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Dealing with Parents, ADs, and Assistant Coaches

In addition to your athletes, you must also work effectively with parents, athletic directors, and assistant coaches. Here are some great tips for developing a winning relationship with these important people.

10 Proven Tips for Dealing with Difficult Parents

Struggling with disgruntled parents? Even just one or two of today's high-maintenance, "helicopter" parents who hover over their child's every move can make your life stressful. Here are 10 proven tips for effectively dealing with difficult parents. . . . keep reading

The 11 Attributes of Effective Athletic Directors

What are the 11 attributes that coaches need most from their athletic directors? Discover what the ideal AD looks like and see how yours measures up. . . . keep reading

The 12 Essentials of Effective Assistant Coaches
Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center

Need to find a new assistant coach? Or trying to develop the one(s) you currently have? This article reveals the 12 essentials necessary to be an effective assistant coach. . . . keep reading

The Five Biggest Challenges Being an Assistant Coach

Assistant coaches don't always have it easy. Here are the Top Five challenges according to assistant coaches. . . . keep reading

The Four Best Things about Being an Assistant Coach

While being an assistant coach can sometimes be a frustrating and thankless job, there are four major benefits to playing the assistant coach role. . . . keep reading

Six Steps You Must Take to Prevent Hazing at Your School

Hazing is a topic you must take seriously as a coach and administrator. Here are six critical steps you must take to help dangerous prevent a hazing incident from damaging your team. . . . keep reading

Is Underage Drinking Plaguing Your Program?

Is underage and binge drinking causing a problem at your school? A new study reveals that captains are the key to solving this pervasive and perplexing problem. . . . keep reading

How to Create a Captain's Club at Your School

Learn practical tips for creating a powerful Captain's Club at your school to help curb underage drinking, prevent hazing, and develop responsible and respected leaders. . . . keep reading

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