Letter From the Publisher

Pop quiz. Name as many coaches as you can from your coaching network that you could call in the next five minutes and talk X’s & O’s. Times up. How many names do you have? Fifteen? Ten? Five? If you were able to quickly open your address book or recall from memory the contact information for coaches that you’ve developed a relationship with to talk X’s & O’s, it will certainly bode well for your future. It’s no secret. Being successful in the coaching profession takes hard-work, dedication, intelligence and, some would say, most importantly – a great network of coaching colleagues. Ask any successful coach (regardless of how long they have been coaching or how many championships they have won) at the high school, college and pro levels and they will tell you that one of the biggest keys to their success have been their network of trusted coaching contacts. Need proof?