Developing your Philosophy

Developing Your Coaching Philosophy 

Self Awareness:

Why do I coach?

What are my goals as a coach?

Am I a good coach?

What would make me a better coach?

How would my athletes describe me as a coach?

What do I value most about coaching?

Personal Philosophy:

Do you think that a coaching philosophy that includes an emphasis on optimal development and experience is unrealistic or naïve in today’s society?

Do you believe that the greatest athletes in the world care about optimal experience and optimal development as much as the bottom line, winning or losing?

Do you think your philosophy should remain the same regardless of the age or ability?

Is it important that all your athletes and assistant coaches (if you have any) accept and believe in your philosophy?

Can the philosophy of coaching male and female athletes be the same (why or why not?)