When we see a successful team, we recognize the players for their extraordinary talent and capabilities. However, the reason they get there is incredible coaching. A study by The Harris Public Policy believes that the coaches are responsible for 20-30% of the team’s outcome. This proves how coaches are a huge asset for a team and how well they can perform. This is why we need strong and understanding leaders to coach the future of sports.
A good coach constantly recognizes a player’s strengths and weaknesses. They do not give the same advice to every player; they tell each athlete what they must do to improve. Generalizing each player on a team and only focusing on one problem can lead to repetitive mistakes and no improvement. What if that player does not need help in that area? What if they are struggling with something else? Is there a more significant problem the player is having underneath the surface? These are questions coaches should ask themselves to avoid just generalizing the main issue over a whole team. We are all human; we are unique. Since no two people are the same, not everyone will have the same specific problem in the sport. This is why coaches should pay attention to each player and identify their weaknesses independently. By doing this, they will understand their players better and educate them on what they need to do to improve. This will lead to a more significant relationship between the coach and the athlete. The Aspen Institute did a study involving 10,485 coaches and showed how educators reported having higher confidence in coaching than noneducators. This proves that to be a good coach, you need to be able to explain things to your athletes in a way they will understand. Going hand in hand with being a good educator is a good communicator. Because if the team does not understand you; how will they listen to you? Players need good coaching to be able to thrive and excel in the very competitive environment of sports.
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