Requiring
coaches to submit learning outcomes and an assessment plan to the athletic
director at the beginning of the season can help with organization,
preparedness, and an awareness of the coach’s plan for the year. The assessment
plan is useful for the coach as it casts a vision for the direction that they
want to take the team in the upcoming season as well as adds a level of
accountability that would demand better preparation. Andy Stanley once said that “Direction not
intention determines destination”. A coach cannot simply ‘intend’ to have a
good season rather the coach must create a firm direction to enhance the
likelihood of success. I believe the assessment plan as well as the learning
outcomes provides a structure that puts the athletic program, the coach, and
the student-athletes in the best position to succeed.
You have some good points here. I agree that assessments keep the coaches accountable for the productivity and results of their student athletes. Structurally, SLOs and assessments are logical because it keeps the program organized as a whole.A lot of blogs that I have read argue that coaches do not have time for these SLOs and assessments. In my opinion, these are not that time consuming as these are made BEFORE the season.
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