Maximise You – 10 Tips for Coach Well Being
Ann Quinn (Quinnessential Edge, London, UK)
ITF Coaching and Sport Science Review 2010; 50 (18): 3 - 4
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ABSTRACT
This article summarises some tips to help you maximise the most important person of all – you, so that you can enjoy the journey to your success both on and off the court.
Key words: Coach well being, health, self improvement.
Corresponding author: ann@annquinn.com.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Ten things every young coach should know
Ten things every young (swimming) coach should know
By Wayne Goldsmith (a few adjustments to offer Wayne’s recommendations to coaches in other sports)
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1. Learn from the guys (and gals) who have been there
The best way to learn is by doing. Next best is to learn by working with those who do the doing.
Find yourself a mentor: A senior coach who has experienced the ups and downs of coaching. If you can’t find a suitable senior swimming coach, seek out a senior coach from another sport. If you want to learn how to coach from someone who knows – coaching skills are generic across all sports.
- Find a senior coach who has strengths you lack.
- Find one who will be honest and sincere: one who is open in sharing the benefits of their experiences. One from whom you can listen to and accept honest criticism.
- Look for one who disagrees with your philosophy – who will challenge you – who will argue with you – someone who stimulates you to think, learn and grow.
A few hours a month with a great mentor is worth a hundred seminars, workshops and lectures.
By Wayne Goldsmith (a few adjustments to offer Wayne’s recommendations to coaches in other sports)
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1. Learn from the guys (and gals) who have been there
The best way to learn is by doing. Next best is to learn by working with those who do the doing.
Find yourself a mentor: A senior coach who has experienced the ups and downs of coaching. If you can’t find a suitable senior swimming coach, seek out a senior coach from another sport. If you want to learn how to coach from someone who knows – coaching skills are generic across all sports.
- Find a senior coach who has strengths you lack.
- Find one who will be honest and sincere: one who is open in sharing the benefits of their experiences. One from whom you can listen to and accept honest criticism.
- Look for one who disagrees with your philosophy – who will challenge you – who will argue with you – someone who stimulates you to think, learn and grow.
A few hours a month with a great mentor is worth a hundred seminars, workshops and lectures.
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