Job Question

Scott at the end of the season I would be glad to help you, because of the different things that I do I come in contact with many coaches and I would be glad to help you. If possible send me a copy of your resume and will be glad to help. Coach CAmpbell

Scott I would start to get the word out towards the end of the season and or when it finshes give coaches a change to come down off their seasons, also movement especially here in Texas doesn't get started until the first part of feb. Mar, etc. I will be more than glad to help you. Coach CAmpbell

I would say if you are just starting out it would be difficult, unless you know someone, in the state of Texas the average age of a head coach is 52 years of age. Experience here is important, I feel if you are getting your first job that going after an assistants position might be easier, not saying you can't get a head coaching job. Coach CAmpbell

LedgerSko,

I will give you a bit of input, based upon my experience.

I played football from the age of 10 through college. I was a grad assistant at Taylor University for 1 season. I am 29 years old and currently in my 7th season as a varsity assistant at a 4A High School in Washington state. I am the QB coach, Special Teams coach and have been a DB and DE coach on defense.

When I was coming out of college, I felt like I was ready to become a head-coach. Looking back, I realize that there was alot that I still needed to learn, (and am still learning). I was offered an opportunity to take over a very successful 1A program, at a Christian School, 2 years ago. I really considered it, but financially was not able to handle the pay cut. I plan to apply for head coaching openings next season. I feel that I am ready, though I know that I will learn more in my first year(likely the "hard way"), than I have in my past several seasons as an assistant.

It really depends what kind of staff you have available to help you out. If you have an experienced group, then you may be ready next season. If you do not, then you need to know every aspect of the game, so that you can coach your coaches up to what you expect.

I feel that I am ready to tackle most situations based upon my experience. I don't feel that I could have said that before I had 4 or 5 years of experience as an assistant.

Your staff can make all the difference in the world!!!

Good luck!!!

Coach Teeter

Coach -
Your ambition is great...I'm sure you will reach your goal of being a head coach. Just a word from someone who was an assistant coach for six years before getting a shot at a head job. I could have used at least another six years of experience before my first head coaching job, and even then I wouldn't have been ready for everything. The X's and O's are probably the least important thing to have a grasp on...there are so many other things that you have to become familiar with....parent issues...academic issues...policy details...state policies...facility issues...teacher rapport...stadium preparation for games...officials...bus/transportation issues...junior high/freshman issues...staff development issues...program organization...booster club issues...etc...etc...etc. There is so much that someone with minimal experience in athletic administration will likely get overwhelmed..I know I was....and I was 32 at the time and it was a straight head football coach position at a school with 1200 students (not an AD/HC). If you want to be a head coach in two years, the likely hood of getting one at a larger school is very low....pursue a job at a small school first and try to build your career from there. Otherwise, start off as a position coach....learn as much as you can and try to become a coordinator....learn from your head coach as much as you can about being a "head coach"....then go after it. Be patient and DON'T just take a head job just because it is a head job...there are some pretty bad places to work that can sour you on the profession. Don't mean to dampen your ambition...just suggesting that you build the best possible foundation for success. pdow