Watch as Executive Director of Athletics Philip O'Neal explains the first thing a head coach needs to do. They need to own the program. What goes on in the program is their responsibility. The AD is there to support but not run the program. Don’t always approach the AD with problems but be a solution provider so that the AD can assist in helping to achieve success.
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