Habits of a Successful Coach

This weekend…Start to form strong partnerships with

the local League teams

Remember…

According to experts, the amount of challenges faced by a team increases not only with the complexity of the problem that is trying to be solved but with the degree of VIRTUALITY

The Remote Team

Develop trust without face-to-face contact

Show –1. Competency (you know what works)2. Honesty (never place blame)3. Support (speak well of others)4. Reliability (they can count on you in the

ways that they need you )

Other tips on building the team:

Create an effective atmosphere – one that attracts people.

Run it like a meeting that respects people’s time and schedules.

Do what you can asynchronously. Provide opportunities for learning.Stay positive. Have some fun (informal chat is good).

Keep team members focused on the team goals (even though there are individual priorities)

1.Clarify each team member’s role and value of team collaboration2.Set expectations on participation & communicate regularly3.Keep focused on the big picture

Conference calls…

*Can be fun and productive*

What are some tips to making them that way?

Tips

Start on time, end on timeStick to the agendaHave everyone identify

themselvesSet some ground rulesTreat it like any other meeting –

quiet location, no interruptionsKnow how to work your mute

button!Don’t talk for too long; allow

everyone to speak

Keep focus

Make the calls an opportunity to learn and network

-- Have an agenda and keep to it -- Use the Guidance on Opportutnities to

create a mini-training opportunity -- Cheerlead whenever possible -- Drill down on what you hear -- Engage everyone on the call

Guidance on Opportunities

Why are they important?

-- Highlights resources-- Ensures we are seen as trainers/mentors

-- Giving something directly to your local Leagues

Tools to Communicate Doodle

Great for setting up a conference call Freeconferencecall.com

Provides you with a free number and access code to conduct conference call

Regular long-distance rates applySkype

Free 2-way video-conferencing Low-cost/free way to video-conference up to

10 individuals

Create a Doodle Account

Completing a Doodle

FreeConferenceCall.com

Skype