What Does a Coach Do?
The above question is a question on many people's mind. What do I do? The best way to think about it is to think of a sports team. A Coach is there with the team. The Coach does not play in the game, but the Coach helps the players identify areas to improve their game. The following is a list of things a Coach does with their team: - they provide encouragement, even when the team loses the game - they encourage the team to discuss all aspects of the team, the good and the bad - they provide inspiration and motivation to the players by helping them see the positives - they have a vision for the team, and are constantly sharing this vision with the players
- they constantly look for ways to help their players by identifying training needs, areas where they can help the player improve - they help the team stay focused on solutions rather than problems -they believe in their people and work to ensure potential is developed - they will focus on the "why" something happened, not the "how" did it happen - when the team wins the game, the team is in the lime light, the Coach is not the center of attention
What Are the Benefits to Me?
The rewards in seeing people develop far outweigh the power of telling people what to do.
What Are People's Expectations of a Coach?
In talking with people, and from our own experiences, the following are expectations of the type of attitudes coaches should have: A genuine interest in people
The best coaches really care about people. They have a sincere interest in people. Enthusiasm
“The real secret of success is enthusiasm.”
Walter Chrysler Those coaches who have enthusiasm for what they are doing influence the rest of the team. “Nothing great was ever achieved, without enthusiasm.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson Sense of Humor
We all enjoy working with someone who has a sense of humor. At times the camp can become a stressful place, and a sense of humor lightens the environment. |
