Post by Coach Campbell on Mar 15, 2019 3:17:13 GMT
Example
To start, as long as there's not a death in the family, the rest of the coaching staff needs to be there. Ideally, all dressed in school gear. If not, at least school colors.
I like the idea of less formal setting. We want our program to be accessible, so a large room on campus (maybe where the staff meetings are held). I don't want to be in a performing art center with theater seating. Once you do that, people kind of locked in to walking right back out aisles when you're done. And, I want a more welcoming chance to start getting to know people.
We'll start on time and, ideally, use a projected powerpoint presentation to display important information (my contact info, the team social media and website, important upcoming dates). Near the door will be a sign-up for the team email list and for volunteer opportunities.
The meeting itself will start on time. I'll give a background on myself and the staff. We'll make our expectations and the three rules for the program clear; be on time, do what you say you're going to do and do the right thing. There really isn't anything that isn't covered by those three rules. We'll also let them know that our definition of success for the program centers around the kind of men their sons will 20 years down the road. Wins are great, but they're not our focal point. I'll then let the parents know of the upcoming plans for the weightroom and spring football. Along with that, we'll address the current state of the program in terms of equipment and what will be our fundraising goals. And, I'll tell them that if they have a question about their son, we'll always have the time to answer it; but, there are two caveats. One, if it's an in-depth conversation, or about playing time, call and setup a meeting. We don't want to be rushed and we don't want to do it right after a game. And two, be prepared for the answer. We will be truthful with them about their child. With that being said, I'll finish with asking as many as would like to please come up and introduce themselves to myself and the staff and let them know that we are going to be there for their children.
To start, as long as there's not a death in the family, the rest of the coaching staff needs to be there. Ideally, all dressed in school gear. If not, at least school colors.
I like the idea of less formal setting. We want our program to be accessible, so a large room on campus (maybe where the staff meetings are held). I don't want to be in a performing art center with theater seating. Once you do that, people kind of locked in to walking right back out aisles when you're done. And, I want a more welcoming chance to start getting to know people.
We'll start on time and, ideally, use a projected powerpoint presentation to display important information (my contact info, the team social media and website, important upcoming dates). Near the door will be a sign-up for the team email list and for volunteer opportunities.
The meeting itself will start on time. I'll give a background on myself and the staff. We'll make our expectations and the three rules for the program clear; be on time, do what you say you're going to do and do the right thing. There really isn't anything that isn't covered by those three rules. We'll also let them know that our definition of success for the program centers around the kind of men their sons will 20 years down the road. Wins are great, but they're not our focal point. I'll then let the parents know of the upcoming plans for the weightroom and spring football. Along with that, we'll address the current state of the program in terms of equipment and what will be our fundraising goals. And, I'll tell them that if they have a question about their son, we'll always have the time to answer it; but, there are two caveats. One, if it's an in-depth conversation, or about playing time, call and setup a meeting. We don't want to be rushed and we don't want to do it right after a game. And two, be prepared for the answer. We will be truthful with them about their child. With that being said, I'll finish with asking as many as would like to please come up and introduce themselves to myself and the staff and let them know that we are going to be there for their children.