Assistant Coach

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Each Assistant Coach will typically have different tasks assigned to them depending on the needs of the team and head coach. Ultimately, their goal is to help the head coach lead the team to victory, whether it be an individual sport such as tennis or team sports including basketball, football and baseball. Assistant Coaches of youth sports teams have the added responsibility of being a positive influence on the children they’re coaching, in addition to communicating with parents regarding game schedules and roster changes.

What does a Assistant Coach do?

An Assistant Coach works closely with the head coach throughout the season to help improve the skills of their players. Assistant Coaches help decide which drills to complete during practice and how to prepare for upcoming games. They also participate in game footage reviews to find areas of improvement.

Responsibilities

A Assistant Coach should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Assistant Coach should be able to execute:

Facilitating team practices and scrimmages
Ensuring each player has the proper equipment
Identifying the opposing teams’ strengths and weaknesses mid-game
Comparing game tapes to track team and individual performances
Setting up and taking down practice equipment such as cones or blocking dummies

Required Skills

A competitive Assistant Coach will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Strong communication skills to clearly convey performance and technique issues to players
An in-depth understanding of the rules and skills related to the sport their team is playing
Quick problem-solving capabilities to identify and address challenges posed by the opposing team
An analytical approach to game play footage to help determine the focus of upcoming practices
A passion for helping others achieve peak performance in their position
The ability to stay calm and focused under pressure in potentially loud environments

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