Principles of Coaching

Whether you have a desire to coach at the highest level, or simply envision yourself coaching a little league team in the future, “Principles of Coaching” will provide you with a foundation to get started. Since behaviors and habits are formed at a young age, it is important that individuals who interact with our youth are armed with the tools necessary to succeed. The scope of this course includes, but is not limited to, the development of a coaching philosophy, trends in coaching, defining “effective” coaching, technology in coaching, community/parent/media relations, opportunities in coaching, motivation of student-athletes, proper conditioning practices, coaching for character, ethics/integrity/sportsmanship, & effective practice planning. The course will include a classroom component, as well as a “lab” component.