evaluation of assistant coaches

Coach, all of the above posts are right on and vitally important to any winning program, without doubt.
In my experience of 40 years around the game, as a Head Coach I am totally sold out to the fact that I always want to surround myself with the most KNOWLEDGABLE and BEST COMMUNICATORS that I can possibly find to work with me. The statement that an Asst. Coach much check his ego at the door, is a two way street in my opinion. The man must also keep his ego in check. All during the week, I never wanted to be surrounded by a bunch of "yes" men, I wanted assistants who knew what they were talking about and ready to give me their opinions when I asked for it. Of course, on game night I want nothing but positive reinforcement for my athletes from the staff, and nothing but total compliance with my directives. Total unity! Nothing else is acceptable on the field on game night. If you have something to say to me, say it to my face in private, never ever in front of the team. But, knowledge and the skill to communicate it to your position players, is paramount to your success.

Coach Easton