Coaching Philosophy
You must enjoy what you are doing. Of most importance is for the
student athlete to have an enjoyable experience. If you are unhappy
you will be distracted and as a result you will perform poorly.
You are here for yourself and nobody else. You come to play to
satisfy your own needs and goals. I have already been there and
done it. Now I want to see you do it. That is, perform at your best
to satisfy your own goals.
Think positive thoughts and positive things will happen. I will
encourage you positively to push you to do your best. Any criticism
will be to encourage you that you are capable of over achieving and
that hard work will get you there.
You are part of a team. A champion team will always beat a team of
champions. Each player must work at perfecting her own individual
skills and abilities and then when we come together as a team we
will be a better team as a whole.
You are part of a family. The time you spend with the other players
is invaluable. You will develop relationships that last a life
time. Each of you mean something to each other.
I will give you my utmost respect as a player and a person. I
expect that of you towards everyone, other teammates, opponents,
officials, classmates, coaching staff, supporters, our
opponents’ supporters and most significantly towards me.
I consider myself a personable coach. I want to get to know you and
help you develop as a player and a person, but above all I want
your whole process to be enjoyable and rewarding. This will
ultimately lead to success, as both coach and team work together
towards a common goal.
Players are encouraged positively, and their efforts are rewarded
with praise and tactful, constructive help when things go
wrong.
Above all, though, be mindful that this really is a game, and that
while being part of an athletic team is important for personal
development, academic development is and should be the primary
focus of your collegiate experience as a student athlete.