1. Getting the Best From Your Coach
Chapter 24

2. Coaches They are not perfect They are real people - video
They are doing things for the better of the team

3. 4 Common Coaching Mistakes
Too uptight before competition
Overload the athletes with too much new stuff at one time
Stress the athletes out before a big competition
Failure to give athletes adequate feedback on how to improve - Video

4. If you aren’t getting good feedback, there are 3 things you can do
1. Take the time to thank you coach when he tells or shows you something that really helps
2. Learn to ask your coach for clarification on his feedback. Ask things like, “What specifically should I focus on this time?”
3. If you still don’t get good feedback, then learn to self-evaluate

5. Things you can do… Attempt to communicate – most coaches want to
Be diplomatic and positive, not attacking or complaining
Talk to an assistant. Be careful with this one

6. Negative Coaches Stereotypical whistle blowing coach
These guys aren’t them, just pictures
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