Academic Philosophy
There is no question in my mind that the role of a football coach is that of an educator first. Obviously, our main priority is that each student-athlete graduate with a school diploma that will put him on track towards his long career goals.
I believe that each member of our football team should look at himself as a student who happens to play football. I am convinced that football can be a tremendously positive part of our players’ education.
Provide a disciplined and structured academic support program from freshman orientation to graduation and beyond. To include but not limited to:
Coaching staff actively involved with our student-athletes, not only on the football field, but off the field as well including a competent assistant as our team academic liaison which responsibilities will include:
I believe that each member of our football team should look at himself as a student who happens to play football. I am convinced that football can be a tremendously positive part of our players’ education.
Provide a disciplined and structured academic support program from freshman orientation to graduation and beyond. To include but not limited to:
- Academic and career counseling
- Mandatory study tables
- Study skills development
- Mandatory class attendance
- Weekly academic meetings with coaching staff
- Tutoring help
Coaching staff actively involved with our student-athletes, not only on the football field, but off the field as well including a competent assistant as our team academic liaison which responsibilities will include:
- To be a liaison with the faculty and staff
- To coordinate class scheduling and graduation requirements
- To establish weekly two weekly meetings to monitor progress
- To guild student-athletes to available and appropriate help
- To organize and supervise a study table and tutoring