As we strive to keep things simple in our training programs it is imperative that we understand our coaching needs to be just as simple. Here is a quick rundown to keep us on track while coaching our athletes.
COACHING
TEACHING: Clear, Clean, Concise and Direct. YOU MUST BE A GREAT TEACHER!
CLEAR - speaking or watching what you want.
CLEAN - exercise cues, graphics or video
CONCISE - break everything down. Fundamentals. TO THE POINT
DIRECT - direct your teaching at an individual or individuals
-Be specific and organized when critiquing players.
-Be specific with your exercises and drills.
-Demand they do exercise correclty / finish drills. If not do it again or teach better.
FINALLY
Correct one thing at a time = 85% SUCCESS RATE
Correct two things at a time = 35% SUCCESS RATE
Correct three things at a time = Good Luck!
No training Program is good or bad unless its not prepared, layout, comprehensive and coached
If you are bored, your athletes have already been for a while.
YOUR ATTITUDE, PREPAREDNESS AND ENERGY ARE CONTAGIOUS!
Give the players your all!!