Be Like A Coach - Mark Siwik and Jim Tressel

Building Programs of Excellence in Youth Football

The Role of Sports Leadership

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THE NEXT MEGATREND IS?

SchoolsWork


THE NEXT MEGATREND: SPORTS LEADERSHIP

Schools

Work Sports

Skagg Wooden Naismith


CHANGE OUR NATION’S FUTURE

Poor Systems


Our Youth Deserve Better

IneffectiveResults

InsufficientSupport and

Training

Firefighting(Time Consuming)

SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS START WITH A PURPOSE

"Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire and unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand.“ – Nelson Mandela


PurposePurpose

SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS BUILD COMMUNITIES


PurposePurpose

Community

LEADERSHIP CONNECTS PURPOSE WITH COMMUNITY

PurposePurpose

Community

Leadership


A PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE

SCIENCE OF SPORTS LEADERSHIP


Long Term Athletic Development


Long Term Program Development



Long Term Program Development

Long Term Athletic Development


A TOOL FOR TEACHING SPORTS LEADERSHIP


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You haven’t taught until they have learned.

COURAGE

Standing up for

what is right , true and best.

COMMITMENTGrounded in the

values of the pyramid.

PEDAGOGICAL KNOWLEDGE

Knowing how to teach so athletes

learn.

SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE

Knowing a subject to its roots.

CONDITIONMoral, mental, emo- tional, physical; to be at your best all

the time.

INDUSTRIOUSNESSHard work based

on careful planning.

CURIOSITYDeep desire to

know why, not just how.

Finding and inventing ways to

get around obstacles.

Seeking continuous

improvement.

LOYALTYNever

avoidingone’s duty to

others.

COOPERATIONContributing to

a learning community.

BALANCEPracticing

moderation and perspectivein all things.

FRIENDSHIPBuilding strong

relationships.

LOVEActing in the

best interest of each athlete.

PYRAMID OF TEACHING SUCCESS IN SPORT

LEADERS PROMOTE TEAMWORK

“Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”

Vince LombardiFootball Hall of Fame- 1971


LEADERS ARE COMMITTED TO LONG TERM EXCELLENCE

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COURAGE

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SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE



the time.







Seeking continuous

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LOYALTYNever


others.



BALANCEPracticing



relationships.

LOVEActing in the



Pyramid of Leadership Development


LEADERS ARE COMMITTED TO LONG TERM EXCELLENCE

Steps For Creating A Culture of Continuous Improvement

• Maintain a continuous focus on understanding and meeting the needs of our athletes.

• Become a true learning program by striving for continuous improvement.

• Create a culture that allows and learns from mistakes

• Encourage creativity and innovation.

• Make sure everyone in our football program is committed to and held responsible for improvement.


LEADERS ARE TEACHERS

“Effective leaders are, first and foremost, good teachers. We are in the education business. The same is true for productive leaders in any organization.”

John Wooden ESPN Coach of the Century



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SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE



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LOYALTYNever


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BALANCEPracticing



relationships.

LOVEActing in the






Steps for Becoming an Effective Program Leader

• Emphasize that excellence starts with teaching and practicing good habits.

• Create a clear shared vision for our football program.

• Articulate our shared vision on a daily basis to everyone associated with our program.

• Learn to do first what matters most.

• Teach that our football program strives for excellence in instruction, planning, execution, assessing and adjusting to best practices.

• Focus on a few key teaching points until you see the change you desire.

• Hold everyone accountable to practice these changes; “all means all.”


DEFINING SUCCESS

“The peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you have made the effort to ensure that all those under your supervision learn how to reach their potential in sports and beyond.”

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SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE



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Seeking continuous

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LOYALTYNever


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BALANCEPracticing



relationships.

LOVEActing in the





I MUST BE ALL OF THAT

See them play? I’m their football coach.See that tackle? I taught him that approach. See, that throw? I taught that shoulder turn. See that catch? It’s all because of my concern. See that block? It took a month for him to learn.With this ball and whistle, I can teach them how to win.

And how to take the game on the uphill spin.But to teach them how to be real men who care,Who love and work and build and share,And vote and help and give and pray, And walk far from the wicked way,I must be all of that today and every day.

Swen Nater Co-FounderBeLikeCoach
