Momentum and effort. There are a ton of things that have to get done and then maintained. Sometimes ya even gotta beg Al Green style.
Set and communicate your vision/goals. The big road block with starting a program is "they" want to see numbers (kids) first. I have always found that using an invitation approach gains many kids to show up.
I guess the big problem most programs face is dollars. To me money can only be gathered in "profit mode". It is a very private sector mentality that I believe gets lost or forgotten when encased in a (forgive the curse word) non profit endeavor.
On a personal level choosing where and when to get involved with your players. I have 8th graders that run warmups, pregame talk and halftime talks. Sure I would love to do the Knute Rockne, but they say exactly what I would say. I just choose to let them develop as leaders sometimes they slip up but so do I.
