Hiring Assistants

Patrick Montgomery

I believe that it is extremely important to hire a unified and cohesive coaching staff. When looking to hire assistant coaches the head coach is looking for coaches that are hardworking, dedicated, loyal individuals who put the players’ needs first. The head coach is looking to surround himself with people that are going to put the same level of effort into the program while being loyal to the coach and program and who believe in what the program is trying to accomplish. It is important that assistant coaches have clear expectations of responsibilities such as attending off-season work outs, supervising the locker room, doing weekly grade checks of position group players, and assigned practice day and gameday responsibilities. They also need to understand that responsibilities could also include jv coaching assignments or film input and breakdown, as well as, the weekly scouting and meeting to game prep for the next team. The assistant coach is a representative of the head coach and should always present themselves appropriately for practice and games (dress and attitude) and be the first ones on the field and one of the last ones off making sure facilities are cleaned up and taken care of.



Off the field I want an assistant coach who is willing to put in time to learn and grow at his craft. This could include attending clinics and camps to help him better his knowledge of his position (and the game in general) and to help build our players’ abilities for success on the field. Any assistant on staff needs to have a positive, winning mindset and attitude that energizes the players at practice and at games and wants to continually get better and help the program succeed. The coach needs to be able to build rapport and relationships with his players and other coaches on the staff to help unify the program and bring a sense of togetherness and brotherhood. An assistant coach also has to be willing to give up individual time outside of the constricted hours of the season to work on helping his players achieve greater success and help the program reach new heights by being invested and working to continually get better. It is important for assistants to be well organized and to always have a plan and to be prepared for practice, games, and off-season activities.



Loyalty of an assistant coach is very important to the success of the program. It is instrumental in creating a successful environment that promotes unity and strength in the program. Loyalty is so important because it shows unity to the players and to the community and it shows that the staff is together and working for the same goal. It is also important that the staff supports one another and helps one another get better and support each other during the season. Loyalty also is helpful when times are tough during season so that no one points fingers at each other and stays together to help fix the problems together. Any head coach will want to know that their assistants are loyal and that they are not saying things that are detrimental to the program or things that could break the staff apart.

Fernando Fregoso

The expectation for assistant coaches must be held to a high standard when forming the staff. It is a monumental undertaking for one person to devote the time and effort to build a successful program. It takes a group of coaches and supporting staff that have the same desire, passion, and work ethic needed to assemble a cohesive group for a strong foundation. Assistance coaches must have the willingness to be more than a coach football during the season but also be eager to help in other facets of the program. It is essential for them to take part in forming relationships and making connections with the player on the team. The assistance coaches are the role models for the players on the team. The coach has to demonstrate the appropriate behavior they want the students to replicate on the field. The coach is to be on time, organized, and refrain using vulgar and offensive language when speaking to the students. The program in built on being positive to each other and refraining from putting down a fellow member of the football team. Instead, we are in the business of elevating young people to have good character centered on values and morals that will be a great asset in their lives after high school football. Committing to the team will involve numerous hours spent together during practice and games and it is necessary that the assistant coaches be up for the challenge.



As far as off the field expectations, the responsibilities for each coach on the staff are extended into other obligations, like checking grades, helping with fundraisers, oversee study hall, overseeing the weight room session and all other duties that contribute to an efficient and fully functioning football program. As a coach, it is important to be a teacher of the game but it is also just as important to be a student of the game. In order to continue growing professionally, the coaches are encouraged to attend clinics and various other trainings to gain new knowledge of the game. This will benefit the program in that the coach will introduce new technique and skill acquired for the professional development to the football players. The assistance coaches must also be exemplary citizens in the community. The way the coaches conduct themselves in the public eye is a reflection of the program. The assistance coaches will carry themselves with respect and dignity in all public setting and display pride and endearment for the football program.



The loyalty the assistance coach has to the program and the head coach is a desired character trait needed to running a successful football program. The head coach is responsible in creating a climate that enforces a sense of loyalty. A way to cultivate a climate of loyalty in a program is by making a concerted effort to place an importance to every coach on the staff. The staff members needs to be given a chance to voice their opinions in any football matters and contribute into the decision made for the whole team. Entrusting the assistant coaches with specific responsibilities within the program will cause the person to invest in the team and the loyalty to the head coach will become stronger in return. If there is an assistant staff member that does not show loyalty to the head coach and is reluctant to follow the mission of the program, it can hinder the dynamic of the team. The head coach may have no choice but to remove the person from the position and find a better fix for the vacancy.





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