What is a "PD Assistant"?
The PD assistant plays a crucial role within the coaching staff, focusing on the development and training of both coaches and players. Their responsibilities include:
- Training and Development: Ensuring that coaches and players acquire the necessary skills and knowledge.
- Support: Assisting in the implementation of training programs and strategies.
- Evaluation: Monitoring progress and providing feedback to enhance performance.
PD (player-development) assistants at Rutgers are paid; pay depends on the role (e.g., graduate assistant, assistant coach, or staff/development assistant) and varies by title and experience. Reported ranges include hourly estimates around ~$26/hr for development-type roles and annual assistant/coach totals commonly in the $40K–$75K range depending on position and seniority.