MAA 553 - Successful Coaching

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge about the specialized field of coaching and athletic administration. The curriculum will highlight how to maintain a championship caliber culture in athletics.
Subject matter will include how to build sportsmanship, schedule contests, obtain sponsorships, prepare a competitive team, and address how the experience of an athlete is used in the game of life. Any athletic administrators taking this course will be prepared to define their own coaching philosophy. Another feature of this course will include techniques and strategies required to build and evaluate athletes as well as coaches. This course will include the importance of game planning and preparing a team to be ready for it’s opposition; scouting, analyzing film and making adjustments based on your competitions strengths and weaknesses. Last but not least, you will learn the importance of fundraising for the longevity of your high school or college program within your athletic department. The specific topics aforementioned will cover youth, high school, college and professional coaching. All subject matter will cover the fundamentals of being a successful coach. The conceptual framework will be the foundation of your studies through definitions, models, and the utilization of case studies.

Credits: 3