Coach Kurt Hines is the head football coach at Coronado high School in San Diego, California. Having coached high school football for over 20+ years now (on both the east and west coast), Coach Hines has found that football (no matter where you are), is so much like life... It's all about connecting with, working with, and empowering those around you!
On Episode 60 of First Down by CoachTools, Coach Hines discussed his entire coaching experience from humble beginnings to his current role as a head coach at Coronado High School.
Coach Hines advised young coaches starting out in the profession to adapt to the coaching style of their program. Coach emphasized the importance of researching the coaching philosophy of the program they are applying to, as the coaching style can vary greatly between different programs. Coach also stressed the importance of being true to oneself and being willing to learn. They highlighted the role of culture and relationships in coaching, arguing that coaching is about service rather than just winning games. Coach Hines also advised against chasing logos or prestige and emphasized the importance of balancing football with family life.
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