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A Director's Game Plan - Ten Strategies for Coaching a Winning Team

by Pam Schiller
July/August 2000
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A successful director is in many ways like a winning coach. Both encourage people to work together. Both inspire people to do their best. Both are boosters of morale. A director who carefully selects a team and practices effective coaching skills will create a high quality environment for both children and staff.

We have all witnessed cases where a team of talented baseball players just can't seem to have a winning season. Each player is outstanding individually, but the cooperative effort just doesn't create the desired result. Then a new coach is hired and, bingo, everything comes together.

A good coach is able to see how each person's strength strengthens the team and is able to bring those skills and talents into consort. With this kind of leadership, the whole team benefits and each individual player is able to blossom to full potential.

1. Be a Good Scout

Building a winning team begins with the selection of the players. A good coach is a good scout. Looking for the right players for the right positions in the beginning will save time and energy in the long run. It gives theteam an early advantage.

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