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Young Coaches Can Learn Much By Picking Up the Phone
The question I am asked most often is, "How do I get my foot in the door in coaching?" Most questions come from those wanting to reach the college coaching ranks. One piece of advice come from Bob Knight, legendary Texas Tech coach. Young coaches should heed the advice of "The General."
When Bob Knight first got the job at West Point in 1965, he called three people.
One was his coach at Ohio State, Fred Taylor. The other two were Hall of Fame inductees Clair Bee of Long Island University and Joe Lapchick of St. John's University. Once established, Pete Newell became a close personal advisor to Coach Knight. To this day Bob Knight will consult with Newell on every aspect of the game. Pete Newell, then, is indirectly related to much of the success Bob Knight has had in coaching.
Two challenges for young coaches
Challenge ONE--Would you pick up the phone and call Bob Knight for advice? I talk about how high school coaches are often afraid to call their collegiate counterparts for advice. The excuses cover a range of topics, but I don't buy it!
Challenge TWO--Coaches need to follow the lead of top businessmen, politicians, pastors, and educators. If you want to learn, ask those who you respect that have great experiences. Chances are there is no question you could ask that they did not face at some point in their own career! Using a mentor is not a sign of weakness but of strength. Every successful person in any field has learned from someone before them. Mentors are an important element for success.
Young coaches: Get over it.......pick up the phone and call Bob Knight, Lute Olson, Jim Calhoun, Tim Floyd, Jim Boeheim, and Rick Pitino.......Bob Knight DID!
You can too!
Randy Brown has passion for the game of basketball. He works as a basketball consultant and mentor for coaches. Visit him at http://www.coachrb.com for free resources, Q & A, newsletter, and coaching programs. A speaker and writer, he has authored 75 articles on coaching and is nationally published. His 18 years in college basketball highlights a successful 23-year career. Mentored by Basketball Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson at Arizona. Resume includes positions at Arizona, Iowa State, Marquette, Drake, and Miami of Ohio, 5 Conference Championships and 5 NCAA appearances. His efforts have helped develop 12 NBA players including Steve Kerr, Sean Elliott, and Jaamal Tinsley. To contact Randy, email him at rb@coachrb.com
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