Setting Proper Expectations

If you are a first time coach this will be the first big WIN you need on the season. In the coaching circles you will here coaches say something like this. "I love coaching the players, the players are great, its the parents that are a pain." Well not always! There are a lot of great parents out there but every once and a while you get that parent who just loves to complain.
The pre-season parent meeting is a very important responsibility of the head coach. Most importantly it allows the head coach to set proper expectations with the parents about the upcoming season.
Without a pre-season parents meeting it will open the coaches up to potential parent frustrations & other issues that could have been avoided.
The head coach has to be upfront & honest in the parents meeting. Coaches need to make sure they cover every thing in detail & set proper expectations for the entire season.
If possible hold your parents meeting in a meeting room or class room preferable with a projector so you can supplement your speech with a PPT. That way you are communicating your message both verbally and visually. A PPT also ensures you stay on topic and don't forget anything.
The pre-season parent meeting is a very important responsibility of the head coach. Most importantly it allows the head coach to set proper expectations with the parents about the upcoming season.
Without a pre-season parents meeting it will open the coaches up to potential parent frustrations & other issues that could have been avoided.
The head coach has to be upfront & honest in the parents meeting. Coaches need to make sure they cover every thing in detail & set proper expectations for the entire season.
If possible hold your parents meeting in a meeting room or class room preferable with a projector so you can supplement your speech with a PPT. That way you are communicating your message both verbally and visually. A PPT also ensures you stay on topic and don't forget anything.
Agenda
Topics To Cover |
Notes |
A Look Back |
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Introductions |
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Ask for volunteers where needed |
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Scheduling |
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Rain and Weather Policy |
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Communication Tools |
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Communication Policy |
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Uniform and Attire Policy |
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Practice Expectations |
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Play Time Expectations |
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Tema Information Package |
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Commitment Pledge / Include and players fee and fundraiser obligations |
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General Philosophy / General X & O's discussion |
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Keys To Success |
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Final Request and Close |
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