Talking stats with players
Some coaches wonder if they should share stats with their players. A more important consideration is how they use and talk about them.
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Coaching skills
The coach as performer
As coaches we are performers just as our athletes are. Too many of us, though, don't do what we need to do to be our best.
Make sure the instructions and the feedback focus match
A mistake I often see coaches make is providing players with instructions for a drill or game, then providing feedback on everything but.
Key coaching capabilities
Here's a list of coaching qualities we should be looking to develop and expand upon if we want to be the best coaches we can be.
Coaching the current generation
Here's my advice for being successful coaching the current generation of athletes. It's pretty simple and to the point - and hopefully not a big surprise.
Winning vs. Succeeding
Every coach can learn from John Wooden. In this video he shares some of his philosophy, especially around the difference between succeeding and winning.
Curing the disease rather than treating the symptoms
Understanding the root cause of a technical or tactical breakdown is an important coaching skill so we can address the disease rather than just the symptoms.
You’re more like your players than you think
As a coach you are just as much a performer as your players. This is something we need to realize and understand on multiple levels.
Can you coach without saying “Don’t”?
I challenge you to remove the word "don't" from your coaching language. It probably won't be easy, but if you can do it you will probably see big benefits.