As an athlete, it was easy to say how I would run my team if I ever coached. Very much easier said than done. Coaches have a lot to think about, planning practices, games, rotations or line ups, athletes, and their parents. I wish I could have had a practice run before I had my first coaching experience. Needless to say, there was a lot of trial and error at first. In this blog, I wanted to list some tips that may help you or someone you know in the future.- Develop communication skills and never stop trying to improve them.
- Be open minded, never stop learning.
- Be a role model for your athletes, they will want to do good for you.
- Embrace effective change.
- Ensure you fully understand what coaching is.
- Learn and practice effective coaching.
- Listen, listen, listen.
- You can not please everyone.
- Be firm.
- Create an environment that will help develop your athletes into the best they can be.
- Use age appropriate reinforcement.
- Teach Resilience.
- Communicate with parents.
There are plenty more tips that will come from you with time and experience. As a coach or mentor, seek out information. DO NOT be afraid to ask for help or guidance from those around you, you never know what insight someone else may have that will help you reach your coaching goals. If there is a chance of doubt in what you are doing, take the time to learn from someone else's experiences.
References:
1. 101 Coaching Tips. (2016). Retrieved from Wayne Goldsmith: http://www.wgcoaching.com/101-coaching-tips/
2. The Art of Manliness. (6, April 2015). Retrieved from http://www.artofmanliness.com/2015/04/06/youth-coaching-tips/
Great Post! There are a lot of things to consider when coaching- just because you can play the sport, doesn't always mean you can coach it. Very Good.
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