ATTRIBUTES OF A COACH

“HIGH TECH” or “HIGH TOUCH” ?

TOOT BYRON, TOOT BYRON, 20042004

Queensland Cricket

QUALITY COACHING

Successful coaching is about understanding human relationships and managing people.

Good coaches instruct technique, effective coaches teach players how to play games.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

the PERSON the PLANNER the PSYCHOLOGIST the PRACTICIONER the PARTICIPATOR the PREPARER

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 !

the PERSON (Coaching Cue)

SUCCESSFUL COACHES ARE THOSE WHO INSTINCTIVELY UNDERSTAND THAT THE SHORTEST DISTANCE BETWEEN THEMSELVES AND THEIR PLAYERS IS LAUGHTER

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

the PLANNER (Coaching Cue)

THE ANSWER TO THE RIDDLES OF LIFE ARE ALWAYS HIDDEN IN THE DETAILS

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

the PSYCHOLOGIST(Coaching Cue)

THERE IS NO TRAP SO DEADLY IN LIFE, AS THE TRAP WE SET FOR OURSELVES

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

the PRACTITIONER(Coaching Cue)

KNOWLEDGE AND COACHING

EXPERTISE IS MORE VALUABLE

THAN A REPUTATION

RESPECT AND CREDITABILITY

MUST BE EARNT

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

the PARTICIPATOR(Coaching Cue)

IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHEN TO LEAVEN ONES’ PRIDE WITH HUMILITY

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

the PREPARER(Coaching Cue)

THE INEXPERIENCED OFTEN

COMPLICATE LIFE WITH TOO MANY

OPTIONS

AS A COACH, HOW WOULD YOU

EVALUATE YOUR STRENGTHS AND

WEAKNESSES IN THESE ATTRIBUTES

?

your future…..