Sports Mastery

OLD SCHOOL VS NEW SCHOOL COACHING STYLES Listen and learn as we explore 'old school coaching' vs 'new school coaching' styles. Coaching styles are often debated and argued by administrators, coaches, psychologists, parents, and athletes. My intention as a coach is to help the athlete grow as a person and as a competitor. This topic stirs emotions and stimulates questions. How do modern coaches differ from coaches of the past? Do they differ at all? What can coaches do to reach their athletes and promote optimum performance? How can a coach earn respect from athletes without using negative responses and punishments? Which coaching style or styles do athletes respond best to?   WHAT IS COACHING? Here are a few definitions: Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance.  It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them. In general, coaching should brings out the best by helping an athlete focus, break down tasks, and clarify their values. Coaching can be a  managerial  metho