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Coach autocrat or coach democrat?
“Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. ” (Rumi) In the communication between the coach – player (team) in practice, there are two most common ways of communication used by the coach – authoritative (ruling) and democratic (including). Some coaches are more inclined to authoritarian way of communication which puts themselves in the foreground. In such a communication the coach is tough, resolute, knows what he wants. Other coaches are more inclined to a democratic or an inclusive …
Personality of the coach
It is often said that a coach is a man who knows on Friday what will happen on Saturday, and on Sunday he explains why it did not happen on Saturday. A profession of the coach is no longer linked to the pitch or individual or team exclusively. Today, along with the work on the technical and tactical field, a coach must communicate with the media, sponsors, fans but also show to players by his example how to behave, look and represent themselves in their environment. Knowledge of communication and marketing …
Why is it so difficult to achieve a successful coaching career?
Because the coaching job is not all about football knowledge and experience only – there are some other crucial characteristics and skills of the individual, which are very important, such as: intelligence, character, efficient and quality communication, attitude, courage, responsibility, self-control, cooperation, hard work .. Having behind a successful player’s career is a great advantage in the very start for the coach because charisma of the top player is the key that opens the door to every club, when it comes to getting a job. But what’s next? It turned out …
Every word sends a message to be remembered
A coach communicates, making direct contact with the players and those around him, on a daily basis. Personal contact with the players is of tremendous value to a coach because it enables direct two-way communication, the exchange of information, advice and everything that promotes the achievement of positive communication. It’s impossible not to communicate! Whether you speak or not, you’re constantly communicating – with your appearance, tone of voice, gestures and movements. When you accidentally or deliberately ignore your players or the media – again you’re communicating. Your every move, smile, …
What can coaches learn from the Roman emperor?
They can learn a lot from the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Read the text and find out yourself whether I was right or not! Read the text and find out yourself whether I was right or not! Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD. For the first 8 years of his rule he was co-emperor with Lucius Verus. He would be remembered as an influential stoic philosopher as well as a formidable emperor. This interesting combination of philosopher and leader made Marcus Aurelius a memorable historical …