with all young men. Do not let a player go unnoticed.

 

4. APPLAUD SUCCESS/DO NOT ACCEPT FAILURES

   • Never let a player quit a drill. If he quits during a drill he has accepted failure. It is easy to always point out the negatives. Remember you can make more progress with positive than you can with negative.

 

5. TEAM TOUGHNESS

   • We must be tougher than ever before. Do not let the players feel sorry for themselves. Our practices must be mentally and physically tough.

 

6. BE ORGANIZED

   • Have your drills and ideas for practices set up and ready to go. Make sure you know what you are going to teach and say to the players for each meeting, drill, practice, and technique.

 

7. MAKE WINNING IMPORTANT AND LOSING INTOLERABLE

   • Accept only their best. Don’t let anyone take anything for granted.

 

8. PROMOTE TEAM UNITY AND TOGETHERNESS

   • Great teams play as one.

 

9. TEACH LEADERSHIP

   • Especially from the individuals we expect it from.

 

10. HUSTLE

   • Run, Run, Run…

 

11. RESPECT

   • Do not argue or “discuss problems” on the field with other coaches.

 

12. RESPONSIBILITY 

   • Expect to take responsibility for these expectations.

 

13. POST-PRACTICE

    • Roam around the locker room talking with players. Remember, this is the last thing they will see or do for the day; it is what they will remember, so be positive.