Coaches Should be More Like Good Parents
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Angry coaches bother me...One common style some coaches implement involves acting like drill sergeants, in hopes of transforming their athletes into machines. But let’s think back to all the parenting situations which closely mirror coaching. Parents who are too strict or too relaxed are unable to find a common ground with their children.
Not many individuals can connect with the parent that drilled every friend or significant other they had. The same can also be true for the parent that didn’t even know their friend’s names. You may remember being quite annoyed when constantly being asked; “Where are you going?” “Who will be there?” “What time will you be back?” Despite this, we may have been appreciative that they cared enough to ask. The point is that effective parenting for all parties seems to involve a healthy balance.
Same need for balance applies to coaching. Coaches should be caring individuals, but also be disciplined enough to keep moving forward. Becoming involved in an athlete’s day to day activities is vital in order to identify ways to adjust things that are sub-optimal to performance. At the same time it is necessary to keep a clear distinction between involvement, and an attempt to control. Positively influencing your athletes while at practice will have an impact both on and off the field.
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