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The creative visual learning platform that every educator and student deserves.

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Reach for the Summit: The Definite Dozen System for Succeeding at Whatever You Do by Pat Summitt

Sum It Up: A Thousand and Ninety-Eight Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective by Pat Summitt

Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson

They Call Me Coach by John Wooden

How Good Do You Want to Be? A Champion's Tips on How to Lead and Succeed at Work and in Life by Nick Saban

Swing Your Sword: Leading the Charge in Football and Life by Mike Leach

Beating Goliath: My Story of Football and Faith by Art Briles

Tony La Russa: Man on a Mission by Tony La Russa

Winning Ugly: Mental Warfare in Tennis--Lessons from a Master by Brad Gilbert

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Coaching philosophy baseball training video with Joe Torre, Produced by Immersion Media

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Pat Summitt's 5 core values behind leadership

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Pat Summitt's 5 core values behind leadership

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Molly Fletcher is a former sports agent and current keynote speaker for her foundation the Molly Fletcher Foundation. Her foundation performs team building training for both sports teams and businesses. Before speaking to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association this past April on her topic of "Team Building: Beyond the X's and O's" she did research on the legendary coach Pat Summitt. Here is the blog Mrs. Fletcher wrote on Pat Summitt's 5 core values behind leadership (Fletcher, 2014).

"Summitt built a dynasty in a sport where teamwork is paramount. Eight national titles. First coach to 1,000 wins. One hundred percent of her players who completed their eligibility earned a diploma as well.
What she accomplished at the University of Tennessee is the kind of consistent achievements under pressure that all teams—in sports and business—crave. She did all this across generations, including with today’s millennials who challenge traditional expectations of discipline and accountability. Summitt knew how to efficiently refocus energy to avoid the multiple distractions that suck momentum from teams (Fletcher, 2014).

Read the following blog to see Coach Pat Summit's ideas of leadership.

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What inspires your corporate identity? Does your sales group have a shared culture? Is your team clear on your core values? If not, the fantastic memoir, "Sum It Up: 1,098 Victories, A Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective," by Pat Head Summitt with Sally Jenkins, might be a great read for you and your team.

As the book title indicates, Summitt built a dynasty in a sport where teamwork is paramount. Eight national titles. First coach to 1,000 wins. One hundred percent of her players who completed their eligibility earned a diploma as well. What she accomplished at the University of Tennessee is the kind of consistent achievements under pressure that all teams-in sports and business-crave. She did all this across generations, including with today's millennials who challenge traditional expectations of discipline and accountability. Summitt knew how to efficiently refocus energy to avoid the multiple distractions that suck momentum from teams.

These five gems from "Sum it Up" should resonate for anyone in corporate leadership and team building:

Don't pull the puppet strings. "I can't score for you, or get a rebound for you, I can only give you the information to be successful," she told her team. Based on situational learning, she taught players to make good independent judgments. Empowering them required her to sacrifice, to give up being in control of everything and everybody.

Encourage genuine feedback. Summitt observed that when her players didn't hear feedback, they assumed the silence meant they were underperforming, worthless or unlikable. She like many leaders struggled finding the sweet spot between too much praise and too much effectiveness. Summitt devised a feedback system in which a player had to say "two points" when they heard her praise, and "rebound" when they heard her criticism. "It was surprising how much better it made everybody feel," Summitt writes.

Leverage failure for growth. Summitt did not spare feelings when it came to diagnosing weak spots in her team. Failure opened the door to honesty in the presence of the entire squad. "Great teams explain their failure; they don't excuse it," she writes. "When you explain a loss aloud, it's not longer a tormenting mystery." Confronting problems in front of the group, Summitt-style, reduced misunderstandings and creates trust.

Commit to the tedium. That's the description Summitt uses for the willingness to persevere through problems without quitting or demoralization. Through losing five NCAA finals in seven years, she discovered her "capacity for devoting sustained, focused attention to something other than myself. In time I would go from feeling like we would never win, to feeling like you couldn't ever count us out again."

Build trust through fairness. To mold a group of players or persons with varied levels of emotional maturity, Summitt borrowed a philosophy from UCLA coaching legend John Wooden: "I don't treat them all the same, but I treat them all fairly." By accepting that individual development happened at different speeds, she fostered a greater sense of security. From that base, she could push them to levels of discomfort required of champions. The single most important principle of teaching for Summitt: "They don't care how much you know unless they know how much you care."
The Molly Fletcher Company inspires leaders, teams and organizations to kick-start growth. Akeynote speaker andauthor, Molly draws on her decades of experiences working as a sports agent. Her company'sGame Changer Negotiation Training workshops teach business people the framework for successful negotiating, so that you can close more deals while building stronger relationships. Sign uphere to receive our weekly newsletter and subscribe to theGame Changers with Molly Fletcher podcast on iTunes.

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5 Core Values Behind Pat Summitt's Legendary Leadership - Molly Fletcher

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What inspires your corporate identity? Does your sales group have a shared culture? Is your team clear on your core values? If not, the fantastic memoir, "Sum It Up: 1,098 Victories, A Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective," by Pat Head Summitt with Sally Jenkins, might be a great read for you and your team.

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http://www.ncaa.org/

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World's largest soccer coaches' organization that serves members at every level of the game. Join today for exclusive member benefits and more.

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National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association, THE professional organization for High School aquatics coaches.

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Welcome to the UIL: The University Interscholastic League was created by The University of Texas at Austin to provide leadership and guidance to public school debate and athletic teachers. Since 1909 the UIL has grown into the largest organization of its kind in the world.

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U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association ::: USTFCCCA

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Collegians Shine At 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships

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USA Softball - Features, Events, Results | Team USA

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The latest news, events and results for USA Softball from the USOC official site.

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American Baseball Coaches Association - Home

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USTA - United States Tennis Association - Play tennis, find a court

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The official site of the USTA. Find a tennis court, learn to play tennis, and get tennis news.

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The WBCA is the unified voice of coaches of women's basketball and leads in the growth and management of the sport.

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The idea for the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches was born when a small group of coaches yearned to see the sport attain the recognition that it enjoyed in other states. It was during a basketball clinic sponsored by the Waco Chamber of Commerce that a group of less than 200 men assembled and pledged their untiring support to see the sport achieve the ranks of credibility. With lofty goals and plenty of perseverance the association was officially organized in April of 1975.

Growth was slow during those first few years and the association struggled to get the recognition from the press that it so avidly desired. The Waco Chamber of Commerce continued to sponsor the clinic and TABC hung onto its coattails, hoping to gain new membership as a by-product.

The newsletter was originally written by Kendall Pete, a Metroplex freelance sports writer, from the spring of 1975 until Alton Ballard took over the duty in July of 1978.

In 1979 a group of girls' coaches showed interest in joining in with the previously all-male TABC. In 1980, the association's board of directors voted to recruit all basketball coaches in the state and add girls' coaches to its board. Promising results were seen that first year and soon the membership goal of 1000 coaches seemed to be realistic. In 1981, the association voted to hire Alton Ballard, who had been the editor of the association's newsletter since 1978, as its Executive Director, a post he held until his death in April 2002. TABC now had an official director with an office in his home to spearhead membership drives and coordinate other efforts. The hope was that growth would soon give TABC more recognition and respect.

It did! Membership zoomed past the 1000 mark in 1981 and the association then went about its task of sending special liaisons to all meetings of the University Interscholastic League Athletic and Legislative Councils in Austin. Former Baylor University head men's coach, Harry Miller, a TABC past president, was the association's first such liaison, and under his direction, great things were accomplished. Working with the officers and members of the board, goal after goal was met including approval for summer camps and leagues, an earlier starting date for practices and games and more recognition from the League itself. In 1982, an agreement was forged with both the Lubbock Avalanche - Journal and the Associated Press to carry a weekly Top Ten Coaches Poll in January and February. TABC provided the poll and the media distributed it throughout the state. TABC now sends its weekly top 25 polls in all UIL classes plus large and small private schools directly to the Dallas' office of the Associated Press, which posts it on the AP wire.

With the credibility gained from statewide exposure through the media and its success in legislative circles, more and more coaches and other friends of basketball began to get involved with the association and support it with both membership and praise. Because of this, in 1988 TABC was able to announce that, with the signing up of 2250 members, it became one of the largest state basketball associations in the nation!

By the year 2000 TABC began approaching 3,000 members, while the May clinic hosted nearly 1,200 coaches and four all-star games. Add to that the summer camps, Hall of Fame induction banquet and numerous awards and TABC was prepared to make another surge.

But, as Mr. Ballard's health began to fail TABC was faced with a task it had never performed; the hiring of a new executive director. When Alton passed away in April 2002, TABC had been off course and was actually passed by Michigan and Ohio in total membership. Through the clinic and the summer the organization limped along as interviews were held. In August of 2002, the TABC board of directors hired Rick Sherley as only the second executive director and an office space was rented in Houston. After a year of recovery the TABC burst back into the forefront of state basketball associations. By the 2010-11 season, we had increased membership to a national high with 4,543 members and set a clinic record of 2,213. Additional benefits and awards for assistant and middle school coaches, student assistants and outstanding coaches were passed by the Board of Directors and had TABC on its way to new heights again.

Although Michigan (BCAM) continues to be the largest basketball association, TABC finally surpassed the 5,000 barrier in 2015-16 and will continue to grow with 6,000 the new membership goal. We have come a long way since 1975.

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The idea for the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches was born when a small group of coaches yearned to see the sport attain the recognition that it enjoyed in other states. It was during a basketball clinic sponsored by the Waco Chamber of Commerce that a group of less than 200 men assembled and pledged their untiring support to see the sport achieve the ranks of credibility.

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Listen to the following coaches talk about the expectations of their programs and why they love to coach.

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The American Football Coaches Association

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Headlines | Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)

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Headlines | Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)

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The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is the principle advocate and leadership organization for Texas high school coaches.

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DRIVING DOWN THE FIELD...COLLEGIATE AND HIGH SCHOOL COACHING WEBSITES

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DRIVING DOWN THE FIELD...COLLEGIATE AND HIGH SCHOOL COACHING WEBSITES

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Each of the organizational websites below include information regarding the following items in their respective sports/coaching fields.

1.) Membership

2.) Jobs

3.) Game Boards

4.) Coaching Forums

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The following is a sample coaching resume for a high school coaching position

(Note: Under Education, the Major and Minor category should be aligned as well as the years. In this situation, when I linked the resume, the program did not keep them aligned properly. Also, when clicking on this link, if it gives you a bandwidth error message close it and try it again.)

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"Why I Coach"   ||   James Reid, Angelo State head track & field coach

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Angelo State head track and field coach James Reid talks about his love of coaching, how he got into the profession, who helped him along the way and why after over 20 years at ASU his passion for coaching remains as high as the first day on the job.

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"Why I Coach"   ||  Travis Scott, Angelo State head softball coach

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Angelo State head softball coach Travis Scott talks his about passion for coaching, leading his 2004 team to the national championship, his mentors and family and the excitement of building a championship-caliber team every season. A proven leader, he enters the 2015 season three wins shy of 600 victories in his career.

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http://www.mcmurrysports.com/

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mcmurry is a leading liberal arts university

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McMurry University is a student-centered community that prepares graduates to lead lives of meaning through scholarship, leadership and service.

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http://hsuathletics.com

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Founded in 1891, Hardin-Simmons University is a Baptist General Convention of Texas affiliated school, offering specialized undergraduate and graduate degrees based on a liberal arts foundation.

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http://www.cruathletics.com/

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The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor prepares students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.

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http://www.goislanders.com

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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the Island University, has been proudly providing a solid academic offering of more than 80 of the most popular degree programs in the state.

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http://www.utpbfalcons.com/

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Welcome to UT Permian Basin. Located in Odessa, Texas we are part of University of Texas system and offer a variety of degrees many in accredited programs.

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http://www.students.rice.edu/students/Athletics.asp

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Rice is a community of curious thinkers, passionate dreamers and energetic doers who believe that improving the world demands more than bold thought and brave action. It takes unconventional wisdom.

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Rice University is a comprehensive research university in Houston, Texas. Rice produces Houston's next generation of leaders and advances tomorrow's thinking.

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http://www.uh.edu/athletics/

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The University of Houston is a powerhouse of innovation. UH has grown to service the city of Houston and beyond through our extensive educational offerings, partnerships with local businesses and contributions to the community. Explore more below about how we are cultivating the future through Energy, Health, Arts, and Athletics to create success for our students and alumni.

UH Health is the platform to integrate the university's mission and values focused on identifying and responding to the economic, social and cultural issues affecting health in Houston, Texas, and beyond.

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The University of Houston is a powerhouse of innovation. UH has grown to service the city of Houston and beyond through our extensive educational offerings, partnerships with local businesses and contributions to the community. Explore more below about how we are cultivating the future through Energy, Health, Arts, and Athletics to create success for our students and alumni.

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The University of Texas at El Paso - UTEP

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The University of Texas at El Paso is a top tier doctoral research university located in one of the largest binational communities in the world.

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http://www.lamarcardinals.com/

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Lamar University is one of the fastest growing universities in Texas. Lamar University offers more than 100 programs, from bachelor's to doctoral degrees.

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© 2018 TCU | 2800 S. University Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76129 | 817.257.7000 | webmaster@tcu.edu Texas Christian University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, doctoral degrees.

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http://www.utamavs.com/

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Welcome to The University of Texas at San Antonio | UTSA

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© 2018 The University of Texas at San Antonio | One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78249 | Information 210-458-4011

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http://www.gobearkats.com

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Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX

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Serving over 18,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students, SHSU's Carnegie classification places it in the top 7% of U.S. higher education institutions. Located in Huntsville, Texas. Address: 1806 Avenue J, Huntsville, TX 77340 Phone: (936) 294-1111

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http://www.sfajacks.com/

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http://www.txstatebobcats.com

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Patient violence in healthcare is a growing epidemic, but Texas State University professor Son Chae Kim, of the St. David's School of Nursing, is working toward a remedy.

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http://www.rattlerathletics.com/

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Discover your vocation - not just a career. We are a Marianist liberal arts institution in San Antonio, the oldest and largest Catholic university in Texas.

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http://athletics.stedwards.edu

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St. Edward's University in Austin, TX | A Catholic University

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A Holy Cross, private university with undergraduate and graduate programs in Austin, Texas. Ranked a top liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report.

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http://msumustangs.com

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http://www.twuathletics.com

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A public university with campuses in Denton, Dallas and Houston offering programs in nursing, health sciences, education, the arts and sciences, and business.

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http://www.lionathletics.com/

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Texas A&M University-Commerce is a four year university offering more than one hundred courses of study from 26 academic departments.

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www.javelinaathletics.com

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Texas A&M University-Kingsville [The Home of Javelina Pride]

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Policies State of Texas State of Texas Search Homeland Security Privacy Statement Report Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Sexual Harassment/Assault THECB Gainful Employment - Placement Rate 2010 Compact with Texans Policies and Procedures Accessibility Policy

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west texas a&m university wtamu academics admissions student life support admissions giving future students current faculty staff alumni friends parents family visitors 806-651-2000 1-800-99-wtamu

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West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), rich in history that dates to 1910, is the northernmost senior institution of higher learning in Texas. As the only bachelor's and master's degree-granting state university within a 100-mile radius, WTAMU's primary service region extends beyond the Texas borders into the neighboring states of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.

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http://www.acusports.com/

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Abilene Christian University educates leaders who believe God calls us to love with all our hearts, lead with all our minds, and serve with all our strength. We aim to transform our students into the likeness of Jesus and produce leaders who think critically, globally and missionally through distinctive and innovative programs that deliver a unique, Christ-centered experience that draws students into community.

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http://www.tarletonsports.com/

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Welcome to Tarleton State University - Stephenville, Fort Worth, Midlothian, Waco, Bryan, Online, Texas

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Part of the A&M System since 1917, Tarleton offers affordable undergraduate and graduate degrees from locations in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian, Bryan and online.

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SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS...BELOW ARE THE WEBSITES FOR COLLEGES IN TEXAS 

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SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS...BELOW ARE THE WEBSITES FOR COLLEGES IN TEXAS 

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If there is a school that needs to be added please contact program administrator

**I have included the athletic website of each school so you can see the respective coaches and their programs.

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http://www.texastech.com/

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http://www.utexas.edu/athletics/

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Teach, Discover, Lead

The Texas faculty is united by a desire for impact - both on students and in their fields. For 140 years, UT Austin has provided first-class education and world-class research. Attracting the top talent from around the globe, we value a culture of learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity and responsibility to transform lives and society. Living in Austin's not bad either.

UT's faculty includes numerous MacArthur, Guggenheim and Carnegie fellows, more than 125 members of national academies, and other winners of globally important prizes such as the Nobel, Pulitzer and Edison. Texas also has a long history of welcoming visiting professors and lecturers to enrich the student experience, from Barbara Jordan to Karl Rove and Matthew McConaughey to Kendra Scott.

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Like the state it calls home, The University of Texas at Austin is a bold, ambitious leader, home to more than 51,000 students and 3,000 teaching faculty.

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http://www.baylorbears.com/

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Baylor University is a private Christian University and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution. The University provides a vibrant campus community for more than 20,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating University in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.
Learn More About Baylor

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A top Texas Christian University, As one of the top Texas colleges & Universities, Baylor offers a variety of undergraduate & graduate programs.

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https://www.tamu.edu/athletics/index.html

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Texas A&M video of Aggie Park scenes

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Explore Texas A&M and learn how to become an Aggie.

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The 12th Man

Learn everything there is to know about Texas A&M's storied tradition of the 12th Man.

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The solemn day honoring the 12 Aggies killed in the 1999 Bonfire collapse.

Faculty and Staff holiday. No classes for students.

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Home - Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

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The first public institution of higher education, this flagship university provides the best return-on-investment among Texas's public schools, with almost 400 degrees.

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www.angelosports.com

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According to its job description, a coach organizes amateur and professional athletes and teaches them the fundamentals of a sport. He or she trains them to compete as a team or individually (Athletic Coaches - Career Information, n.d.).

While that job description is accurate, it does not even paint the real picture as to the importance of coaching in our schools and our society. Coaching is one of the most profound jobs in the world. You get to spend each and every day working with athletes playing the sports we all love. Coaches are very important to the mental, physical, and social development of athletes at any level of play. Coaches, through the playing of sports, molds and shapes young athletes and prepares them for future situations that arise out in life.

Mike Buenting (2014) talks about four life lessons he believes a coach can teach:

1. A coach will teach you that success both in endurance sports and in life requires hard work. To achieve anything worthwhile, you have to put in hard work. You have to be dedicated and disciplined. To complete whatever endurance sport you choose to pursue if going to require a lot of hard work and the same goes for anything you want to achieve in life.  As they say you will get out what you put in.
2.  Your coach will teach you that your passion still counts for something.
In a culture where we expect to get rich, get paid, and do it right now, it is good to see that some people still do what they do because they have a love for it.  Most coaches are not in it for the money, but rather, the satisfaction and pleasure that comes from seeing athletes develop and accomplish things greater than they ever thought imaginable.
3. You will learn how to cope with disappointments.
For each and every one of us, there will be times where things go completely awry. There will always be trying moments where we don’t perform to expectations and it’s how we cope with these moments and how your coach helps you cope with these moments that will allow you to grow and move on and become better.
4. You will learn to push yourself past yourself imagined limits.
As a coach I always help people dream big, dream often and chase crazy goals that they never would have thought they could reach. And they always reach and surpass those goals and limits that they had set for themselves. Most people are scared to push beyond a certain point, people are scared of failure. But as a coach I teach people to push beyond those limits and break down those walls and help them realize they can go farther and faster than they ever dreamed (Buenting, 2014)

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Angelo Sports. (2014, July, 2). "Why I Coach." James Reid, Angelo State head track & field coach [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=iO4vGxl-8PY

Angelo Sports. (2014, July, 3). "Why I Coach." Travis Scott, Angelo State head softball coach [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BtbEIzK5yYY
Athletic Coaches - Career Information. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://careerplanning.about.com/cs/occupations/p/sports_coach.htm
Blue, J. (2011, May 3). Coaching Philosophy with Joe Torre [Video file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvYURXqjFq
Buenting, M. (2014, May 15). 4 life lessons a coach can teach you. [Web log]. Retrieved from http://mikebuenting.wordpress.com /2014/05/15/4-life-lessons-a-coach-can-teach-you/
Fletcher, M. (2014, April 2). [Web log]. Retrieved from http://www.mollyfletcher.com/blog/5-core-values-behind-pat-summitts-legendary-leadership/

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KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARK.... A Career Guide to Becoming a Coach at the Collegiate, High School, or Junior High Level

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KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARK.... A Career Guide to Becoming a Coach at the Collegiate, High School, or Junior High Level

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1.) DEGREE LEVEL - Bachelor's of Science degree

**most collegiate coaching positions either require or prefer a Master's degree in Exercise Science or Education

2.) DEGREE FIELD - Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education in either a major or minor

3.)TEACHER'S CERTIFICATION -In most high school's and junior high's, especially in Texas, you are required to have a valid teacher's certificate in order coach and teach in the public school system.

4.) EXPERIENCE - For a public school system, preferable previous playing or coaching experience

**At college, preferable playing or coaching experience at the collegiate level

5.) SKILLS - sport's knowledge, communication skills with administration, players, parents, community, technology skills, ability to make quick decisions, ability to work as a team, ability to run and manage all aspects of a program

**at the collegiate level, coaches must be able to recruit

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If you are a pursuing your dream of becoming a coach....these are the things that will get you started.

1.) Take the SAT or ACT required by most colleges

2.) Search for and visit colleges you might wish to attend

3.) Take campus visits to learn more information about the college

4.) Begin applying for the colleges of your choice

5.) Successfully graduate High School with a degree and fulfilled course requirements

6.) Select college of your choice and apply for scholarships