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I have over twenty-five years coaching and administrative experience on the high school, college and professional levels. I have written and published numerous articles in Winning Hoops, Basketball Sense and Coach & Athletic Director magazines. I possess excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills along with the ability to relate effectively to a multitude of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
For the past two years I have tried to get back into college coaching and sent out numerous resumes in response to open positions. I have yet to get an interview, just rejection letters. When I check to see the experience of those who were hired, I am shocked. Many never coached on any level, some were good players but never coached before. Some were assistants who never gave a pre-game talk, scouting report, called a timeout or ran a practice. I just can't figure this out. I have over twenty-five years experience and am not even considered for a position. These guys have never coached, and get hired.
With my many years experience in basketball and my high school contacts, I feel that I am more than qualified to help a college basketball program. If anyone can be of some help and give me some insight on how I can get a coaching position, I would love to hear from you. I hate the thought of throwing away twenty-five years of experience and knowledge.
For the past two years I have tried to get back into college coaching and sent out numerous resumes in response to open positions. I have yet to get an interview, just rejection letters. When I check to see the experience of those who were hired, I am shocked. Many never coached on any level, some were good players but never coached before. Some were assistants who never gave a pre-game talk, scouting report, called a timeout or ran a practice. I just can't figure this out. I have over twenty-five years experience and am not even considered for a position. These guys have never coached, and get hired.
With my many years experience in basketball and my high school contacts, I feel that I am more than qualified to help a college basketball program. If anyone can be of some help and give me some insight on how I can get a coaching position, I would love to hear from you. I hate the thought of throwing away twenty-five years of experience and knowledge.
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Permalink Reply by CoachDrew on -
I was really hoping this thread was about to take off. Too bad. I haven't a clue what the deal is but you seem highly qualified and I wish you the best of luck!
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Permalink Reply by Andre Anderson on -
Try doing as many summer camps possible of the schools and area you are interested in. This is how I got my foot in the door. Doing all types of camps and meeting pepople and college and pro coaches.
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Permalink Reply by Chris on -
Check your resume?? Is it eye-catching? Grammar correct? Does it make AD's want to meet you in person?
Work summer camps, attend coaching clinics, befriend college coaches. A lot of coaching jobs (not all!) come from friends. Good luck.
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Permalink Reply by Sharia Marcus-Carter on
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Hey Steve,
Just be persistent. I am currently an asst at the d3 level, with experience in the NAIA, and currently looking to move into a full-time Ass't coaching or head coaching position. I am a young coach, but I tell you, just be determined. I sent my resume to over 60 schools 3 years ago when I was looking to leave my Jr.College in South Carolina and eventually got interviews in Seattle, and 2 schools in California. I ended up choosing a jr college in Sacramento. I am now an ass't back in my home state in New York, but it's part-time.
This summer will be extremely busy for me, b/c all I will be doing is constantly sending resumes. I also did not limit myself to just the postings with openings, if there was a state that I would be willing to relocate to and checked schools in that state, and emailed away!!! Some will say they are set, or they are not interested, but more oftent than not, you will get something!!
Best of Luck!!
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Permalink Reply by Michael L. Saylor on -
IT'S NOT WHAT YOU KNOW - IT'S WHO YOU KNOW! Young coaches need to try and establish a strong mentor. In your case with your age it would be helpful if you could snuggle up to someone BIG and IMPORTANT in the coaching profession. Work Duke's camps etc.
You may want to start focusing on networking within the profession. Attend the NCAA Final Four etc. Be friendly and somewhat aggressive.
Very good coaches who have impressive resumes are a dime a dozen. YOU need someone to help set you apart from the rest.
Also, if you can get an agent to help ring your bell that will help as well. It's never that effective to blow your own horn. It's better to have someone else sing your praises.
Best wishes,
Coach Mike Saylor
Terre Haute, Indiana
http://www.BASKETBALLWORKOUT.com
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Permalink Reply by Jeff House on -
At the highest levels of Division I the reality is, your experience means nothing if you can't deliver players. That is especially true on the Men's side, but is becoming more and more true on the Women's side as well. Working camps is valuable if you want to align yourself with other people in your same position - seeking jobs. You'll find most everyone at the camp is a young coach trying to network. Attending the Final Four is good, you will meet people and there is no substitution for years of networking and relationships.
If you are trying for head jobs, the AD has to be able to stand on that podium and "hit a home run" with boosters, alumni, the president, returning players, the media when they introduce you as the next head coach... 25 years of experience alone won't do that.
Stay at it. Find a place where you can be happy, win, be with someone you respect and will be loyal to. In the end, you need a little luck too.
Coach Jeff House
www.allbasketballreview.com
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Permalink Reply by Michael L. Saylor on
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Also, make sure you are checking all of the available job lists. None of them cover all of the jobs that become available. Some of the good ones are: hoopdirt.com coachingrumors.com and each state usually has a particular website that covers the open jobs. For example in Indiana it's hickoryhusker.com in Texas it's the Texas Basketball Coaches Association. Of course, this page is good as well.
Mike
http://www.basketballworkout.com
Michael L. Saylor said:IT'S NOT WHAT YOU KNOW - IT'S WHO YOU KNOW! Young coaches need to try and establish a strong mentor. In your case with your age it would be helpful if you could snuggle up to someone BIG and IMPORTANT in the coaching profession. Work Duke's camps etc.
You may want to start focusing on networking within the profession. Attend the NCAA Final Four etc. Be friendly and somewhat aggressive.
Very good coaches who have impressive resumes are a dime a dozen. YOU need someone to help set you apart from the rest.
Also, if you can get an agent to help ring your bell that will help as well. It's never that effective to blow your own horn. It's better to have someone else sing your praises.
Best wishes,
Coach Mike Saylor
Terre Haute, Indiana
http://www.BASKETBALLWORKOUT.com
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Permalink Reply by Rick Linet on -
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Permalink Reply by Matt Ray on -
I have found out that if there is no face to go with that resume then it will be passed over. If you want the job at a college level you must make the trip and introduce yourself. Also your network has a big part in the rest. It is a hard business to get your foot in the door, then even harder to keep that foot in...
Good Luck,
Matt Ray
Lady Dogs Basketball
Craig, CO
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Permalink Reply by Corey Graham on -
I see that you are more than qualified to coach basketball. I have a few years of actual coaching, but i possess a great deal of passion to help others become successful. Please reach out to me, because I need some help gaining more experience in the coaching industry. Hopefully we can connect at some point.
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Permalink Reply by Steve Merk on -
Corey Graham said:I see that you are more than qualified to coach basketball. I have a few years of actual coaching, but i possess a great deal of passion to help others become successful. Please reach out to me, because I need some help gaining more experience in the coaching industry. Hopefully we can connect at some point.
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Permalink Reply by Steve Merk on
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Thanks for your note! Feel free to email me and we can chat: stevemerk2000@yahoo.com
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