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Middle School Baseball Head Coach
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A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
$41,466 / year median in Tennessee
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Train a team of athletes on a constant basis for the ideal physical condition in their sport by using methods to help improve nutrition, muscle development, athletic skill and mental toughness. Teach individuals about everything related to the sport's rules and regulations to help athletes develop a high level of understanding of their chosen game. Create specific physical performance conditioning programs to increase athletic performance, confidence and team winning percentage. Evaluate team and individual athletic performance consistently using video, photography, data sheets and other means and addressing skills deficits during practice sessions. Schedule practice sessions with athletes, work with the league to develop a game schedule during the season and ensure transportation and lodging are provided for travel when needed. Choose members of the coaching support staff and coordinate goals and strategies for improvement with assistant coaches and other staff members. Select and ensure top quality of team equipment, supplies and facilities, such as uniforms, practice equipment, conditioning materials, game balls, fields, indoor game areas or courts.