The role of communication for Athletes

Learning Outcomes Understand the factors involved in communication Evaluate communication factors in given scenarios Determine the importance of factors when communicating with different media

Types of Communication Verbal Non-verbal Conversation Conference Podcast Interview Body language Written (email / letter) Imagery Appearance

Types of Media Visual Non-visual TV Internet video Video logs Social Media Website Documentary Newspapers Radio Magazines Social media Website Books

Factors effecting communication Ability to listen Body Language / Appearance Reading Ability Personal Delivery Language – (vocabulary, technicality, simplicity) Speech – pace, tone, accent Preparation for communication Emotional State

Active Listening Do’s Dont’s listen actively … use body language pay full attention to the coach, clarify details demonstrate you are listening by paraphrasing points. interrupting thinking about what you want to say rather than listening making judgements

Body Language

Video Interview Task In groups you are tasked with analysing the factors of communication of athletes in different interviews Communicating accurately and clearly Preparation for communication - (purpose and content, audience, rehearsals, scripts and prompt sheets, research, resources and information gathering) Personal delivery - (communication styles and body language, language, speech, use of technical vocabulary, pace, intonation, clarity), Wayne Rooney – Christian Ronaldo Wayne Rooney – Gary Neville

Role Play Activity In Groups:- Post match press conference following 3rd straight defeat in the league. Pre world cup press conference whilst entering the competition as champions. Post match press conference following controversial on pitch brawl between rival teams. First match after rumoured training ground bust - up

Interview Preparation

Secrets of Media Interview

Interview Techniques

Factors Effecting Communication communicating accurately and clearly preparation for communication (purpose and content, audience, rehearsals, scripts and prompt sheets, research, resources and information gathering) personal delivery - (communication styles and body language, language, speech, use of technical vocabulary, pace, intonation, clarity), appearance, timing, requirements of different media types

Task Analyse the different factors involved in athlete communication in the following scenarios. Rate them in terms of importance and explain why

Scenarios

Summary Alter their communication slightly depending on who they are dealing with. For example, employers and officials are in positions of authority and should be communicated with in a very formal and polite manner. This may also be the case with coaches and managers, although this depends on their leadership style and relationship with the athlete, as some coaches may prefer more relaxed, informal communication from their athletes'. Team mates and colleagues on the other hand can be communicated with in a much more informal and relaxed way, although it is important to remain respectful to colleagues at all times.

KEEP YOUR FEEDBACK TO COMPARE NEXT WEEK Training Ground Task Conduct video analysis of your peers during interview in a training ground scenario – FEEDBACK TO CLASS Comment on; Accuracy and Clarity of verbal communication Body Language and use of technical vocabulary Appearance Active Listening KEEP YOUR FEEDBACK TO COMPARE NEXT WEEK

Analysis Task Questioning Group 1 Questioning Group 2 Listening skills Try to be aware of the factors effecting communication Within your groups think of 5 relevant questions to ask the other groups. Analysis Questioning Group 1 Questioning Group 2 Listening skills Body Language Speech Personal Delivery Language

Videos Harry Redknapp Alister McGowen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOgTCbz-XmU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YDe_vu4bCo

Summary - P4 P4: describe the factors to be considered when giving two different types of media interview Television (local & national) Radio (local & nation) Newspaper National Newspaper Magazines Club Magazine communicating accurately and clearly preparation for communication (purpose and content, audience, rehearsals, scripts and prompt sheets, research, resources and information gathering) personal delivery - (communication styles and body language, language, speech, use of technical vocabulary, pace, intonation, clarity), appearance, timing, requirements of different media types

Summary – P5 P5: describe the factors to be considered when communicating with significant others communicating accurately and clearly preparation for communication (purpose and content, audience, rehearsals, scripts and prompt sheets, research, resources and information gathering) personal delivery - (communication styles and body language, language, speech, use of technical vocabulary, pace, intonation, clarity), appearance, timing, requirements of different media types