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Speaking the Same Language: Communicating Effectively with
Athletes Presented By: Amanda Myhrberg, M.S.
Robyn Braun, Ph.D.
Kristin Webster, Ph.D.
Wilma Boulware, M.S.
What does effective communication look like?
Why Would a Coach Need to Communicate?
Impart Information
Inspire Monitor
Clarify Reinforce
5 Principles of Good Communication
Focused
Organized
Clear
Understanding
Supported
Becoming Self-Aware
Message
• What are you trying to convey?
Action
• Do your words match your body language?
Tone
• How you say something vs. what has been said.
Activity: Blindfold Maze • Objective
– Make it through the maze in the quickest amount of time.
• Directions
– The attendees will be divided into 3 groups.
– Each group will consist of a blindfolded maze runner, two direction givers, and cheerleaders.
– The two direction givers of each group will be given an index card with rules on how to communicate with their maze runner.
– When the coach says GO the team that finishes first through the maze wins!
Providing Directions
• Gain eye contact with the athlete while speaking.
Eye Contact
• Use other learning modalities to enhance verbal directions. i.e. visual aids, gestures, or physical prompts
Enhance Verbal Directions
• Keep directions to 2-3 points.
Chunk Information
• Language being used should be specific and easy to understand.
Be Explicit & Consistent
Can they hear us?!
Athletes
Difficult to control how athletes interpret information.
Keep yourself current.
Learn how to say the same thing several ways.
Summary
• Know what effective
communication looks like.
• F.O.C.U.S.
• Become self-aware
• Provide Clear Directions
• You can’t control athletes but you can control how you interact with them.
Questions?
References Beyer, R., Flores, M. M. & Vargas-Tonsing, T. M. (2009). Strategies and
methods for coaching athletes with hidden disabilities. Journal of Youth Sport, 4, 10-15.
United States of America Air Force. (2004). The Tongue and Quill (Report No. AFH 33-337). Retrieved from http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_cio_a6/publication/afh33-337/afh33-337.pdf
Yukelson, D.P. (2006). Communicating effectively. In J.M. Williams (Ed.), Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance (5th Ed.) (p. 174-191). New York: McGraw Hill