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I'm a sophomore sports management major at Florida State University, and plan to become a graduate assistant once I graduate. I'm looking to work for a middle or high school team in order to better my chances at getting a position at a major school when I graduate. Next week I'm going to be attending two high school games and plan on talking to the coaches. Any suggestions, as in what I should wear, if I should bring a resume, etc. If I don't end up talking to them in person, I plan on sending an e-mail expressing my interests in working with them. Once again, any advice on what I should include?
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Permalink Reply by Sam Waniewski on -
Perhaps e-mail ahead of time? I did basically the same thing to two different high schools in my town. I emailed them both. One replied right away, and told me to come in and meet him. The other I emailed twice, called, actually came in and MET, gave my phone number, and STILL never got a reply. Obviously I went with the first coach who called me back, and 4 years later I'm still assisting with him. I'd reccomend keeping your options open, see which situation would fit you better. See how much, if any input you would have.
Oh, btw, it may not be the best time to meet the coaches at an ACTUAL game. Maybe better before or after a practice, or just meeting calling, emailing, and finding a time to meet him in his office.
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Permalink Reply by Michael Williams on -
Yeah I was a bit unsure about trying to talk to them at the game. If I'm able to set up the meeting, should I bring a resume with my experiences in basketball and wear a shirt and tie?
Sam Waniewski said:Perhaps e-mail ahead of time? I did basically the same thing to two different high schools in my town. I emailed them both. One replied right away, and told me to come in and meet him. The other I emailed twice, called, actually came in and MET, gave my phone number, and STILL never got a reply. Obviously I went with the first coach who called me back, and 4 years later I'm still assisting with him. I'd reccomend keeping your options open, see which situation would fit you better. See how much, if any input you would have.
Oh, btw, it may not be the best time to meet the coaches at an ACTUAL game. Maybe better before or after a practice, or just meeting calling, emailing, and finding a time to meet him in his office.
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Permalink Reply by Sam Waniewski on
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Michael, bringing a resume, shirt and tie wouldnt hurt obviously. In my opinion, and when I did it, I did neither of those things. Perhaps someone else can give you more advice, but I, personally, don't think its necessary. More than likely, you are going to be a volunteer asssistant (maybe they will pay you a little out of their own pocket). But since its volunteer, and your not really competing for the job, I dont think it would be necessary to bring the resume and tie. Again, it can't hurt. Maybe its better to be safe than sorry, but my first thought would be you dont need it.
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Permalink Reply by Jared on -
I dont think that you need to come prepared with a resume. You have to think of the coaches perspective. Would you like to sit down and talk about a potential job for someone else after you had to sweat through your suit jacket trying to coach a bunch of 16 year olds at 9:30 at night, probably not. The coach is just going want to hear quick facts what your capable of doing. After theyll either tell you yes im interested or no. If they want to talk to you further during the day I would just bring a sports resume indicating the things youve done in sports. I would dress business casual. Khaki's polo, dress shoes..
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