The Computer is Up

I don\'t necessarily like all the things that go along with (coaching) ... all I want to do is coach the team and that\'s it.\" Perhaps you would agree with Tampa Bay\'s Tony Dungy who spoke these words back in 1998 when he was named this magazine\'s NFL Coach of the Year. No matter what level you coach, you undoubtedly have tasks, obligations or perhaps people whom you\'d rather not have to deal with. But whether it\'s recruiting new players, scouting next week\'s opponent, or teaching your team or yourself new schemes, it\'s all part of the job. The trick is to find the appropriate method or tools to help you do the job efficiently and effectively. And that\'s where technology comes in. For a computer-savvy coach, technology, in its many forms, can help make life easier. An electronic playbook. A manufacturer\'s Internet Web site. Scouting or recruit management software. Coaching tips