Hoops

Club president

Moses G for the big "P"

How much support do you believe you have amongst the club members and are there members within your support base that are willing to involve themselves in the committee to achieve your shared visions?

You'll need the numbers on the committe otherwise you may not get the support you need to implement change. Even worse you may end up being a mouth piece for the interests of others and turned into a human shield if the provorbial starts flying.

It would be wise not to take up this role on impulse.

A good President delegates to a good team around them.

Some keys functions are obviously the secretary and treasurer, but also need to ensure fundraising, recruitment, junior development, and coach development are key activities.

A clear conflict resolution process is also required. There are always issues and a clear, consistent and fair way on managing issues is paramount.

In most Clubs, the President is like the Ringmaster at the Circus - he has to manage the jugglers and the animals but most of all, deal with the clowns.

Seriously, he has to be a leader but also know when to delegate. He is the person who quite often steers the Club in a particular direction but must remember not to see his own short term goals overtake the long term benefit to the Club. He also has to take responsibility and ownership and ensure that those in responsible positions complete the tasks and duties that their positions entail.

On the downside, some people only take on these psitions for the wrong reasons, either personal ego trips or for what they or their family members may get out of it. This is where voted positions in most clubs become a popularity contest and the person most qualified may not be the person elected.