Comments on: Tips On Becoming A College Basketball Coach

By: Kevin E

Kevin E — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:22:40 +0000

Basketball has been one of the most important aspects of my life since age 2 with a family full of very successful high school coaches. I decided to go into a second passion of mine and work with marine mammals, but now at 26 I’m looking into getting back into coaching - inspired by Butler Univ. head coach Brad Stevens’ history. I have my dad & high school coach contacting coaches they know - so, i guess I’m on the right track after reading the “Tips” blog, but is there any additional information that you can provide on getting my foot in the door with a paying gig? I know that applying for a Grad Asst. position is one - but i’d sure like to know of an option not involving a master’s degree just yet.

By: Brett

Brett — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:18:11 +0000

What work experiences are would be helpful before becoming a basketball coach?

By: Tristan Thomas

Tristan Thomas — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:16:37 +0000

This helped out on the details but what degrees can you get to be a coach? I understand its good to also get a education degree but what else?

By: TJ

TJ — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:21:36 +0000

do you have to play basketball in order to be a coach,because that is what i hear even though i know just about everything i need to know, plus i am going to school to study sports management. but i have been a manager for the past seven year for a high school, but i want to be a women basketball coach(college)what do i need to do

By: dray smith

dray smith — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:28:39 +0000

this realy helped becuase im 14 with adream of becoming aplayer 4 the nba
and/orbecome acoach

By: Kris Smith

Kris Smith — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:57:24 +0000

Natalie,
I’m not a coach yet, but I’ve played the game for 25yrs. The best thing you can to in my opinion is to learn as much as you can about the game as possible. If you play, when your coach explains why a certain play needs to be run at a particular time, pay attention. It can only benefit you to learn as much as you can even at your level. Dont just run a play because your supposed to. Learn why your supposed to run that play. I hope this helps a little. Also….get good grades!!! School is just as important as basketball.

By: natalie

natalie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:55:06 +0000

I am in 7th grade and i want to be a basketball coach when i grow up. what do i have to do to do that?

By: Candice Smith-Dickson

Candice Smith-Dickson — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:35:02 +0000

This is a great article because it answer a lot of my questions regarding the requirements for college level coaching. I am currently teaching math and coaching girls basketball in the Memphis City Schools and looking to move up in my coaching and teaching career. Thanks for the great information

By: Don Lafferty

Don Lafferty — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:21:35 +0000

This is gold, guys.

I’ll push this post all over the place.

Don