Special thanks to Creighton Burns for sharing this:-He possesses thorough knowledge of fundamental techniques.
-He is a teacher. The most important characteristic of a successful coach is his ability to teach. Games are not won by what a coach thinks he knows; they are won by what his players have learned.
-He is prepared-at meetings, practices, games.
-He is inquisitive, constantly improving his knowledge and teaching methods.
-He has a positive attitude.
-He is a tireless worker willing to devote time to all phases of the program.
-He has a winning attitude and knows what it takes to win. He recognizes a winner by judging a
player's performance.
-He pays attention to details. Persistence and perseverance regarding the details makes for a
winning program.
-He is willing to assume responsibility for thinking out an assignment and for creatively solving problems.
-He is loyal, honest, and dedicated his fellow coaches and the staff, the school, and the players.
-He does not over-coach. This can take the initiative and instinct out of a player, causing him to be overly cautious.
-He is enthusiastic.
-He is demanding. A good team is built on good habits and discipline.
-He is self-disciplined.
