Wow! I am a subscriber now and wanted to take all of this in with one sitting, but this was too much to unpack in one sitting. In my 60's after a lifetime of coaching, I agree and live most of these "anchors" in the day-to-day multi hat wearing routine. I will come back to this, maybe even print it out to view and ruminate. Good write!!
Great points. Especially number 11. Motivation. I have a 17-year-old son that I believed would be as good as me or better. As each year has gone by, he’s been less and less motivated. I can’t even read what he thinks about running because he never talks about it. Maybe fear of failure? One reason why I wouldn’t make a good coach. 😄 Anyway, great article!
This is an excellent synthesis of what it means to be a coach. I would suggest that many, if not all, of these principles apply well beyond the athletics track, and sports coaching, into schools and all types of learning spaces. Thanks for putting this together, Steve - many of these were on my mind this morning as I was contemplating what I need to bring to my new school community in the new academic year (starting tomorrow).
I speak about a lot of these points at coaching clinics. Even so, coaches will come up to me after and ask about the workouts. This is a comprehensive list that should be reflected upon by all coaches. Well done!
Good stuff and a useful refresher list to go back to from time to time. One of the challenges in coaching today is it seems there are more voices than ever attempting to influence athletes at all levels. It can often be a competition within a competition to win the ear of the person you're coaching. It's so easy for people to sit on the outside and have all the answers. Those coaches have undefeated records because they never put anything at risk.
As a high school teacher and coach I truly appreciate this piece of work. Sharing it and coming back to it.
Thanks! And thanks for doing what you do!
Wow! I am a subscriber now and wanted to take all of this in with one sitting, but this was too much to unpack in one sitting. In my 60's after a lifetime of coaching, I agree and live most of these "anchors" in the day-to-day multi hat wearing routine. I will come back to this, maybe even print it out to view and ruminate. Good write!!
Great points. Especially number 11. Motivation. I have a 17-year-old son that I believed would be as good as me or better. As each year has gone by, he’s been less and less motivated. I can’t even read what he thinks about running because he never talks about it. Maybe fear of failure? One reason why I wouldn’t make a good coach. 😄 Anyway, great article!
This is an excellent synthesis of what it means to be a coach. I would suggest that many, if not all, of these principles apply well beyond the athletics track, and sports coaching, into schools and all types of learning spaces. Thanks for putting this together, Steve - many of these were on my mind this morning as I was contemplating what I need to bring to my new school community in the new academic year (starting tomorrow).
Absolutely. A good teacher captures many of these as well.
I speak about a lot of these points at coaching clinics. Even so, coaches will come up to me after and ask about the workouts. This is a comprehensive list that should be reflected upon by all coaches. Well done!
What a great list Steve. Thanks for taking the time to compile it!
So grateful for this priceless wisdom, thank you for sharing.
I feel that all of this is applicable in life and work too, and will elevate my coaching of the U12 girls 🏀 next season!
While reading I wanted to comment how important point 5 is.
Then point 6
Then point 7
… well I guess I just repost it since I agree with all of them
Haha, so glad they hit the spot. Thanks for sharing.
Good stuff and a useful refresher list to go back to from time to time. One of the challenges in coaching today is it seems there are more voices than ever attempting to influence athletes at all levels. It can often be a competition within a competition to win the ear of the person you're coaching. It's so easy for people to sit on the outside and have all the answers. Those coaches have undefeated records because they never put anything at risk.
Always love your insights as a runner but this also applies to leadership. Good leaders coach people.