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Saturday, February 17, 2024

Indy Glazier Clinic "30 Rapid-Fire Ways to Develop As an Assistant Coach"

During the this year's Indianapolis Glazier Clinic, I was able to monitor the session on developing as a assistant coach. 


The panel consisted of 


Timothy Rulo - Head Coach, Russellville HS, MO


Christian Peterson - Head Coach, Middle Tennessee Christian HS, TN


Jeff Adamson - Head Coach, Eastbrook HS, IN


Coach Rulo's advice 

-Coach Effort then Technique during practice, too often young coaches focus on the mistakes. 

-All my assistants are required to have three things at practice a whistle, a watch, and a pen or pencil.

-Coaches should strive to improve time management. 

-They should be watching practice and game film.

-Self care is a must! Family time needs to included into the season.

-Pick three areas of improvement per week.

-Look at practice drills to correct and improve.

-Create a position manual, drill tapes if possible (players love to be filmed).

-Ask for opportunities to call plays at lower levels even if it’s only one game. 

-Do not "keep score" by comparing yourself to other coaches.

-DON'T WAIT TO HELP… what else can I do to help the head coach?

-Avoid saying "when I played..." or  "that didn’t work in the past" comments.

-Ask your Head coach for an evaluation… and learn to not take offense. It’s a opportunity to grow.

-Be professional at school. On time to meetings. Be attentive at meetings.  


Christian Peterson's advice 


-Find a Mentor.

-Build relationships with players.

-Engage in the community! 

-It okay to learn as an assistant, don’t be in a hurry to be a head coach.

-No task is too small or meaningless and do it to the best of your ability! 

-Be adaptable in daily drills and schemes.

-Find some to connect with those hard to reach kids because someone, somewhere is connecting with the kid.

-Go finds ways to get better. From other coaches or your head coach. 



Jeff Adamson's advice  


-Off season book study as staff.

Some examples 

The Servant by James Hunter

Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield

The Program by Eric Kapitulik

-Assistant coaches should write their coaching philosophy. 

-They need to develop communication skills.

-When sending a communication...double check all spelling and grammar. 

-Develop leadership skills.

-Don’t bring up a problem or issue unless you have a solution!

-Assistant coaches should improve or enhance their tech skills. 

-Make yourself more valuable!

-Evaluate players and position groups.


The panel format at the Glazier Clinics have been a refreshing addition. 




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