Coaching Philosophy Essentials

Developing Your Coaching Philosophy

• Definition of Philosophy: A love of learning and wisdom, views on objects, experiences, relationships, and values. A coaching philosophy affects decisions, actions, and overall effectiveness.
• Why Develop a Coaching Philosophy? Provides clarity on training rules, playing style, discipline and codes of conduct, and short/long-term objectives. It reduces uncertainty in decision-making and helps achieve success.
• How to Develop a Philosophy: Reflect on values, beliefs, and objectives. Consider how life experiences shaped views. Understand that a coaching philosophy evolves over time.
• Key Components of a Philosophy:
• Major Objectives: The values and goals the coach strives for.
• Beliefs/Principles: Guide how the coach achieves objectives.

Self-Awareness and Coaching

• Self-Awareness Importance: Essential to understand yourself to guide others.
• Self-Reflection: Reflect on who you are, what you want in life, your behavior and goals. Self-awareness influences how athletes perceive and emulate you.

The Three Selves

• Ideal Self: The aspiring version of yourself.
• Public Self: How others see you.
• Real Self: Your authentic self.
• Ideally, alignment exists between the three selves for mental well-being.

Self-Esteem in Coaching

• Self-Esteem in Coaching Success: Success in coaching is tied to self-esteem and belief in one's worth. This leads to greater confidence and better coaching performance.
• Self-Disclosure: Sharing feelings and insights builds trust and stronger relationships with athletes; requires honesty, authenticity, and appropriateness.

Conclusion

• Well-Developed Philosophy: Guides actions, decisions, requires self-reflection and ownership, and demonstrates actions rather than relying on words alone.