Player Development Established

Written By Edward Jones II

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Part Five of The Head Coaches Guide to Player Development Series - Player Development Established


There are three scenarios head coaches will see when it comes to player development.

  • Scenario One: They will have to create player development

  • Scenario Two: They will have to hire someone in the player development position

  • Scenario Three: They will take over a program where player development is established 


Today we will talk about player development being established in a program when a coach is taking over. I have been a part of this once in my career and I wish the administration would have done things differently. Here are my three suggestions on how a coach should handle a situation where player development is set and they are in the process of taking over the program:

  • Talk to them

    • Many coaches would be surprised at how willing the person in the role will be to help them establish their new culture.

  • Be honest with them

    • If you are going to let them go, let them know. If you are going to keep them until the end of their contract, let them know. Whatever you decide, LET THEM KNOW.

  • Give the expectations of the role to them

    • If you decide to keep them, let them know the new expectations of the role. Spend time ensuring they understand what is being asked of them.


I’ve broken it done even more in this episode of The Player Development Pod: Head Coaches This Is How YOU Create Player Development in YOUR Program - Head Coaches Guide


I’ve created a series to help head coaches and coaches understand player development and the benefits the position provides. Please check it out and check out the other episode of the Head Coaches Guide to Player Development as well. The five part series is detailed below: 


Part One - What is Player Development? - Head Coaches This Is Player Development - Head Coaches Guide

Part Two - What is Player Development’s Impact? - Head Coaches Here Are 3 Ways Player Development Impacts YOUR Program - Head Coaches Guide

Part Three - Scenario One: Creating Player Development - Head Coaches This Is How YOU Create Player Development in YOUR Program - Head Coaches Guide

Part Four - Scenario Two: Hiring Player Development Who Do I Hire for Player Development? - Head Coaches Guide

Part Five - Scenario Three: Player Development Established Taking Over A Program Where Player Development Is Established


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