for a coach to announce to the team that he will be "retiring"?
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whenver he feels comfortable I guess.
I would say announcing it around mid to late season and making it effective at the end of the season.
My thoughts are to make the retirement less of the season focalpoint if announced too early. Announced mid to late season allows the team to get used to the thought, maybe play a bit harder for you (win one for the gipper) and allow the players and league time to properly retire you. You may not want any celebrating, but is important to your boys to have you go out properly.
Effectively retiring at the end of the season allows any future head coach a full off season to organize and a fresh start next year.
My thoughts are to make the retirement less of the season focalpoint if announced too early. Announced mid to late season allows the team to get used to the thought, maybe play a bit harder for you (win one for the gipper) and allow the players and league time to properly retire you. You may not want any celebrating, but is important to your boys to have you go out properly.
Effectively retiring at the end of the season allows any future head coach a full off season to organize and a fresh start next year.
piaa_ump....great feedback. I like the part about the proper send off even when the coach doesn't want a big celebration.
I went through this last season. Keep in mind that you have to consider the time of year to announce so that your players will have the best opportunity to find a new team. Even if the team is not disbanding, the new coach(es)may not be a good fit for all the kids and timing your departure so that everyone can find a spot is important.
Piaa_ump,
Very classy response!
Very classy response!