Why The Sport Planner?
The Sport Planner is designed to support you in your goal to be the best coach you
can be. Every tool you need to lead your team to success is provided in this planner. It
includes a Practice/Game Tip sheet to help you design solid practice and game plans,
as well as concise practice planning and scouting sheets. These resources allow you to
create a season outline that implements fundamentals, drills, and strategies for
success. Additionally, detailed scouting reports are essential for a complete game plan.
Success also hinges on tending to the most important aspect of your program: the
people. The Sport Planner offers guidance on
Building Player-Coach Relationships
A positive relationship, sharing the same vision, and the ability to connect with their players is the foundation for success for any program. The Sport Planner will offer suggestions on how to develop those relationships.
Fostering Parent-Coach Relationships
The Sport Planner will help you establish the “right” relationship and boundaries with your athletes parents which will enhance your athletes experience.
Developing Your Coaching Staff
There are tips and strategies on how to grow your staff. It is your responsibility to develop your staff, which ultimately develops your team.
In addition, the planner covers critical topics that define your program:
Cultivating Positive Relationships with Administration
As a coach, you should not ignore or underestimate the value of support staff. There are tips and suggestions on how to make these individuals feel as important as the impact they can make on your program.
Philosophy Development
It can be tough to find motivation for your team. The Sport Planner will help you create that philosophy that will both inspire and motive your team.
Team Rules Development
Rule development sets the standard by which your team functions. Rules should allow a team to flourish and build on a team’s goals. There are examples and tips in The Sport Planner to guide a coach as they create rules that a coach and team can abide by.
Motivating Athletes
Motivation can be a challenge. The Sport Planner will offer some keys that can helpful. Seasons can be long and grueling finding the right words to inspire your team will be important.
The Sport Planner provides resources to support your athlete’s, athletic, academic and
recruiting efforts. This information serves as a guide, complementing your beliefs,
coaching style, personality, and specific sport knowledge.
Coaches have the potential to impact many lives profoundly. Embrace this responsibility
with dedication and care.
what our customers say
Ypsilanti Community Schools Athletics
“The Sport Planner has been an absolute god send to our staff of high school and
middle school coaches. It serves as a resource from A to Z on how to run and
operate your sport teams.”
Quote of the day
“A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life.”
– John Wooden