Characteristics of Highly Successful Coaches
Character
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Ethical
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Professional
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Tell the truth, don't manipulate
Competent
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Strive to improve
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Thorough understanding of the game
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Seldom out-coached
Committed
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Passion for sport & coaching
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Energy, drive, enthusiasm
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Highly competitive
Caring
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Put athletes needs first
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Get to know athletes on a personal level
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Care about athletes as people
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"They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care"
Confidence Builder
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Make Athletes feel good about themselves
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Convince athletes that they will be successful
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Get the most out of the talent available
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Set high standards but be supportive
Communicator
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Open, honest, direct, approachable
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Involve athletes as much as possible -- listen to them
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Be aware of possible concerns & conflicts -- anticpate ahead of time
Consistent
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Develop a stable philosophy
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Productive and consistent mood at practice
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Consistent approach to rules & standards
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Highly organized -- take practice and game preparation seriously, all the time
