Best & Worst Things About This Career
As reported by people currently doing the job
"The best part of my job is coaching. I enjoy practice planning and game preparation as much as I enjoy coaching during games. I especially enjoy coaching basketball and teaching the game to the great kids that I get to work with. The only really bad part of my job is trying to make it work financially. I am not really interested in teaching full-time, so I'm forced to make ends meet in various ways."
+/-Tips for Succeeding in This Career
Helpful info from insiders
"Get involved early: If you are not an athlete become a manager or volunteer assistant. Listen: Everything that a coach says or does can be taken as either a positive example or an example of something you would do differently. Do it because you love it: The reward for coaching is not a financial reward, it is rewarding because of the kids you are able to help, AND if you love what you do it doesn't feel like work."
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"Be prepared to make very little money for the hours you put in. It is a job for people who have a passion for athletics. Do not enter the field because of the money. Early in your career, you will have to perform internships and volunteer to get experience before you can get an entry-level position. It is a great profession, but make sure you know what you are getting into prior to making this a career choice. Continuous education is a must. The science behind training is changing every day, and you must be interested in keeping up with the latest trends."
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