Title: How Coaches Can Impact Athlete Focus | Northcentral University
Headings: How Coaches Can Impact Athlete Focus
How Coaches Can Impact Athlete Focus
Jan 5 2018
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Content: These factors build an unbreakable relationship between the coach and athlete. My high school coach (Ann Candies) did the same for me and I truly respect her for what she did for me.” Coaches motivate the athletes they work with by motivating mind as well as muscle to improve performance and train effectively. But to do so, the athlete must commit to embracing the information the coach provides because of a true belief in that mentor. By listening as well as instructing, positive relationships are developed with their players, increasing the chances of team success. And that one-to-one communication must be infectious so that team members communicate effectively with each other during the game. While coaches may have the ideal game plan drawn up, if they can’t communicate with their team, the potential for victory is reduced. Ultimately, coaches should be passionate about teaching sport skills to their athletes. Coaches must be life-long learners of sport in order to properly train their athletes for peak performance. As the profession of sport coaching has evolved and sport has become a multi-billion dollar industry, many coaches have discovered sport incorporates both physical and mental training.