Getting a late start

Question
I am 30 years old and have spent the last 6 years in corporate america. I
recently decided to pursue my dream of becoming football coach. Currently I
am teaching high school business and coaching JR high athletics. My dream is
to coach at the college level and after to talking to several coaches I know
that I must start out as a GA. My question is how do I start that process and
how to do I go about getting a GA spot.  

Answer
Rod

Congratulations on having the courage to pursue your dream.  You will need to network and market yourself.  A good way to network is to attend coaching clinics and conferences.  Ask questions and be honest about your desire and your efforts to date.  Try coaching at the high school level even if you walk on as a volunteer coach.  Build your resume.  As for getting started with a GA position: start contacting colleges' athletic departments and start going to coaching clinics.

Also Try this site or contact the NCAA and subscribe to the NCAA NEWS, they have job postings.

http://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/search.cfm

The GA postings for football usually post after the season.

Best of Luck,

Vic Winnek
NCAA Football Official