Episode: The Staff Team

In this episode, Coach Nick emphasizes that a group of coaches doesn’t automatically make a coaching staff. A true staff must function as a team in its own right—aligned, collaborative, and disciplined in their roles. Nick explains how to set clear expectations, establish hierarchy, and use practice plans to create alignment in both execution and language. He also highlights why coaches must be coached themselves, and how the staff’s ability to function as a team directly impacts the players they lead.

Key Takeaways:

• A staff is not just a collection of individuals—it must operate as a team.
• Rapport is important, but too much familiarity can distract from the work.
• Clear role expectations and hierarchy are essential for smooth operations.
• Practice plans should be shared at least 24 hours in advance to give coaches time to prepare.
• Pre-practice reviews align details, responsibilities, and shared language.
• Consistency in terminology avoids player confusion and strengthens teaching.
• Post-practice debriefs help refine and improve future sessions.
• The coaching staff is the first team within the team—if it doesn’t work together, the players won’t either.

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