This project is a sporting and coaching project to help you really bring your philosophy and coaching ideas together. You will be creating a structure by which your team (real or imaginary) can be built upon and molded. Your sports team project for a coaching class should cover all aspects of team creation, from initial concepts to ongoing management and development. The final project could take the form of a detailed proposal, presentation, or portfolio.

Address each of the bullet points (Below in BOLD) and be thoughtful.

Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how to build your project.

1. The proposal: Team identity and logistics

Start by establishing the core details of your team, as if you were pitching it to a school or league.

Sport and level: Choose a specific sport and age group (e.g., U12 Girls' Soccer, High School Varsity Basketball, Adult Recreational Volleyball).

Team name and brand: Create a team name, logo, and a mission statement that reflects the team's core values.

Foundational principles: Define your coaching philosophy and the culture you want to build. Consider values like teamwork, resilience, respect, and skill development.

Logistics: Outline the practical details of the team:

Venue: Where will practices and home games be held?

Schedule: Create a sample schedule for a season, including the frequency and duration of practices and games.

Budget: Estimate the costs involved, including equipment, uniforms, league fees, and travel. Include ideas for fundraising.

Roster: Specify the number of players you plan to have on the team.

2. The roster: Player recruitment and development

This section focuses on managing the personnel on your team.

Player selection: Describe your process for forming the team. Will you hold tryouts? What criteria will you use to select players?

Roles and responsibilities: Define the different roles for players and coaching staff. Emphasize role clarity for team success.

Individual development plans (IDPs): Explain how you will track and improve individual player skills. Describe how you would create and monitor IDPs, perhaps using a template or digital tool.

Team building: Outline strategies and activities you would use to build chemistry and cohesion among your players. This could include things like team dinners or group volunteering.

3. The playbook: Strategy and practice planning

Demonstrate your knowledge of coaching strategy by including the following components.

Game plan and tactics: Based on your chosen sport, outline a basic offensive and defensive strategy. Use diagrams to illustrate formations or key plays.

Practice plan: Create a sample, detailed practice plan for a specific day. Break down the time for each segment, such as warm-ups, skill drills, small-sided games, and a team period.

Sample drills: Include specific skill-building drills that are appropriate for your team's age and experience level. Explain the purpose of each drill.

4. The coaching: Communication and evaluation

This is where you show your understanding of the coach-athlete relationship.

Communication plan: Describe how you will communicate with your players and their parents. This includes setting clear expectations at the beginning of the season.

Feedback loop: Explain your process for giving feedback to players. How will you provide constructive criticism and recognize achievements?.

Conflict resolution: How would you address disagreements between teammates or between a player and a coach?.

Post-season evaluation: Describe how you would assess the success of your season. What metrics would you use beyond just wins and losses? Consider things like player growth and overall team culture.