Team Managers

Team Manager

 As a team manager, you play a crucial role in the success of the team. It’s up to you to pull together the best team  possible and to get the most out of them at competition.  You’ll be a figure of respect and inspiration to your team  and more athletes will join as a result of the club’s success. Remember it’s not always about the athletes winning –  sometimes it’s about them doing their best or even improving on their personal best. The best team managers  make all competitions fun and exciting and ensure good team morale, this approach leads to long term success by   retaining and developing athletes for longer.

 Ideally, you’ll need to be:
• Confident;
• Good at communicating and people skills;
• Well-organised;
• Motivating;
• Patient and a good listener;
• Knowledgeable and energetic;
• Resilient;
• Willing to undertake a UKA CRB Check.

 What you will do:
• Make sure all your team are affiliated members of your club and England Athletics;
• Send out fixture lists in advance of the season and pick the key fixtures to focus on;
• Develop a good relationship with your athletes and their coaches;
• Check all athletes have the correct kit and equipment;
• Keep a list of contact details and medical information for everyone in your team;
• Keep parents well informed about fixture dates and times – if athletes are under 18;
• Prepare reports on the progress and successes of the team and its members for the press or website, liaising with   the club media and communication officer;
• Recommend athletes for recognition and awards;
• Find out what works to motivate your team;
• Build a critical mass of athletes for your team.
 How much time will it take?