Attributes of a coach

1. ATTRIBUTES OF A
COACH
“HIGH TECH” or “HIGH TOUCH” ?

2. QUALITY COACHING
 Successful coaching is about
understanding human relationships and
managing people.
 Good coaches instruct technique, effective
coaches teach players how to play games.

3. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
 the PERSON
 the PLANNER
 the PSYCHOLOGIST
 the PRACTICIONER
 the PARTICIPATOR
 the PREPARER

4. the PERSON
 You must have a natural “FEEL” for people
 Understand and manage your “EGO” / be aware of your
ambition
 Coach for the welfare of the “TEAM”, not your future
 Be energetic.…have a “NATURAL” work ethic
 Believe in ethical values, behave rationally (fair,
impartial)
 Have a sense of humour
 Develop your own coaching style, always be YOURSELF !

5. the PERSON
(Coaching Cue)
SUCCESSFUL COACHES ARE THOSE WHO
INSTINCTIVELY UNDERSTAND THAT THE
SHORTEST DISTANCE BETWEEN
THEMSELVES AND THEIR PLAYERS IS
LAUGHTER

6. the PLANNER
 The “TEAM” is paramount….know your players
 Have a good vision for the “TEAM”
 Set S.M.A.R.T. GOALS for your players,
….you must understand they are all different
 Be well organized….but don’t “OVER PLAN”
 Be well disciplined and comfortable with a routine
 Delegate tasks, “TRUST” your support staff

7. the PLANNER
(Coaching Cue)
THE ANSWER TO THE RIDDLES OF LIFE
ARE ALWAYS HIDDEN IN THE DETAILS

8. the PSYCHOLOGIST
 Understand that 90% of all sport is played in the head
 Recognize the role of ego and relationships as performance
indicators, they know no boundaries !
 “ALWAYS COMMUNICATE”, you must be confident, open and
natural.…“NEVER TELL LIES”
 Offer “CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM” as well as “PRAISE”,
when speaking with players
 Always respect your players, be discrete about their lives
 You will “NEVER” know all the answers

9. the PSYCHOLOGIST
(Coaching Cue)
THERE IS NO TRAP SO DEADLY IN LIFE, AS
THE TRAP WE SET FOR OURSELVES

10. the PRACTITIONER
 You must have an advanced and well developed
knowledge of the “GAME” (tactics and mechanics)
 Your understanding of “SPORT”….and individual
differences….cannot, and will never, be acquired out of a
book
 It is vital you possess competent teaching skills and be
able to demonstrate the skills of the game !
 Be innovative and flexible, back your judgement to
change things if necessary

11. the PRACTITIONER
(Coaching Cue)
KNOWLEDGE AND COACHING EXPERTISE
IS MORE VALUABLE THAN A REPUTATION
RESPECT AND CREDITABILITY MUST BE
EARNT

12. the PARTICIPATOR
 A mature demeanour during fixtures is essential….you
must be the constant role model
 Always respect the “GAME”….referees, umpires, officials
 Acknowledge the ebbs and flows of matches, it’s the
players’ game….they must make the decisions
 Don’t overreact to results….win or lose

13. the PARTICIPATOR
(Coaching Cue)
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHEN TO
LEAVEN ONES’ PRIDE WITH HUMILITY

14. the PREPARER
 You must be a good “READER” of matches….be able to
identify trends, etc.
 As a “TACTICIAN”, you should be comfortable providing
strategic options and directions
 Be a risk taker, your confidence and belief in your players
is priceless and infectious….trust your experiences
 You must be a “GOOD” selector….
 Be aware of fads and theories, “FRESHNESS” and “JOY”
are the most successful simple strategies

15. the PREPARER
(Coaching Cue)
THE INEXPERIENCED OFTEN COMPLICATE
LIFE WITH TOO MANY OPTIONS

16. AS A COACH, HOW WOULD YOU EVALUATE
YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES IN
THESE ATTRIBUTES ?
your future…..