Chapter 1 Developing Your Coaching Philosophy The coaching philosophy you choose is central to how you define your career and how your team functions in practices and competitive situations. To develop a coaching philosophy one needs to set a foundation for the program you choose to create. It not only guides you and your staff, but also sets the stage for the athletes on your team. This will lead them to assume responsibility for their own actions and decisions, as it encourages them to meet the expectations that affect them as individual athletes, along with the entire team. As a young c...