College coaches are instrumental in the development and growth of young adults who are both entering the confusing world of college and playing at an extremely high level of competition at the same time. National coaching certification programs allow prospective coaches to go into a classroom and learn the basics of coaching at the collegiate level.
Program
The national coaching certification program is a course that is generally taught by a coach or former coach. The program outlines and teaches the basics of coaching.
Ethics
Coaches must follow strict ethics even when the opportunity to cheat is present. Some college coaches cheat and pay athletes to come play for their school. The program's ethics focus obviously discourage this and other unethical practices.
Sports Administration
Many business practices directly relate to college coaching, including aspects of managing and selling when the coach goes out on the road to recruit.
Conditioning and Nutrition
It's very easy for college athletes, especially freshmen, to ignore good eating habits and eat junk food. The coach must understand nutrition and convince the athletes to eat healthy. The coach also must condition the athletes intensely.
Sports Psychology
Sports teams, like any groups of people, involve different and sometimes difficult personalities. Sports psychology discusses handle a team's different personalities, understand their wants and desires, and lead them.
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