Coaching Philosophy

As a new and inexperienced coach, you have a lot to prepare yourself for in your first season. Of course, you are excited and eager about your first head coaching position. You most likely have planned what you are going to do and believe that you are ready. But are you truly ready? Do you even know what it means to be ready? Have you thought about the why's and how's of everything you will do as a coach? It is important as you get started in coaching to develop a philosophy. For that matter alone, even experienced coaches learn new ideas and alter their philosophies as they gain more and more experience in the field of coaching.

A positive coach wants to win but understands that before anything else, he is an educator. The development of his players is his top priority. He avoids thinking that the game is about himself rather than his players. He must have an dedicated commitment to what is best for the athletes. His first objective is his athletes and not himself, once that is established we can move on to development of his team.

A coach embraces upon victories and defeats as building blocks to teach athletes how to exaggerate on self-confidence and positive character traits such as discipline, self-motivation, self-pride, and an animation for life. The desire to see the athlete learn and productively improve his skill is key to an effective coaching program and demonstrates an exquisite coach.

A determined coach involves the team members in team recognizing that communication is crucial to building effective relationships with players. He displays appropriate relationships with every single player based on respect, devotion, and character. Each athlete feels equally important and is not treated based on their level of talent.

A truly dedicated coach feels an obligation to the sport he coaches. He loves the sport and shares that love and enjoyment with the all of the athletes. He respects opponents and their coaches. He is first to recognize that a worthy opponent will push his team to do its best. There is no level that you feel your team can not conquer. Therefore, you are permitted to teach all levels of the game. As long as you teach, teach in a positive manner. You will generate the best players and, ultimately, the best results.