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Coaching
is a form of development in which a person called a coach supports a learner in achieving a specific personal goal by providing training and guidance
Attributes of a 'Good' Coach
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Parent Survey Other Research
Fair / Team Focused Leadership
Fun / Positive Knowledge & Critical-thinking
Leadership Motivational & Creative
Encouraging / Supportive Enjoys working with children
Dedicated / Responsible Consistency
Patient Effective Communication Skills
Knowledgeable Problem Solving
Approachable https://www.coach.ca/coaching-the-basics-s16571
Parents want their Children to Learn:
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Skills
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Sportsmanship
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Leadership
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Teamwork
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Rules & Positions​
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Team Spirit
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Positive Attitude & Body Language
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Confidence
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Coaching Philosophy:
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is an important tool for guiding how you coach.
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Provides you with some clear guidance on the objectives that you should pursue and the approach you will take to achieve them.
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Helps you to make effective, consistent decisions, and to coach in a manner that reflects your values.
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Shaped based on the experience you gain working with different athletes in various situations
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"One Breath, One Mind"- Phil Jackson
Purpose: Why do you coach?
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Write down your reasons for coaching
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Research other coaches reasons for coaching
"My coaches empowered me as a student and it was one of the most valuable parts of my school vocation. I want to empower students in paths that they are passionate about and help them achieve the goals they have set for themselves. Coaching is also an awesome way to build community and trust that lasts." - Anonymous
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Determine Your Leadership Style ​
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Democratic -the leader makes decisions based on the input of each team member and makes the final call
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Laissez-Faire - "let them do" and leader embraces it afford nearly authority to team
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Strategic - providing strategic vision for the team to motivate and persuade
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Transformational - always transforming and improving upon the teams conventions. (e.g. Tasks and goals to complete each week)
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Define Your Core Values ​
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Student Athlete - school first
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Placing Players First
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Character Development
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Love of the Game
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Developing a Positive Environment
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Your Personality Style
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Decision Making
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Lifelong Learning
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Consistent Improvement
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https://onlinemasters.ohio.edu/blog/how-to-develop-a-coaching-philosophy/
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Your Coaching Philosophy
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Write it out before pre-season meeting and tryouts
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Share with student athletes, parents, administrators, etc.
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Revisit and Revise Often
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Can change depending on the level and age group you are coaching
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