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What Makes A Good Coach
By Mike Smith, Recreation Director of Coaching Oregon Youth Soccer Association
A good coach is someone who knows winning is wonderful, but is not the triumph of sports.
A kid’s coach is someone who goes to work early, misses meals, gives away weekends and plays havoc with family schedules so he or she can help out a group of youngsters.
A good coach is someone who stays half an hour or more after practice to make sure every one of the players has a safe ride home.
Effective Communication for Coaches
By Dan Freigang, Sport Psychologist with the U.S. National Team
What is the most prized quality of a coach?
Experienced players, coaches, the research and common sense all agree, the ability to communicate effectively is the most important skill for a coach to possess. Communication skills help good coaches to get better and allow players to make breakthroughs. Communication is the key skill for business executives and is also the key for successful relationships. This month we will look at how improving your coaching communication skills can improve the motivation of your players.
