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I recently was contacted by one of our readers and she recommended a new social site for high school athletes. So I went and checked it out and it seems very nice. The site is called Takkle. It combines videos and Myspace type of platform.

The reason I mention this site on here is because as football coaches we are all ways trying to find new ways to reach potential athletes. I think Takkle would be a great resource to “scout” potential players for your program. So it is worth a look, if nothing else there are some great highlights to watch.

Guilfod College in Greensboro, NC is looking for an asistant football coach for the 2008 season. Below is a description of the position:

Assists the Head Football Coach with all aspects of the daily operation of the football program. It is an offensive assistant, specifically wide receivers. Responsibilities include but not limited to recruiting, the organization of practices, game preparation and academic supervision.

Here is the full description of the job posting.

Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA invites applications for three part-time assistant football coaching positions. They are looking for an offensive line, wide receiver, and defensive back coach. Cornell is a member of the Iowa Conference, one of the toughest D III conferences in the country. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. All positions require a minimum of three years experience, and ability to effectively operate the LRS computer system for video analysis and game breakdown. Positions may also include off-campus recruiting in a territory to be determined and other administrative duties as assigned.

Here is the full description of the job.

Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia is looking for a defensive line and a linebacker coach. Just from looking at their website, it looks like a great program to be a part of for the future. It also looks like they just got a new defensive coordinator, so that could bring some fresh ideas and blood to the program. Here is the full job description. The deadline is May 17, 2008 for your application.

Beloit College in Wisconsin has openings for a defensive coordinator and an offensive line coach. Here is an excerpt from the job decription:

“Beloit is a member of the Midwest Conference and a NCAA Division III Institution. Duties include recruiting, on-field coaching, and other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.”

If you are looking for a nice small college to set your roots into then this is the place. Here is the full job description. Good Luck!

This sounds like a great opportunity for any in the Chicago area. Remember every coach needs to start some where and going in at the ground level allows you to learn a lot of valuable lessons.

Job Posted: April 10, 2008

Application Deadline: July 11, 2008

Required Education: Bachelors

Job Description: North Park University, Chicago, IL (Division III - CCIW) has one football intern position and one part-time offensive line coaching position available. Bachelor’s degree required and previous coaching experience preferred for both.

Click here for the full description of the job opportunity.

Job Posted: April 5, 2008
Application Deadline: June 16, 2008
Education: Masters

 Job Description: This is a twelve (12) month full-time academic staff position at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Academic Advising (75%) and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (25%).

I have heard that this is a great place to get your feet wet as a graduate assistant coming into coaching or as a young coach looking for a starting point. Click here for the full job description.

Job Posted: April 24, 2008

Application Deadline: May 25, 2008

Education: Bachelors required, Masters preferred

Job Description: Colorado College invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Coordinator)/Weight Room Supervisor. Founded in 1874, Colorado College is a private, four-year, independent coeducational liberal arts college of 1950 undergraduate students. It is located on a 90-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs, on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains at the foot of Pikes Peak. The College operates an innovative, one-course-at-a-time format known as the Block Plan. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

Go to Here for the full job description.

Sorry I have not been on here in awhile but I have been so busy with life and work.

So Spring practices are in full swing and the draft is right around the corner. For the average American football fan this time of year is very boring, but to football coaches and the others of us that like the behind the scene happenings this is our season. It is full of developing players either through spring drills or in the weightroom. These days are what sets the tone for the rest of the season. For players this is the time of year where you earn your stripes and lay the foundation for a great season this can be done through nutrition and training.

From the coaches perspective usually it is a time of moving either up in the ranks of your current staff or joining a new one. I have been on my fair share of staffs of the years and have always wondered how much other coaches make.

ESPN always reports the salaries of the big names, but I want to know the “realistic” salaries of college coaches. I did some research and found a nice list HERE.

Either way it takes a lot to get to where you can make the big buck in the coaching ranks. The best advice any coach gave me was to be my own coach and treat your players with respect. I have carried that over the years and have found it to be very true. The football coaches that try to be like a Parcells or a Lombardi, end up failing in the end. On the other had the ones that are themselves and become a “players coach” have a much more successful career.

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