philosophy

Tubby Smith offers three keys to program building
Memphis men's basketball coach Tubby Smith last weekend offered his keys to program building at a USA Basketball Coach Academy. Smith has coached high school and college basketball during his 45-year career, and during the 1997-98 season he led the ...

Between the Lines: Coaches, ADs must learn from the best
Each year, Coach & Athletic Director spends a great deal of time examining some of the top high school sports programs in the nation. Through my discussions and interviews with the leaders in those schools, you begin to identify compelling simila...

Three tips for young basketball coaches
This year, at 32 years old, I completed my 10th season of coaching. During that time, I quickly went from coaching junior high basketball to spending two seasons as a head coach at a small school before arriving at Conway High School (Arkansas), ...

A letter to communicate your philosophy to parents
Basketball programs must effectively communicate to parents as a way to avoid altercations or disagreements during the season. Coach Mike Bailey, who leads the boy’s basketball team at St. Patrick High School (Illinois), does this by creating a com...

Q&A: Arnie Miehe, seven-time state champion cross country coach
Five consecutive state championships would satisfy any high school coach, but that’s not what keeps Arnie Miehe motivated. All he wants is to make a difference. “I love it when (former athletes) send me Christmas cards; that’s what it’s ab...

Discussing Vision, Values and Voice
Suzy Merchant, head women’s basketball coach at Michigan State University, discusses what it takes to be a leader on her team. Vision, values and voice are a must, she said....

Developing Your Own Philosophy
Sponsored By:Developing Your Own PhilosophyKevin Flegner, activities director at Arrowhead High School (Hartland, Wis.), shares his personal philosophy for running an athletic program....

Defining Your Mission as a Coach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=887mK17otQ4Sponsored By:Defining Your Mission as a CoachJinelle Siergiej, head girls hockey coach at Arrowhead High School (Hartland, Wis.), explains what she sees as her mission as a coachto create better young ind...