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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 | |