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Zachary Brower (Zsb1353)
Junior Member
Username: Zsb1353
Post Number: 3
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 1:22 pm: |       |
I was wondering is it better to minor in coaching, and know a little about the sport you are coaching? What about if you do not have a coaching minor but know a lot more about a sport then the other person? Obviously knowing everything and having a minor would be the best, but if the situation comes up for a coaching job what looks better to the school. |
Matthew Alan Laskey (Matt)
Junior Member
Username: Matt
Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 2:05 pm: | |
From what I hear, schools do not necessarily look for a coaching minor when hiring a coach. Granted, it would look nice on a resume and show that you have an idea of what you're doing, but schools basically hire you due to past experiences with the sport. I know of a few people who have been offered coaching positions when they have never even played that sport or have a coaching minor. It all depends on what a school needs and what they're willing to spend to get it. So as long as you show interest and have some experience with the sport you should be fine. |
Scott James Gallagher (Scott2992)
New member
Username: Scott2992
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, October 20, 2006 - 7:37 am: | |
I hear also through teachers, and former high school coaches of mine, that it is true, alot of school's ask PE teachers, if they can coach a certain sport, and if looking for a PE job, and want to coach, in my opinion, I would definately say "yes" to coaching, so you can be a front runner for a teaching position |
Eric M. Hamilton (Ham3704)
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Username: Ham3704
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, October 23, 2006 - 1:47 pm: | |
I know from experience that school districts sometimes do not care if the coach they are hiring has a background in that sport. Some schools just do not take the time to find qualified coaches. They just hit two birds with one stone, and save the district money. I think that needs to change so athletes can learn from their coaches. So i don't know if it is essential to have a coaching minor. |
Jolene Gilson (Jmg7047)
Junior Member
Username: Jmg7047
Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 6:50 am: | |
Experience is the key when it comes to getting a coaching job. Already having a PE degree will get you in, and a coaching minor looks nice, but if the competition is stiff when looking for a varisty coaching position, it isn't going to matter if you have a coaching minor and have ZERO experience... |
Christine Bolger (Cbolger)
Junior Member
Username: Cbolger
Post Number: 6
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 23, 2007 - 2:11 pm: | |
There are many ways you can prepare to be a quality coach and a coaching major/minor is one. A sport-specific certification or license is another. The National Federation of High Schools (www.NFHS.org) offers a quality coaching education program that is fairly comprehensive and very valuable to anyone interested in coaching. NASPE released the second edition of the National Standards for Sport Coaches that outline what coaches should know, value, and be able to do - http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template =domainsStandards.html - check it out. Coaches need to know more than you might think in order to create a quality, safe playing atmosphere for all participants. While it is true that school districts struggle with coaches, that doesn't mean that they should NOT complete some sort of training prior to taking on that responsibility. Being unprepared to coach can be one of the biggest mistakes someone can make, especially when there are places to obtain quality training. Feel free to contact me with further questions - cbolger@aahperd.org. |
Kari Margliotti (Margliottik)
Junior Member
Username: Margliottik
Post Number: 5
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 1:09 pm: | |
I feel the thing that looks best to the school that is hiring you is if you have a coaching minor. Not only will you get paid more, you will also have a better advantage over someone else that won't have a coaching minor. Also, if you have experience as a coach before you got the coaching job, will also give you an edge over someone else. |
Karl B. Justus IV (Xxkbj10xx)
New member
Username: Xxkbj10xx
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 6:09 am: | |
I feel that if you have a coaching minor it is better for your resume. I think that it looks good. If you know what your doing though I don't think you should have to get one though. |
