Are you prepared for the crisis?

Football practices are kicking into high gear and soon will be followed by the other Fall sports. Hard to believe summer is ending and we will soon start to feel the chill in the air.

Does your team ever get a chill in the locker room? You know what I mean - drama, fights, discontent with teammates? When I was coaching, I received some great insight from a fellow coach. He said, "Dan, every year, you will have at least three crisis' to deal with. Be prepared." He was right. Depending on your definition of a crisis, there may be a lot more than that.

As the leader of your program, are you prepared for the three or more crisis' you will face? Being prepared for a myriad of surprises is just as valuable as being prepared for that crisis in a game. The better your game plan, you more likely the crisis will be minor. How do you know what to expect? You don't. But, you've probably been around long enough to take some pretty educated guesses, right?

As part of your pre-season preparation, brainstorm some potential issues that could come up with your coaching staff. You will find that you will be better able to handle those tough times when they surface. And, they will!

Dan

P.S. How would you like to go a long way to averting a communication crisis? One of the reasons I made my educational CD, Panic to Power was to help coaches improve your presentation skills. You will learn how to most effectively communicate with parents and players in group sessions. You can learn more by finding the giant CD to your right...