attributes of a coach “ high tech ” or “ high touch ” ? toot byron, 2004 queensland cricket
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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…..