Engaging Students

Finding, recruiting and sustaining players involvement in your HCASC program takes work! Successful coaches tell us that they spend 50% of their time on those tasks, allocating the remaining 50% of their time to training and preparation.

Here are some thoughts to help you in your quest for a strong HCASC Club and the perfect HCASC team:

Where to Look for Players Student Orientation Student Union The Caf Dormitories Honor Societies Frats & Sororities TV Lounges Campus-wide events Ask faculty for nominations Students recruiting students
	What Makes a Good Player Knowledgeable in many areas Excells at quick recall Good eye-hand-brain coordination An active reader & learner Works well in a group Works hard & completes tasks on time Positive attitude & enthusiastic Self-aware & self-confident Able to make the time commitment Secure in their academic progress
What Skills are Required Mastery of the game rules Ability to play different question formats Knowing how to pick categories Ability to use strategy in the game Good buzzer reflexes Clock management skills
	What Knowledge is Required Strong knowledge in 5+ content areas Medium knowledge in 5+ content areas Small knowledge in other content areas

Keeping Players Engaged

Finding the right group of students to work with is only the beginning of a coach's journey to the NCT. Successful coaches keep participation rewarding and fun to keep the students involved over the course of the season.

Creating an HCASC Club fosters a sense of community, shared goals and facilitates a regular schedule of interaction, practice and preparation. Create opportunities for bonding, whether it be going to a movie or bowling, having a meal together or challenging each other watching Jeopardy!

Students today are busy and can be easily distracted. Keep in contact with the players, especially if they miss a session. Be aware of students schedules including work and other extra-curricular activities.