1. NonverbalCommunication:Coaching By Adam C. Eisler

2. My Personal Coaching Background I started as a gymnast in my elementary school years. Afterone short year as a gymnast, I joined the cheerleading teamat Destin Middle School in Destin, Fl. My freshman and sophomore year of high school, I was onFort Walton Beach High School Varsity Competitivecheerleading team. Nationally ranked and known, Iexperienced extensive training. After my sophomore year, I made the transition to All StarCheerleading. All Star is simply competitive cheerleading,without the requirements and expectations of schoolcheerleading (No football games, no pep rallies Strictlycompetition.) 3. My Personal Coaching Background Upon entering All Star Cheerleading at Premier Wildcats of Panama City, I also beganassistant coaching to help pay for my tuition. After graduating from high school, I moved to New Orleans where I began cheering forElmwood Galaxy All Stars, and again, assistant coaching to help with tuition. Now, I am the head tumbling coach of Cheer Force New Orleans, and coach the BenFranklin High School cheerleading teams. 4. What is Nonverbal Communication? Nonverbal communications include: Facial expressions Kinesics- gestures displayed through body language Proxemics- physical distance between communicators Eye contact Paralanguage Physiological changes 5. Whats the Point? Nonverbal communication can allow individuals to: Reinforce and/or modify what is said in words. Display information about emotions. Define/reinforce relationships. Provide feedback. Regulation of the flow of communication. 6. Nonverbal Communication asa Coach Communicating with athletes as a tumbling coach is extremely important. Safety Security (Trust) Comprehension Body Control 7. Nonverbal Communication asa Coach Types of nonverbal communication implemented: Kinesics (Body Language) Posture Eye Contact Paralanguage Closeness/Personal Space 8. Kinesics as a Coach Body Movements: Making an athlete feel: Comfortable Safe Offer information on how to executea skill Encouragement Providing insight on execution Reinforce something said 9. Posture as a Coach Open VS Closed Posture Open Posture and Coaching: Interest Comfort Closed Posture and Coaching: Disinterest Discomfort 10. Eye Contact as a Coach Making an athlete feel: Safe Ready When to execute skills Comfortable 11. Paralanguage as a Coach Tone and Pitch Speed and Volume Pauses and Hesitations 12. Closeness/Personal Space as a Coach Making an athlete feel: Comfortable Safe Spotting a skill: Body positions Teaching a new skill Controlling the athletes skill