Chris Peterson Coaching Philosophy

2010 AFCA Convention

Building a Tradition of Excellence: Brick by Brick

Excellence: To do common things with uncommon discipline and uncommon enthusiasm.

Discipline: Doing something difficult for a long period of time, in order to get something good later.

From the start, the focus needs to be on us (the coaches) being at our best.

Program Objectives

• Become the Best Version - of ourselves, of our program
• Add Vaue - to our players lives, help them become a better person
• Teamwork
• Have Fun - kids to a good job of doing it, and we do a good job of squashing it. Don't squash it, have fun at your job.
• Win

Our Goal

Win the WAC Championship and a Bowl Game with Class, Integrity, and Academic Excellence.

Create the Bronco Culture

• People - who have the drive to be the best, be all in. Disciplined thought process. Get in, get your work done, and get out. Work for continual improvement.
• Responsibility - we don't have jobs, we have areas of responsibility. No one job is more important than any other. Ask yourself, "What can I do to affect the effectiveness and performance of our team?"
• Trust - the glue that holds relationships together. Friction and Candor are good. Have a low ego. Have openness. Ask yourself if you are arguing for something because you really believe it is right, or for your own ego.
• Creativity - a sense of imagination, but still simple to us and to our kids - but not so simple to the opponents. Freedom. Put a few new wrinkles in the game plan. Imagination without wisdom is a cruel taskmaster.
• Competition - Defiance to take Second Place.
• Enjoyment - Enjoy the process and the struggle. Enjoy being with the kids and staff.

Qualities of an Elite Coach

1. Integrity - Behaviors are choices.
   
   • Honesty - Free from Deception
   • Humility - No sense of entitlement
   • Respect - Treating all people like they are important
   • Courage - Follow your conscience, not the crowd
   • Patience - Show self-control
   • Forgiveness - Let go of resentment
   • Commitment - Stickwith your choice

   Pick 2 you don't think you're good at, and work on those.

2. Quest for Constant Improvement - Always try to find a better way. Have a passion for football, and for recruiting.
3. Positive & Enthusiastic - Bring people "Up." Have a sense of humor.
4. A Great Teacher - Become an expert in fundamentals and details. Be prepared, clear and concise.
5. Poised - Control your temper when frustrated. Be consistent.
6. Be Demanding - Hold people accountable, and be composed doing it.
7. Self-Starter - Be low maintenance. A head coach loves a guy who is one step ahead. High output.
8. Work Ethic - Grinder, but work smarter, not harder.
9. Organized - Simplify. Meeting room, office area is clean and functional.
10. Leader - Vision for your group. Be a role model.

Bronco Pyramid of Success

Based on John Wooten's pyramid.

Accountability - You control your destiny by the choices you make.

• Be on time.
• Own it - No Excuses
• Remorseful - want to make it "Right"

Trust Confidence in their ability and integrity.

• Do your job.
• Give your all.
• Man of your word.
• Consistent and predictable.

Your Success Will Largely Depend on 5 Factors

1. Vision - Where are we going, and start thinking about it early.
2. Goals - S.M.A.R.T., Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time Oriented.
3. Adversity - Be able to handle it, its a part of success,
4. Accountability - Take ownership of your life.

You are who you roll with.

Help kids get a vision.