Matt Ryder, Director of Athletics at Maine South (Ill.) High School, shares his approach to building trust with coaches. While Maine South’s football program has achieved multiple state championships, Ryder emphasizes the importance of focusing on expectations that go beyond winning. Ryder explains his philosophy of nurturing relationships with all athletes and encouraging coaches to care about their athletes as individuals. This approach fosters a supportive, balanced environment where both players and coaches feel valued beyond their wins and losses.
A Rubric For Athletic Development Beyond Wins and Losses
Focusing on leadership, team culture, and athlete development provides a clear, values-based rubric that captures what really matters in high school sports.
