In addition to teaching football skills and techniques, coaches have a responsibility to help prepare athletes for life outside of sports. Here are some key tips to help you mentor players on and off the field:

• Share information, ideas and insight
• Communicate knowledge in relevant terms
• Demonstrable passion and enthusiasm for helping others
• Provide constructive criticism
• Display a strong sense of values
• Convey compassion and selflessness
• Understand the essential need to continue learning
• Set and meet individual and professional goal.
• Commit to setting a good example