Assistant CoachAt — Chaparral Middle School
provides aspiring coaches with hands-on experience in coaching, player development, and team management. This role serves as an entry point to understanding the dynamics of running a basketball team, whether at the youth, high school, collegiate, or professional level. Interns will work closely with the head coach, players, and support staff to enhance team performance and develop coaching skills.
Coaching Fundamentals Practice Planning: How to structure and organize practice sessions, including drills for skill development, conditioning, and team strategies. Game Strategy: Understanding offensive and defensive systems, in-game adjustments, and how to analyze opponents' strengths and weaknesses. Player Development: Techniques for improving players’ skills, such as shooting, passing, ball handling, and court awareness. Motivating Players: How to inspire and encourage players, build confidence, and foster a positive team culture. Conflict Resolution: Strategies for handling disagreements among players or between coaches and players. Clear Communication: Learning how to effectively convey instructions during practices and games.
They will have been taught how to create and execute training methods and gameplays for a team. They will be assessed by being given opportunity to take over practice and work hands on with players. They will also be shadowing during games and preforming management duties for the team.
Ensuring safety is a critical aspect of an assistant basketball coach internship. Interns will need to prioritize the well-being of players, staff, and themselves while working in athletic environments.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 15 | hours per week |