Coaching with Purpose: Developing Human Potential in Young Athletes

Coaching with Purpose: Developing Human Potential in Young AthletesDr. Christopher Manno

Mr. Peter Teifer

Seminar Overview• The purpose of youth competitive

athleticso The role of the coach as a leader and role

model for young peopleo Sportsmanship and charactero Developing the full potential of youngsters

• The technical aspects of coaching: Best technical coaching practices

o The physiology of movement and athleticso Safety: Physically and emotionally safe and

sound coaching practices

• Q and A

Effective coaching takes some soul searchingQuestion…Who are you serving?

What is “Coaching with Purpose?”Serving Others or Serving Self An extreme example

What are the purposes of youth athletics?Dr. Chris Manno

Coaching with Purpose

Joe Ehrmann

So, it’s clear...The purpose of coaching is to serve the youngsters, not the coach or parents.

Purposes of Youth Athletics• To develop the potential of youngsters

o Emotional potentialo Social potentialo Physical potential

• To develop positive character traits

• To develop habits of lifetime fitness

• To develop athletic skills and proficiency

The role of the coachA role model.

Young people will forget nearly all of what you told them.They will only remember your example and how you made them feel.

The Leadership Challenge - The 5 most important things leaders do.Kouzes and Posner

Good leaders, and good coaches...

• Model the way

• Inspire

• Challenge to be their best

• Enable them to act

• Encourage the heart

Coaching CharacterJoe Ehrmann

Positive Character Traits that Athletics can Instill

• Discipline• Determination• Dedication

• Confidence• Concentration• Consistency

• Respect • Teamwork• Service

Character is not taught; rather, it is modeled. Kids don’t care what we say; they only attend to what we do.

Suggestion...Attend a game or match…NOT your team; NOT your kids. Just observe people and their behavior.

Ask...Is the coach serving others or serving self? Is the coach developing character? Is the coach building or tearing down?

Coaches should be positive role models for young people, and therefore should display respect, poise, and self-control at all times. This includes

the respectful treatment of others, refraining from the use of inappropriate or foul language, and demonstrating self-discipline by

remaining in control in all situations.

What is the difference between “screaming” and “yelling”, and “directing” and “coaching” ?

Screaming and Yelling...scream [skreem] verb

1.to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry.2.to emit a shrill, piercing sound: The sirens and

whistles screamed.3.to laugh immoderately or uncontrollably: The

comedian had the audience screaming.4.to shout or speak shrilly, especially with harsh or

exaggerated words: They screamed across the back fence.

5.to play or sing in a high, loud, harsh manner.

yell [yel] verb

1.to cry out or speak with a strong, loud, clear sound;

shout: He always yells when he is angry.2.to scream with pain, fright, etc.

Service to self.

Directing and Coachingdi·rect [dih-rekt] verb

1.to manage or guide by advice, helpful information,

instruction,etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.

2.to regulate the course of; control: History is directed

by a small number of great men and women.3.to administer; manage; supervise: She directs the

affairs of the estate.4.to give authoritative instructions to; command; order or

ordain: I directed him to leave the room.5.to serve as a director in the production or performance of

(a musical work, play, motion picture, etc.).

coach [kohch]

verb

1.to give instruction or advice to in the

capacity of a coach;instruct: She has coached the present tennis champion.

Service to youngsters.

Main difference...Control, emotion, and intent.

Codes of ConductFor players/athletesParentsCoaches

Code of Conduct for Athletes• Train consistently as advised by the coach and athletic Trainer.• Abide by team rules.• Maintain my academic responsibilities.• Demonstrate a consistent willingness to learn and progress.• Abide by the rules and regulations of the student body.• Conduct myself at all times that I will bring credit to my team/school. • Demonstrate sportsmanship during practices and athletic contests.

Code of Conduct for Parents• I will encourage sportsmanship from players, coaches, officials, other parents,

and spectators at every practice and athletic contest by exhibiting positive support for everyone involved.

• I will not place a burden on my child to win games/matches. The primary purpose of interscholastic athletics is to promote the physical, emotional, and social development of student athletes.

• I will not argue or complain about an official’s decision.• I will refrain from being a sideline coach or referee. I will provide positive• support for all players on all teams.• I will support efforts to provide an environment for my child that is free from• drugs, tobacco, and alcohol. I will refrain from their use at all school related• Events.• I will provide consistent guidance to ensure my child treats all players,

coaches, fans, and officials with respect.

Code of Conduct for CoachesI hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for all student athletes participating in BTHS athletic programs by following this Coaches’ Code of Ethics:•I will encourage sportsmanship from players, fellow coaches, officials, parents, and spectators at every practice and athletic contest by demonstrating sportsmanship.•I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my student athletes ahead of a personal desire to win.•I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.•I will do my best to provide a safe playing environment for my athletes. I will check the player’s equipment and playing environment. I will notify the necessary personnel to correct identified problems.•I will not argue or complain about an official’s decision.•I will organize all practices with safety as a priority and according to BoE Policy.•I will provide a learning environment. The practice field is a classroom.•I will consistently seek out professional knowledge concerning principals of Coaching.

Our youngsters need leaders…not media celebrities.Visit www.positivecoach.org

Model - Challenge and Inspire - Enable and Encourage

The technical aspects of coaching: Best technical coaching practices Mr. Pete Teifer, BTSD Supervisor of Athletics and Activities

Understanding the Components of Physical Fitness

Muscular Strength - the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert force.

Muscular Endurance - the ability to sustain repeated muscular actions for an extended

time


Muscular Flexibility - the ability to move through a range of motion around a joint

Cardiovascular (CV) Conditioning - The ability of the CV system to supply O2 to the working muscles during

exercise


Body Composition- The relative percentage of body fat compared to lean body mass (muscle, bone, water, etc.)

Understanding the Components of Physical Fitness - Skill Related

Speed - The ability to move quickly from one point to another in a straight line.

Agility - The ability of the body to change direction quickly


Balance - The ability to maintain an upright posture while still or moving.

Coordination - Integration with body, hand and/or foot movements with the inut of the senses.


Reaction Time - The amount of time it takes to initiate movement.


Muscular Power - the explosive aspect of strength - its the product of strength &

speed of movement.Power - (force X distance)/time

Principles of Conditioning

Principle of Progressive Overload - The theory that, to maximize the benefits of a training

program, the training stimulus must be progressively increased as the body adapts to

the current stimulus (push to moderate discomfort).

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