Coaches Corner

Every great coach is coachable, that's why you are hear. you the desire to learn and become a GREAT coach.  Coaching is not about winning, it's about development. Great coaches have many great traits, but the most important traits are focusing on development, the ability to adapt, the quest for more knowledge, the ability to connect to your athletes and inclusivity.  

Great Coaches never stop learning.  They never stop seeking out the worlds best practice and ways to connect with their athletes, and all athletes.

Here are some simple ways to help you connect and stay connected to an athlete:

• Interview the athlete, asking the athlete about goals, previous and current training as well as any other pertinent information that would be relevant to helping you coach them to their goals.
• Identify the athletes influencers (support group/care givers) and keep an open line of communication with them.  Interview the support group and ask them relevant questions including what their goals are for the athlete.
• Assess the athlete before you start to offer your coaching input
• Develop a plan to achieve goals with the athlete that you can both firmly agree on.  Be sure to include the support group in the decision of the plan.
• Maintain constant communication with the athletes support group throughout your coaching cycle, as they are the caregivers of the athlete and hold the most influence with the athlete.