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Faizan
Effective coaching demands tremendous time, effort, energy, and dedication to nurture each player’s talents and strengths. It is not easy – but I feel coaching is an incredibly fulfilling profession that can leave a lasting impression on you.
The Excitement of the New Season
The arrival of a new season is
always invigorating. It’s a time to reflect on each player’s potential and
identify specific areas for improvement.
Setting Goals
Whether it’s refining footwork,
perfecting a split dodge, or experimenting with a new shot, helping your
athletes set individual goals serves as a powerful motivator.
This approach reassures players that
their coach is invested in their personal development, emphasizing their
important role within the team.
Coaches can assist players in
documenting these goals and attaching timelines for accountability by
encouraging their athletes to keep a “goals journal” and write their goals and
timelines down. I would tell my players that “writing things down makes them
more real” whether it is in a journal or on a piece of paper they posted in
their room – and that definitely applies to the goals we set for ourselves.
Help your players craft their goals, inspire them to write them down and help
them identify a timeframe to achieve their goals. Regular check-ins and
impromptu chats with your athletes about their progress helps them stay
accountable.
