Building a Successful High School Sports Program

Every coach steps onto the field with a dream, but building a truly successful sports programme takes far more than tactics, drills, or a winning record.In this inspiring and practical guide, celebrated coach DeAngelo Wiser draws on decades of experience — and the hard-won wisdom of champion coaches across a dozen sports — to reveal what it really takes to create something lasting. From nailing your first coaching interview to shaping team culture, managing gifted athletes, earning the respect of officials, and defining what success truly means, this book covers every dimension of the coaching journey.Wiser's message is clear: great coaches don't just build teams — they build people. With contributions from coaches who have won dozens of state championships between them, and including sports psychologist Bill Beswick (Manchester United, England Senior Men), this is a book about leadership, character, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.Whether you're a first-time head coach or a veteran looking to reinvigorate your programme, Building a Successful High School Sports Program is the mentor in book form you've been waiting for.Not a book about X's and O's. A book about the things that matter most.About The Author | Coach DeAngelo Wiser is a soccer coach with more than 20 years' experience of working with high school players, during which time he has gathered District and Regional Titles, and Coach of the Year honors. His first title – "e;Winning Your Players through Trust, Loyalty, and Respect: A Soccer Coach's Guide"e; has become an internationally acclaimed book.Contributors | Bill Beswick, Molly Grishman, Dave Barney, Jody Hamilton, Jean Kesterson, Aaron Ocampo, Mike Bowlin, Karen Vanover, Cy Tucker, Bob Koski, Daniel Sandlin, and Kevin Wright.