Post by Oneback on Feb 11, 2012 16:21:48 GMT
By the late, great, Bud Wilkinson. More impoortant than X & O's in developing a WINNING program:
BUD WILKINSON — FACTORS IN BUILDING A TEAM:
I. Factors in putting together a team.
A. Discipline and morale are essential.
B. The coach must earn the respect of the people.
1. You do not need to be liked if you are respected
2. Be yourself to earn respect.
II. The relationships necessary with various groups.
A. Players:
1. Do not have any rules you cannot enforce.
2. Keep the players currently informed at all times.
3. Convince them that you are totally objective.
4. Show concern for the player as an individual — grades, family, etc.
B. Parents:
1. Teach the parents football.
2. Welcome parents to informal conferences and explain what you are doing.
C. Press, radio/TV, and other news media:
1. Recognize that they have a job to do and a role to fill in today's sports.
2. Explain what is happening and why — get them interested.
D. Faculty:
1. Approach them from the standpoint that you are a teacher too.
2. Participate as a faculty member yourself without setting yourself apart.
E. Students:
1. Communicate with the student body -- assemblies (& pep rallies), press, radio/TV, etc.
2. Invite them to watch practice sessions — obtain their interest.
F. Alumni:
1. WIN!
2. Correspond with them through newsletters, letting them know a little more than the general public so they feel more of a part.
G. General Public:
1. Public attitudes result from the preceding six groups.
2. WHO your friends are will effect what the public will think of you.
BUD WILKINSON — FACTORS IN BUILDING A TEAM:
I. Factors in putting together a team.
A. Discipline and morale are essential.
B. The coach must earn the respect of the people.
1. You do not need to be liked if you are respected
2. Be yourself to earn respect.
II. The relationships necessary with various groups.
A. Players:
1. Do not have any rules you cannot enforce.
2. Keep the players currently informed at all times.
3. Convince them that you are totally objective.
4. Show concern for the player as an individual — grades, family, etc.
B. Parents:
1. Teach the parents football.
2. Welcome parents to informal conferences and explain what you are doing.
C. Press, radio/TV, and other news media:
1. Recognize that they have a job to do and a role to fill in today's sports.
2. Explain what is happening and why — get them interested.
D. Faculty:
1. Approach them from the standpoint that you are a teacher too.
2. Participate as a faculty member yourself without setting yourself apart.
E. Students:
1. Communicate with the student body -- assemblies (& pep rallies), press, radio/TV, etc.
2. Invite them to watch practice sessions — obtain their interest.
F. Alumni:
1. WIN!
2. Correspond with them through newsletters, letting them know a little more than the general public so they feel more of a part.
G. General Public:
1. Public attitudes result from the preceding six groups.
2. WHO your friends are will effect what the public will think of you.