NFHS Coaching Today

Rivalries That Record History and Build Community
Since the beginning of interscholastic athletics, rivalries have been part of the high school landscape. Whether they occur in football stadiums in the fall, basketball courts in the winter, or even fields of dreams in the spring, they remain benchmark games for many programs.
By Steve Amaro

The Importance of Adversity in Growth and Development
The development path to excellence in any endeavor is filled with moments of great reward; but challenge, disappointment and frustration are also frequent companions on the road.
By Christian Lavers

Five Steps to Building a Successful Program
In every profession, every walk of life, there are things that one must do and must avoid. Following are five habits that will help coaches build a successful program.
By Kyle Elmendorf

[Sport-specific]
[Poll]

Do your school's coaches make a concerted effort to "share" athletes or encourage students to play multiple sports?

Yes

Occasionally

No

[NFHS Coach Education]

NFHS Coach Education Program Updates “Fundamentals of Coaching” Course
Continuing with the NFHS’s desire to provide coaches with up-to-date resources and the opportunity to become better teacher-coaches, the NFHS has updated the “Fundamentals of Coaching” course originally produced in 2007.
By Jason Haddix

[Coaching Awards]

2012 National Coaches of the Year
Twenty-two high school coaches from across the country have been selected as 2012 National Coaches of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association.

[NFHS Report]

With Hot and Humid Weather Ahead, Prevention Plans Must Be In Place
As we close the book on the first four months of 2013 and look ahead to May, people in many areas around the country are wondering when it will warm up and when it will stop raining.
By Bob Gardner and Kevin Charles

[Best of Coaches' Quarterly]

Parent-Coach Relationship
Both parenting and coaching are extremely difficult vocations. By establishing an understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the actions of others and provide greater benefit to the students.
By Don Showalter

[Current News]

Free Pole Vault Skills Course Now Available Through NFHS Coach Education Program
The course, “Pole Vault: Successful Skill Development,” is designed to further advance the knowledge of coaches and pole vaulters at all levels of sport – youth, high school and college — by teaching the introductory skills and safety aspects of the pole vault.

[Sports Nutrition]

Water: When More is Not Always Better
Many of us may recall our track and cross country days when we would run sprints and conditioning laps without any breaks, much less water breaks.
By Christopher D. Davis

[Key Quote]

“My responsibility is leadership, and the minute I get negative, that is going to have an influence on my team.”

Don Shula
Former Miami Dolphins Coach