No
matter what the reasons, all coaches have the same roles.
You
will be a teacher, a leader, an organizer, and sometimes will even
act as a counselor.
Coach
has a nice ring to it.
It
sounds important.
It
is important!
Think
back to some of the lessons your coaches taught you.
Perhaps
you remember the importance of trying your best all the time.
Perhaps you remember how important team goals and sportsmanship were.
Perhaps
you were taught how to solve problems or you were excited about
learning new things.
That coach made a difference in your life. You too can make the sport experience meaningful, fun, and memorable.
That's
why you're here.
When
your reasons for coaching match the needs and development level of
your athletes, everyone can win!
In your role as a teacher, you will be asked to share your knowledge of the sport and prepare athletes to play by improving fitness and developing skills specific to your sport.
In your role as leader, you will make many decisions, to motivate your athletes and help them set and attain goals.
In your role as an organizer, you will manage practice and game schedules for the team, plan and evaluate practices and evaluate athletes.
In your role as a counselor, you will listen to and provide guidance and support for your athletes.
It is important to understand that athletes, like coaches, participate for different reasons. Some enjoy the sensation of speed, power, or grace.
Some athletes just want to be with their friends, or be a part of a team (social reasons). Some athletes want to win, to improve themselves or advance to high levels in their sport (achievement reasons).
Match your reasons for coaching with the reasons that athletes participate. A coach who is driven to win, coaching a team of 7 year olds who are there for fun and social reasons, can result in an unhappy coach and unhappy athletes.
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