Every year, I get questions from high school coaches who want to make the jump to college coaching. I’ve written on the topic before based upon my experiences, but I wanted to give a more traditional outline for steps to take. As always, my number one piece of advice is just find a way to
Been at a Bad Program? Been Out of Coaching? Here’s What to Do On Your Resume!
Written by Bill Vasko, Founder of XO Coach and The Coaching Portfolio Guide What to do on a resume if you are at a bad program Over the years, I have gotten questions from coaches about how to overcome unsuccessful coaching stints or experience at programs that did not have much success on the field
Getting Your Foot In the Door – Advice For Young Coaches Looking for College Jobs
Written By: Bill Vasko, College Coach & Founder of The Coaching Portfolio Guide The competition for GA and entry level college coaching positions, even at the lower divisions, is insane. This is especially true in football and basketball. There are so many coaches and aspiring coaches, young and old, who are looking to get their
Tips to Nail Your Next Coaching Job Interview
You Got the Interview….Now What? Have you ever been in a coaching interview and absolutely bombed on answering questions you knew you should have nailed? Being able to tell your story during a coaching interview requires three key points: Problems. Solutions. Results. No matter how tough the questions might be, an AD or head coach
Avoid These Common Mistakes on Your Coaching Resume
It’s very easy to overlook some simple mistakes that many coaches make on their resume. Here are some of the most common mistakes we see when doing resume reviews that you should try to avoid. Resumes that are too long. I once did a resume review on an 8 page resume. Insert mindblown emoji here!!
Top Resume, Portfolio, and Interview Tips for Coaches During the Job Search Process
This is a busy time of year for high school and college coaches who are going through the process of applying for a new coaching position. The job search process can be a stressful time filled with anxiety and rejection. Addressing deficiencies in your resume, portfolio, and interviewing skills can help you be more successful
Developing a Professional Coaching Portfolio for Basketball Coaches
When coaches ask me what they can do to stand out in the job search process, I ask them if they have their coaching portfolio prepared. Many coaches aren’t sure what a portfolio consists of, let alone have one prepared! The coaching portfolio is a tool that provides a potential employer insight on you as