The information presented is about the keys to successful coaching. Given a list of keys and examples to benefit a new and upcoming coach that wants to succeed.

1. Keys to
Successful
Coaching
By: Eric Favors
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2. How the unit is organized and what the
learner will do
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Table of contents:
• Home – Page 1
• Table of contents – Page 2
• Navigating the Unit – Page 3
• Purpose of the Unit – Page 4
• What you need to know before starting – Page 5
• How long it will take to finish – Page 6
• Pre- Test – Page 7
• Objective 1: Deploy efficient time management (Practice question) - Page 8,9,10,11
• Objective 2: Delivery clear and coherent feedback(Practice question) – Page 12,13,14,15
• Objective 3: Developing meaningful relationships and connections (Practice question) – Page 16,17,18
• Objective 4: Implement clear call to actions (Practice question) – Page 19,20,21,22
• Objective 5: Displaying empathy (Practice question) – Page 23,24,25
• Post test – Page 26
In the presentation the learner will learn about the objectives and then
answer practice questions throughout the presentation.

3. Navigating
The Unit
• First, you will take a pretest to rank your
coaching skills then you will move on to the
learning objectives.
• After you have completed the unit you will
take a practice practice to prepare you for
the Post test and review over the material
learned.
• As you complete each slide and are ready
to move on you will click on the arrow in
the bottom right corner to continue.
• The button on the bottom left corner will
bring you back to the first slide.
• This bottom will bring you back to the last
slide.
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Home
Back
Forward

4. Purpose of the Unit
• At the end of the study, you will be
able to educate coaches on key factors
needed for coaching to be successful.
• Also, to have real-life examples you
could use in situations that is common in
the coaching world. The main purpose is
to find ways to motivate and push your
athletes to new heights.
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5. What you need to know
before starting lesson
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• No needed prior knowledge of coaching. This
lesson plan could translate in a bunch of different
leadership roles.

6. How long it will take to finish
the lesson
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• It will take around approximately 15-20
minutes to complete the lesson.

7. Pretest
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Take this pretest before continue
throughout the unit to measure
your coaching skills in your own
opinion.
When finished you will be rated
and will be prompt take another
posttest after the learning
module is completed.
Click here to take the pretest

8. Objective 1: Deploy efficient time management
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What is time management?
The ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work.
With poor time management skills, student athletes would struggle to
balance their education with their sport. This could lead to lack of
sleep, disorganized, low energy and self-doubt in how well they perform
in the classroom and in the field.
Ways of efficient time management for athletes
• Prioritize things to do
• Master the schedule
• Choose class time wisely
• Find an accountability partner

9. Objective 1: Deploy efficient time management
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Time to practice…
Practice Question #1
If a student-athlete does not use his time efficiently it could not only hurt his classroom grades but also
his athletic performance.
True False

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You are correct!
Great Job 

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Incorrect
Poor time management could effect both your grades and athletic performance.

12. Objective 2: Delivery clear and coherent feedback
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Successful feedback
• Be positive
• Don’t use judgement as a form of feedback
• Be neutral when providing feedback
• Be specific
• Make it a two-way conversation example: ask how they felt
• Follow up
Without proper communication skills both verbal and nonverbal communication the athlete would not
be able to receive the message the coach is trying to send.
Verbal
Verbal is the spoken word
Nonverbal
Nonverbal involves facial expressions, body language, and actions

13. Objective 2: Delivery clear and coherent feedback
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Time to practice…
Practice Question #2
A coach is watching an athlete compete and his body language and facial expressions are as if he is angry.
Which kind of communication is this?
Verbal Nonverbal

14. You are correct!
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Great Job 

15. Incorrect!
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Verbal commutation is spoken word

16. Objective 3: Developing meaningful relationships and
connections
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Power of trust: Coaches need to develop a relationship with their athletes. Athlete’s need to trust that
their coach could develop their physical skills and make the psychological side of sports their priority.
Athlete’s that are valued both on their athletic performance and as a person will have a better chance of
developing meaningful relationships.
Advantages of developing a relationship
• Trust in the process
• Positive team culture
• Establish a vision
• Communicate openly
• Build confidence
Disadvantages of not developing a relationship
• Lack of trust
• Question coaching
• Miscommunication
• Unwanted feeling

17. Objective 3: Developing meaningful relationships and
connections
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Time To Practice…
Practice Question #3
Advantages for developing meaningful relationships are
Building
Trust
Establishing a
vision
Wanted
feeling
All 3 are
correct

18. You are correct!
All three are examples of the results of developing meaningful relationships with your coach
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Great job 

19. Objective 4: Implement clear call to action
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Developing a relationship is the first step then after you would be able to have the conversation of the
clear call to action with an athlete. A coach that can talk to an athlete and be honest with their feedback
will benefit the most. Creating an open dialogue for the coach and athlete to expressed themselves will
lead to a healthier relationship and better athletic performance.
Benefits of Implementing clear call to action
• Talking about expectations will help both sides so there is no grey area
• Creating a clear plan for your athletes
• Creating rules to hold people accountable

20. Objective 4: Implement clear call to action
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Time To Practice…
Practice Question #4
Creating a clear plan for an athlete to follow is an example of a clear call to action?
True False

21. You are correct!
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Great job 

22. Incorrect!
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Creating a plan for an athlete is an example of implanting clear call to actions

23. Objective 5: Displaying empathy
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Empathy is the ability to focus on what other people are thinking and understand how other people see
things. This is very important when coaching understanding athlete's situation and being able to put
yourself in someone else's shoes and staying patience with the athlete. Staying patience is very
important while displaying empathy because you take a second and understand what the athlete is going
through.
Displaying empathy
• Listening to an athlete
• Being patience
• Understanding the situation the athlete is in.
• Asking engaging questions and comments

24. Objective 5: Displaying empathy
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Time To Practice…
Practice Question #5
When a coach asks its athletes engaging questions and comments it is an example of showing empathy?
True False

25. You are correct!
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Great job 

26. Post test
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You are now ready to take the post test click right above to bring you to the google form. Thank you 