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Advice for someone wanting to get into coaching...

T thatguy30310+ posts
I am currently in my 2nd year in college. I am a history major, who is considering getting into teaching and hopefully coaching baseball. Due to various injuries (shoulder and knees)I have not been able to play baseball since my freshman year in high school. I was wondering if anyone could offer me any advice on how to get into coaching. Most of the baseball coaches that I know of in the state (South Carolina) are former college baseball players (at least). I have considered contacting some of the high schools in the area that I go to college in and seeing if it would be possible for me to maybe volunteer in some capacity with their high school teams next season. I feel like I know the game of baseball very well and would do a good job as a coach. I have felt since I was very young that I would do a better job as a coach than I ever could do as a player. Any advice as to what I could do will be greatly appreciated.
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P PGStaff10,000+ posts
thatguy,

Is it high school coaching you're interested in? If so, you should be able to get involved fairly easily.

Even easier if you're willing to relocate. In the meantime, you might want to volunteer to help with a high profile summer team (high school age). This will help you get a good feel for everything and could lead to other future possibilities.

Like most people, you'll probably need to start as an assistant. Most people do! If you really love it... There's a place for you.

If you haven't already, get to know the coaches at your college. If they like you, it can be beneficial. Never hurts to have good contacts. Try to meet and get to know as many people in baseball as possible. Never know who could be important in helping you meet your goals.

Best of luck.
B Bee>1,000+ posts
good advice here, especially contacting your college coaches

also suggest a look at the bio/career track of Notre Dame's head football coach Charlie Weis,
Weis, who didn't play, began as an ND Football "administative assistant" (towels & gator-aide) while a student, to asst hs coach in NJ, then grad asst at USC (G'Cocks), to 15 seasons in the nfl entering as an intern, four super bowl rings, then to his alma mater as head coach
whew!


the summer team advice is good as well


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C Coachric1,000+ posts
Great advice all. I do think your own school would find a place as some type of manager, euipment, assistant recruiter, all as a volunteer of course. Work hard, show passion, do as others here have told you, and the doors will open. Your eventual degree could earn you a high school assistant job, or maybe staying at your school. The passion to learn, to give of your time, and to give to others will make you a fine addition to any staff.

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