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Preface | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Coaches, Athletes, and Ethics | |
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Ethical Standards | |
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Ethical Dilemmas | |
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Professional Ethics | |
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Recruiting Ethics | |
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Welcome to the Coaching Profession | |
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Perceptions of High School Athletics | |
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Is Coaching the Career for You? | |
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Considerations in the Life of a Coach | |
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Applying for a Coaching Position | |
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Points of Decision in Your Professional Career | |
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Special Relationships | |
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Administration | |
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Faculty | |
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Other Coaches | |
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Athletes | |
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Parents | |
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Assistant Coaches | |
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Band Director | |
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Guidance Counselors | |
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Custodians | |
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School Secretaries | |
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Members of the Community | |
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Members of the Press | |
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Athletic Equipment Salespersons | |
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Cheerleaders | |
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Critics | |
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Desirable Qualities of a Coach | |
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Transparent Realism | |
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Ability to Organize | |
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Ability to Motivate | |
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Dedication | |
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Willingness to Make Hard Choices/Decisions | |
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Ability to Discipline | |
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Ability to Identify Goals | |
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Ability to Recognize Athletic Talent | |
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Ability to Use Available Talent | |
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Desire to Win | |
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Dislike of Mediocrity | |
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Ability to Reason | |
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Interest in Individuals | |
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Respect | |
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Enthusiasm | |
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Willingness to Work | |
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Knowledge of the Sport | |
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Understanding Boys and Girls | |
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Knowing What Makes the Difference between Winning and Losing | |
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Ability to Foster Pride | |
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Proper Use of Language | |
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Moral Standards | |
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Honesty | |
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Dignity | |
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Courage of Your Convictions | |
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Ethical Standards | |
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Good Judgment | |
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Consistency | |
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Fairness | |
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Imagination | |
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Sense of Humor | |
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Having a Plan for Everything | |
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The Roles of a Head Coach | |
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Teacher | |
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Disciplinarian | |
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Salesperson | |
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Public Relations Expert | |
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Guidance Counselor | |
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Diplomat | |
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Organizer | |
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Detective | |
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Psychologist | |
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Judge and Jury | |
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Leader | |
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Mother Figure/Father Figure | |
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Dictator | |
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Politician | |
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Actor | |
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Fund Raiser | |
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Chief Executive | |
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Equipment Manager | |
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Trainer | |
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Citizen of the Community | |
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Citizen of the School | |
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The Assistant Coach | |
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Philosophical Differences | |
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Applying for the Job | |
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Desirable Qualities of an Assistant Coach | |
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Considerations for Married Coaches, Families, and Single Coaches | |
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A Comparison of Male and Female Married Coaches | |
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The Married Female Coach | |
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The Married Male Coach | |
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The Single Coach | |
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The Recruiting Process | |
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The Recruiting Process | |
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Dealing with Recruiters | |
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Advising Students | |
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Illegal Recruiting | |
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Off-Season Planning | |
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Evaluating the Past Season | |
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Conducting an Equipment Inventory | |
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Preparing a Budget | |
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Purchasing Equipment | |
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Providing Strength Training | |
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Choosing Student Helpers | |
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Preparing a Checklist for Required Paperwork | |
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Establishing Practice Times | |
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Dealing with Family Vacations | |
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Meeting with Prospective Players | |
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Corresponding with Players and Parents | |
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Conducting a Parent Clinic | |
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Arranging for Medical Care at Athletic Events | |
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Staff Clinic | |
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Organizing Your Staff | |
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Issuing Equipment | |
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Ordering Mouth Guards | |
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Arranging for Classrooms | |
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Briefing the Athletic Director | |
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Creating Player Notebooks | |
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A Coach's Checklist | |
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Selecting Team Captains | |
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Planning a Media Day | |
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Working with Custodians | |
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Planning Preseason Practice Games/Meets/Events | |
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Scheduling Athletic Banquets | |
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The First Team Meeting | |
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Team Clinic | |
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Final Preparation for the Season | |
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Staff Meetings | |
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Goals | |
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Staff Clinic | |
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Coaching Assignments | |
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Practice Procedures and Policies | |
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Training Rules | |
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Discipline | |
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Conduct of Players and Coaches | |
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Coaches' Personal Appearance | |
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Scouting Assignments | |
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Cutting Players | |
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Travel Conduct | |
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Student Helpers | |
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Pregame and Postgame Procedures | |
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Pep Rallies | |
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Awards/Trophies | |
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Drills | |
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Practice Plans | |
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Picking the Team | |
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Written Tests | |
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Team Meeting | |
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Issues, Problems, and Concerns in Athletics | |
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Parents of Athletes | |
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Attitude of Athletes | |
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Part-Time Coaches | |
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Drugs | |
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Eating Disorders | |
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Blood-Related Injuries | |
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Booster Clubs | |
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Men Coaching Girls' and Women's Teams | |
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Players Quitting | |
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Specialization | |
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Religion | |
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Crowd Control/Behavior | |
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Youth Sports Programs | |
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Officials at Athletic Events | |
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Title IX-Equity | |
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Legal Liability | |
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Emphasis on Winning | |
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Conflict with an Administrator | |
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Stress and Burnout | |
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Coaching Points | |
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Tournament Scheduling | |
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Thirty Rules for Getting Things Done Through People | |
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Twelve Points of Successful Leadership | |
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Parents' Expectations of Coaches: A Questionnaire | |
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Players' Expectations of Coaches: A Questionnaire | |
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Sample Practice Plans | |
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Index | |
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About the Authors | |