Dan Waters - Beyond the Finish Line - Strategic Insights in Track and Field - 2024 USTFCCCA Convention

Beyond the Finish Line – Strategic Insights in Track and Field, presented by Dan Waters, Head Track & Field and Cross Country Coach at University of Alabama, shares insights on running a successful Track & Field program, learned during his 30 year coaching career.

Coach Waters discusses off the track issues, such as scholarship allocation, building your roster, and creating a winning team culture.

Additionally, Coach Waters details the importance of a well-qualified coaching staff, from communication, training, and day-to-day details to the characteristics that are shared by successful coaches.

Topics covered include:

• Scholarship Allocation

• Identifying Talent

• Staff Communication and Management

• Understanding Strengths and Weaknesses

• Team Culture

• Characteristics of Great Coaches

• Attention to Detail

• Question and Answer Session