Top Attributes of a Head Coach

[Frank Lee]

What are the top five non-negotiable attributes of a head coach that PSU should require in its search?

 

[GregInPitt]

1. Winning
2. Winning
3. Winning
4. Winning
5. Winning

 

[Frank Lee]

1. Strong X's and O's
2. Strong Recruiter
3. Good Eye for Character & Leaders
4. Favors a system that best fits CFB and the conference
5. Attention to detail in play design, play selection, and execution
6. Hates, I mean Hates to lose

Okay, six attributes

 

[ryoder1]

Strong believer in being physical in the trenches both sides of the ball. Mentally tough, hard nosed who can instill that in the players to make plays in crunch time.

 

[sr108]

1. Strong X's and O's
2. Strong Recruiter
3. Good Eye for Character & Leaders
4. Favors a system that best fits CFB and the conference
5. Attention to detail in play design, play selection, and execution
6. Hates, I mean Hates to lose

Okay, six attributes

Has a lot of contacts in order to hire good assistant coaches.

Adjusts his play book to the ability of his players. Or at least recruits players that fit his playbook.

 

[joejohn]

7. Instills discipline; no showboating, dancing, jewelry on the field. Benches violators. No homieism.

 

[Frank Lee]

Has a lot of contacts in order to hire good assistant coaches.

Adjusts his play book to the ability of his players. Or at least recruits players that fit his playbook.

And adjusts according to the opponent

 

[Frank Lee]

"You control the line of scrimmage, you control the game." -Terry Smith