Post by Coach Campbell on Mar 18, 2013 13:44:31 GMT
The parent meeting is one of the most important things a head coach will do. The structure of this meeting is the key to having a successful event. An effort should be made to get all of the parents in attendance. Along with the parents, the principal and assistant coaches should be present. To open the meeting we introduce the assistant coaches and principal. The principal will speak briefly in support of the athletic program and the importance of the student handbook (code of conduct). This is a key part to show the parents that both the academic and athletic administrators work together and are on the same page. This dismisses the idea of parents pitting the two sides against each other. The student handbook is then passed out for them to keep and the key points are reviewed. Parents are asked to sign the page at the end of the handbook (if they want more time to review they are welcome to) and turn it in to the assistant coaches. At this point in time we will shift gears and begin to speak on the coaching philosophy and vision of the program. This should be an exciting time and assistant coaches will share their reasons for coaching and some of their most memorable coaching experiences with current players. The parents will be excused and pointed towards the booster club booth and given an opportunity to sign up as a "volunteer parent" (someone who could be called on at any given time). A break out Q&A session will be held with the head coach in a separate room for interested parents. This will help keep the meeting as short as possible and relieve some of the awkwardness of typical Q&A's. Assistant coaches will stay behind to encourage and promote the booster clubs / volunteer sign ups.
Patrick Bailey
Patrick Bailey