Ask yourself what the opponents scouting report would say about you! That’s the analogy I use to initiate self-awareness and facilitate player development
This is SUCH a good approach. What are opponents comfortable with me doing? All the other teams in league force me backhand, and one of these years I’m totally going to have a mean backhand and blow their minds.
One thing that I think most coaches - whether that be player-led, grassroots, or elite club - often tend to forget is the power in booking out time for a 30 minute one on one chat with each player in your squad. Often we do it with new players or reactively for some reason, but up front having this chat with every player is so important for the reasons you discussed in this post, no promises being made but just getting on the same page.
yes! it is a lot of work, and not something I’ve done for every team I’ve coached. but it’s something that always pays dividends when I’ve done it. being proactive with your players is a big deal and creates in-roads for the sorts of conversations I’m talking about here.
Ask yourself what the opponents scouting report would say about you! That’s the analogy I use to initiate self-awareness and facilitate player development
This is SUCH a good approach. What are opponents comfortable with me doing? All the other teams in league force me backhand, and one of these years I’m totally going to have a mean backhand and blow their minds.
One thing that I think most coaches - whether that be player-led, grassroots, or elite club - often tend to forget is the power in booking out time for a 30 minute one on one chat with each player in your squad. Often we do it with new players or reactively for some reason, but up front having this chat with every player is so important for the reasons you discussed in this post, no promises being made but just getting on the same page.
yes! it is a lot of work, and not something I’ve done for every team I’ve coached. but it’s something that always pays dividends when I’ve done it. being proactive with your players is a big deal and creates in-roads for the sorts of conversations I’m talking about here.