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Coaches are ALWAYS evaluating 📺
Coaches play players they trust.
One meeting with the Raptors changed the course of PJ Tucker's career
How is your body language when you are not in the game?
A question to ask your players:
If we had a camera follow you pre-game, during the game, and immediately post-game, what do YOU hope we would see?
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Creighton Actions.
The Bluejays run some of the best stuff of the teams in the country.
Approachability & leadership 💭
5 Coaching Takeaways from Dustin Aubert
Coaching the way you've been coached: Based on one's own experiences and upbringing. He was influenced by his father, who was a coach and wanted to cast a vision for others while helping them achieve their goals.
Shift, Shrink, Start: James Clear shares starting with who you want to be, shifting to how that person would act, shrinking to control what you can control, and then starting the process. This mindset helps him focus on personal growth and development as a coach.
The Coach's Clap: The importance of positive reinforcement and showing appreciation to players during games. The Coach's Clap is a technique where coaches applaud players' efforts and actions, independent of the outcome. It helps create a positive environment and shows that the coach values the process.
Encourage self-discovery and player autonomy: Letting players play and allow them to have self-discovery on the court. Instead of always telling them what to do, he encourages players to communicate more and express their ideas.
Implement the ABCD methodology for effective communication: The communication method is called ABCD, which stands for Agree, Build, Challenge, and Go Deeper. This methodology encourages players to communicate their thoughts and ideas during discussions, fostering healthy discourse and deeper understanding.
Incorporate team-building activities and inside jokes: The power of team culture and inside jokes. He shares examples like the "fishing chair" activity inspired by Dabo Sweeney and "Teach It Tuesday" inspired by Brett Brown. These activities create bonds within the team and foster a positive and inclusive team culture.
Embrace vulnerability as a coach and leader: The power of vulnerability encourages coaches to show a more vulnerable side of themselves to build stronger connections with players. Vulnerability can create a safe environment for players to be themselves and build trust within the team.
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