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“The purpose of the Marine Corps Coaches Workshop is to bring
national coaches from across the country and give them an immersive
experience into the Marine Corps culture,” said Lieutenant Colonel
Brian Proctor, Diversity Officer, MCRC. “They can take what the
Corps does as far as tactics, techniques and procedures back to
their schools to help improve their teams.”
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August 8, 2016 - Coaches from the Marine Corps Recruiting Command's
Coaches Workshop observe a demonstration on how to properly complete
the obstacle course at Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base
Quantico, VA. The workshop creates a mutually beneficial
relationship between coaches and the Marine Corps, where coaches can
share knowledge about the Corps based on firsthand experience. (U.S.
Marine Corps Recruiting Command courtesy photo)
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The Coaches Workshop brings college coaches from around
the nation to Marine Corps Base Quantico for one week in
order to show them the many different aspects of the Marine
Corps so they can return to their communities and share
their experiences.
Throughout the week coaches participated in the leadership
reaction course, the obstacle course, leadership discussions, Marine
Corps martial arts training, combat patrols, and a visit to the
Marine Corps evening parade.
Additionally, it gives guests an accurate perspective about the
Corps, showing them that the Marine Corps is a viable career option
for young people with whom they interact daily.
“I don't think there is a word past respect,” said Doshia Woods,
Assistant Female Basketball Coach with Tulane University. “On all
the levels I was thoroughly impressed with how prepared Marines are,
both in the classroom and on the field. The preparation to lead our
country is phenomenal. The level that Marines go to ensure that
they're Americas finest has been very impressive.”
There are three missions vital to the Marine Corps success:
making Marines, winning battles, and returning quality citizens. By
exposing these motivated leaders of America's youth to Marine Corps
traits and values through the workshop, Marine leaders intend to
build mutually beneficial relationships with our nation's top
coaches while instilling some of the Corps' leadership traits into
the coaches themselves.
“What I was hoping to gain from this workshop was a validation of
whether or not we were running our program the correct way, or are
there additional traits we can bring to help make our program
stronger?” said Joe Some, Head Men's Volleyball Coach, Ohio State
University. “This week I learned different ways to affect our
players in a positive way and make them better student athletes.”
In one scenario guests make decisions under stress, similar to
those a lieutenant would make while attending The Basic School, a
six-month long course that introduces Marine Officers to basic
combat fundamentals. They then discuss decision making during highly
chaotic situations and what it means to be a true leader.
The most memorable moment was going on patrol with my squad, says
Karen Weatherington, Head Volleyball Coach, University of North
Carolina - Charlotte. It taught me how hectic things can get, it's a
life or death situation and Marines take care of each other like
family, she said.
At the end of the week coaches received a certificate to signify
their completion of the program, a memento they can hang on their
walls as a daily reminder of the lessons shared here and a
conversation starter for visitors to their offices.
By U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Command
Provided
through DVIDS
Copyright 2016
The U.S. Marines
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