DAVID R.

WYATT
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE

1. BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION

A. Previous Coaching Experience: 10 Years

I. Coaching: Brandon High School (Class A) Varsity
Bloomfield Hills Andover High School (Class A) Varsity
Brandon High School (Class A) JV
Mason Middle School (Waterford) 7
th
Grade
Waterford Mott High School (Class A) Freshman/Varsity
Waterford Kettering High School (Class A) Freshman/Varsity

B. Education: B.A. in Secondary Education, Oakland University
I. Major: History
II. Minor: English

Masters: M.P.A. in Educational Administration, University of Michigan-Flint
August 2014

C. Have coached three (3) different team sports: 11 seasons total.

D. Coaching: I enjoy life and all the little extras that go with it, but when I
am on the field or court of play I think and act that particular
sport.


2. COACHING PHILOSOPHY

My coaching philosophy is not complicated and can be stated very simply. First,
I believe that a coach should be himself. It is important that we do not disguise ourselves
in dealing with others, especially the young adults under our direct care. In being
yourself, you should set a good example to follow; I believe that you teach by example.
The example that I and my fellow coaches set is most important to this program and to
the student-athletes. It is important that we act in a positive and respectful manner at all
times.

Second, do your best! We owe it to ourselves and most importantly, to the
student-athletes in our program. Young adults can and will pick up on this very quickly.
If we do our best, then we will be successful no matter what the outcome is.








Third, remember that you are dealing with individuals, and everyone is different.
Each individual has his or her own personality. It is my responsibility as a coach to key
into those personalities. As a coach, one should have objectives. My main objectives
are:
1. Develop players to be the best that they can be.
2. Help develop student-athletes who will contribute to society.
3. Instill in the players a passion for the sport--beyond just winning and losing.
4. Emphasize the importance of team-work, cooperation, and self-discipline.

Fourth, allow for flexibility! It is important to keep in mind that certain
individuals may learn faster or slower than others. Remember to facilitate the needs of
each individual while pushing them to achieve their highest goals.

Lastly, develop key fundamentals in your players. We as coaches must realize
that the majority of our players will hopefully advance to a higher level of competition
varsity. If we do not teach the basic fundamentals of the sport early on, then we are
cheating our players in not fully preparing them to be better competitors.


3. COACHING AS A TEACHER

Just as a teacher establishes standards and norms in his/her own classroom, I feel
strongly that it is the coachs responsibility and duty to his players to teach them to
properly execute the various fundamentals and skills involved in the sport in which they
participate. I believe that you teach through example. I am not implying that it is
imperative for the coach to be able to demonstrate and execute to perfection every
fundamental within the sport; I speak of teaching through example by the way we deal
with certain situations and individual student-athletes. For example, if the coaches are
not on time for practice, they cannot expect the players to be on time either. In other
words, if we give our best as coaches, then we can expect our players to do the same.

I have always thought of my practice as a classrooma place of excitement and a
place of learning. To be an effective teacher and/or coach, one must:

1. Have knowledge and understanding of the sport.
2. Fundamentally teach the basic skills using step by step development.
3. Have pride, self discipline, and a professional attitude.
4. Have a good sense of humor and personality. Have some fun!
5. Strive for the best in anything you do.
6. Hold positive leadership traits.
7. Have a good relationship with players and parents. Fair, Firm, and Friendly.
8. Be considerate of players feelings.
9. Always leave room for improvement.
10. Be flexible!


Just as a good teacher follows his or her lesson plan for teaching in the classroom,
I believe in our plan for teaching on the practice and/or game field, weight room, meeting
rooms, etc.




4. PRACTICE ORGANIZATION

I believe that organization is comfort, and that a master plan of attack must be
developed before the season begins. My master plan for an athletic program includes a
variety of things that need to be covered before our first game(s). My goal as a coach is
to make sure that the athletes have been taught the proper techniques and skills adequate
for their particular sport. Also, my fellow coaching staff needs to be well prepared,
organized and fundamentally sound in all aspects of the game and coaching in general.


5. WHAT I EXPECT FROM ATHLETES

1. Be a leader.
2. Be a positive role model in the community.
3. Be on time!
4. Be responsible.
5. Give me, your coaches and your teammates 100% at all times.
6. Players who want to be successful.
7. Team players.
8. Dedicate yourself to the sport.
9. Respect the school and its equipment.
10. Make Commitments!, Not Excuses!