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new thing happening in the college Read more [...]MaxPreps’ Coaches Corner by Chris Fore
Standard Posted: October 1, 2018
I started writing for MaxPreps in a new feature they call "Coaches Corner" in July 2016. I was honored Read more [...]
6 Habits of Highly Effective Athletic Directors
Standard Posted: April 17, 2018
I recently wrote an article about why I love being an Athletic Director. Check that out here.
I've Read more [...]
An Athletic Director’s First Step To Building Success
Standard Posted: April 11, 2018
I LOVE being an Athletic Director!
I have spent time in this great position at two different schools: Read more [...]
A Look Back: Top 10 Articles of 2017
Standard Posted: December 22, 2017
We went over 1,000,000 unique users on this website this year!
I'm blown away by that. I started Read more [...]
Addressing Cameras in the Locker Room
Standard Posted: October 17, 2017
Late last week a video surfaced of a high school football coach here in Southern California hitting a Read more [...]
3 Things Coaches Can Learn From An Expert Witness In Athletic Lawsuits
Standard Posted: October 13, 2017
The phone rang in December of 2015, it was a number I didn't know. So I let go to voicemail. "Hello Read more [...]
The #1 Thing Head Coaches Need To Improve
Standard Posted: June 16, 2015
During May of 2015, Eight Laces Consulting had just over 300 assistant coaches at both the high school, Read more [...]
CHAMPIONS’ LOCKER ROOM: Tip of the Spear, Azusa Pacific University
Standard Posted: March 5, 2015
I had the opportunity to sit down and talk leadership, program development and being a Head Football Read more [...]
Thoughts On Turning Around A Program
I get quite a few emails from coaches seeking advice, and from time to time I post my responses here, Read more […]
72 Things Your Opponents Does NOT Want You To Do This Offseason
Standard Posted: April 1, 2014
Self-scouting last year’s offense
Self-scouting last year’s defense
Self-scouting last year’s Read more [...]
First 30 Days On The Job
Standard Posted: February 27, 2014
I often get asked "What should I take to the interview?" The best thing I have developed to take to Read more [...]
100+ THINGS EVERY FOOTBALL PROGRAM NEEDS
Standard Posted: January 21, 2014
Earlier today I received an email from a brand new Head Coach asking if I had a "list" of stuff that Read more [...]
3 Tips To Get Along Great With Your Athletic Director – Part 3
Standard Posted: November 15, 2013
I hope that you have enjoyed this 3 part series on 3 Tips To Get Along Great With Your Athletic Director! Read more [...]
3 Tips To Get Along Great With Your Athletic Director – Part 2
Standard Posted: November 13, 2013
Yesterday we said that COMMUNICATION is the first key to get along well with your Athletic Director. Read more [...]
3 Tips To Get Along Great With Your Athletic Director – Part 1
3 TIPS TO GET ALONG GREAT WITH YOUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR 1. Communication, communication, Read more […]
MAILBAG #1
Standard Posted: October 15, 2013
I get a lot of emails, DMs, etc. from coaches all over the nation. I really wish I could make a full Read more [...]
Building A Booster Club
Standard Posted: May 7, 2013
Who doesn't need money this day and age? Public schools have been hit hard by state budget cutbacks. Read more [...]
OUTSIDE THE LINES MANUAL: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Edition
Standard Posted: March 26, 2013Are you an Athletic Director or aspiring Athletic Director?
This manual has been created JUST Read more [...]
CHAIN OF COMMAND PART 2
Standard Posted: March 17, 2013
CHAIN OF COMMAND PART 1 talked about establishing a strong and effective Chain of Command for your Athletic Read more [...]
CHAIN OF COMMAND Pt 1
Standard Posted: March 14, 2013
I’m a BIG believer in having a proper Chain of Command for your athletic department; one that is strong Read more [...]
END OF SEASON REPORT
Standard Posted: February 19, 2013It is that time of year, the winter season is coming to a close. For our school here, both basketball Read more [...]
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY FOR YOUR ATHLETES AND COACHES
Standard Posted: January 28, 2013
Social Media is a BIG deal right now in our culture. It's an even bigger deal for high school coaches Read more [...]
A Look At My First 24 Days As Athletic Director
Standard Posted: June 30, 2012
I took over as the Athletic Director at Excelsior Charter School in Victorville, California on May 29th. Read more [...]
TO DO LIST WHEN TAKING OVER A PROGRAM
Standard Posted: June 9, 2012
The following is a list I've used twice while taking over football programs. It's not the "end Read more [...]
INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN YOUR ATHLETIC PROGRAM (PART 2)
Standard Posted: April 27, 2012
This is Part 2 of a 2 part series titled "Increasing Participation In Your Athletic Program." Click Read more [...]
INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN YOUR ATHLETIC PROGRAM (PART 1)
Standard Posted: April 26, 2012
I'm going to do a two part series on one of the most important topics I can cover! INCREASING PARTICIPATION Read more [...]
END OF SEASON PROGRAM EVALUATION
Standard Posted: April 19, 2012
Staying with the theme of forms to evaluate your program, here is another one that I've used quite often. Read more [...]
OUTSIDE THE LINES MANUAL – Bolster your administrative and organizational portfolio
Standard Posted: April 14, 2012I've created a coaching manual that includes 100 pages of the administrative and organizational essentials for Read more [...]
MY CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT POLICY
Standard Posted: April 5, 2012
I took over as the Athletic Director at Excelsior Charter Schools in Victorville, California on May 29, Read more [...]