The D.A.R.E. program

I believe you are moving in the right direction. Involving yourself in these types of organizations (D.A.R.E., FCA, etc) makes you attractive as a school staff member, but more importantly this involvement benefits you personally and the kids with whom you are around every day. My suggestion would be to display your passion for coaching on a daily basis...go above and beyond what is expected of a volunteer coach...show that you want to excel in that profession...so when the time comes that the head coach of where you are currently at gets a phone call for a recommendation, his response will be much more than "he volunteered." However, if you do a great job, he is likely to offer you a position himself when one becomes available. Coaches with true passion are very hard to come by...be passionate. pdow