Coaching Theory: Chapter 1

Self Esteem-Disclosure

- do you have enough confidence to be the face of the team? - How do your personal beliefs affect your style?

Developing Trust

- in practices/games - doing what is right for the kids - using school facilities properly - administrators/finances - with peers and other teams - family/friends (your own family too)

2. What are your core values?

- value tree can illustrate - self-reflection steps (peak, low, must-haves) - personal tagline (what would you put on a shirt)

Coaching Philosophy

1. Hold certain beliefs and principles 2. Events Occur 3. Respond based on beliefs 4. Consequences of actions 5. Adjust based on outcomes

Developing Philosophy

1. Major objectives 2. Beliefs/Principles that help you achieve your goals - consequences of decision can be compared to principles - lean on principals in difficult situations - adjust beliefs if necessary

Self-Awareness Tasks

1. Why do you coach? 2. What are your core values 3. What are your objectives in coaching? 4. Reflect on ability/willingness to self-disclose to athletes

Public self

Image you present to others, what do they think of you?

Why have a Coaching Philosophy?

Most practical coaching tool, keeps you consistent

Real self

Who are you really? What do your players see?

3 Selves

ideal, public, real

Ideal self

what coach would you like to be