How to Become a College Football Coach
It's a job that is in your blood. If you have a desire to be a college football coach, you have probably been involved in football all your life. From high school and college player to graduate assistant, you are now ready to pursue your goal of becoming a college football coach.
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Write letters to college coaches that include your interest in becoming a college coach, your qualifications, your desire and how you can help the team. Include your resume and perhaps even a videotape that demonstrates your passion for the job.
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Network, network, network. Go to every off-season meeting of the American Football Coaches Association. This group meets in various locations several times during the year, and it's a great place to go to introduce yourself to coaches and tell them your strengths and talents.
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Call established head coaches and ask if they have or know of any openings. Not every opening for an assistant coach is publicized or advertised. If you know a head coach of Division 1 college team, chances are he knows of an opening at another school if he does not have one. You have to reach out and ask for help in order to get the small shred of knowledge that may land you a key job interview.
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Prepare yourself for your job interview. Those that hire coaches can read your resume to know your background. Make sure you know the details to back up your claims on your resume. Be prepared to talk about your motivations and they better include things that are a lot more important than money.
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Go to the interview prepared to discuss strategy. College football is a very competitive game, and a head coach and an athletic director want to know what you will be able to bring to the school that will help the football program perform better. Now is not the time to be shy. Show your strengths and qualifications.
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Tips & Warnings
Be confident and prepared when you go on your interview.
Don't make false claims on your resume. They will be discovered and you will be embarrassed.
