Athletic Directors: Does every coach in your department know the expectations... or are they guessing?
Research shows organizations with structured onboarding programs see up to an 82% improvement in retention and a 50% increase in productivity. The same principle applies to athletic departments.
A comprehensive Coaches Handbook isn't just a document. It's your department's playbook for:
โ Consistent expectations
โ Risk management & compliance
โ Communication standards
โ Program culture
โ Coach accountability
Without one, every coach is operating from their own set of assumptions.
The strongest athletic departments don't leave culture, communication, and expectations to chance. They document them.
If you don't have a Coaches Handbook or need to update yours, send me a message. I'll share an example and help you build one that fits your department.
Your coaches deserve clarity.
Your athletes deserve consistency.
Your department deserves alignment.
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I did a Q&A with new FDU athletics director Jason Young. He discussed opting into the House settlement, expanding sports and facilities, the Macron apparel deal, NCAA Tourney expansion, athlete retention, and FDU's future in the NEC:
https://t.co/nF29ZQo1MD via @northjersey
Tom Gibbons, who won 350 games in his 26 seasons coaching the Wachusett Regional boys' basketball team, has stepped down from his position. Gibbons will still be in the gym(s) this winter watching his daughters, Mary, Sophie and Lucy, play.@WachusettAD@tgsports