COACHING TIPS * the type of player behaviour that Communicating with Athletes The success and enjoyment you re- ceive from coaching will be influenced by your ability to communicate with your athletes, How you speak tu athletes (espe- cially younger ones) is just as important as whal “you have ‘to Say. Gestures, facial expressions of joy. oranger, intimidation: and kind behaviour. are all forms of non-verbal communication that’ greatly influence ‘the ‘message you deliver. -The most effective way of improving “communication: between codches and athletes: is the positive: approach... Communicate positively by: ~.* emphasizing those things athletes do correctly instead of constantly pro- viding feedback of what went. wrong * looking for,ways to allow athletes (o feel good aboul themselves, ¢.g., compliment the way the athletes look In their uniforms ; ‘* appearing cheerful and enthusias- lic while coaching, thus creating a feeling of being involved in something * encouraging athletes to express their likes or dislikes. Wise coaches can: learn by ‘listening. to. athletes’ expectations.” a The positive approach i is communi- cated “both in verbal and non-verbal messages, If. a positive approach is, - used consistently, athletes will develop a greater level of confidence and. trust, This will make your job as couch much more rewarding and. fun. Com- municate and have fun. ° Communicating with Parents The type of relationship between the coach .and parents strangly in- fluences .the. amount of enjoyment an athlete will-derive from’ participating in sport. The: following checklist has been developed for coaches: interested in improving coach-parent relations. Meer with parents to discuss: "© your: coaching philosophy, e.g.learning the skills of the sport and having fun are more important than winning ia children's sport . * objectives.a and goals of the team will be reinforced, i.¢., good effort, team play, good sportsmanship «the behaviour of parents, Le., being supportive and respectful of other teams, officials, your coaching * the teclinical, expertise that somic parents may have, e.g. have parents assist with running a practice. ‘< Poor parent-coach. relationship is “usually” the result of inadequate com- ~ munication; Coach and: parents should be. working. together (o ensure the players have fun and develop skills. ~~ Supportive, honest and open com- munication with. parents. will allow everyone to learn and have fun. ; Keys for Planning a Practice ice Practices ‘should be fun, safe and - well organized: The following six ; steps provide a good guide for planning: : 1, Set an overall goal based on: « the skills you would like to teach * previous practice evaluations | 2, Conduct a.warm-up ta: «prepare the body for the activities to follow - « work on sport specific flexibility exercises * provide a link to organization for skill instruction * teach skills early in the session while ‘athletes are most ready for learning (fresh) © monitor drills to correct error and provide positive feedback © * plan for maximum activity by considering number of players, equipment and space. Group for ease of progression bath'in difficulty and organization e.g. 2’s, 4’s and 8's. 4, Skill practice; * design “game-like” drills that challenge the athlete to use the skills introduced * provide feedback 5, Fun/fitness: include several “fun” drills/activities in every practice + introduce relays, tag and modified games to develop fitness : finish on‘a positive note Cont’d Page C6 see mental health ina ECs we LIGHT ~SomEONE You Know Has A MENTAL ILLNESS. Show you care. Get the facts. Call the B.C. Mental Health Information Line. . 1-800-661-2121 or 669-7600 (Lower Mainland) Sponsored by the B.C, Mental Health Communications Council Dy : ‘Alignmen for ALL | Makes and / | Models , Our new Computerized Alignment Facilities will give you the most accurate wheel alignment available. 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