Game day communication doesn't have to be and shouldn't be complicated as a Coach, but so often I hear coaches say they struggle with it. In this episode we look at how to approach game day communication and some tips for keeping it simple and straight-forward.

Staying ahead of the curve as a sports coach is important, the ability to be able to keep up to date with the latest trends and innovations across sport and in particular one's own sport.

Pressure is something you will have to deal with and cope with as a Sports Coach, there are many different types of pressure, but there is also perceived pressure as well which can be difficult to ignore. In this episode we talk about pressure and the best approaches to deal with it as coaches.

That saying, "Never judge a book by its cover", really does apply in a big way to coaching, and there are many occasion on a coaching journey where it is important to look deeper than that first impression, to kick the tyres to make sure you know as much as you can. In this episode we look at the importance of seeking more than that first impression.

As a sports coach the journey is what we make of it, and on that journey we will come across those moments which I like to call Sliding Door Moments. These moments are when we need to make decisions on where we want our journey to go. In episode 7 I explore these and the process I go through when I reach those Sliding Door Moments.

As a sports coach we should always look at the hole board.
So what does that mean, well in episode 6 we explore that and the importance of it as a coach, the importance of taking on advise etc, then taking a step back taking a wide angle view and making the decision or calling the play as coach. It's about understanding that the decision you make in the moment is going to impact decision and moves that come along down the track. Again it is about looking at the hole board when making your decisions as coach.

"Failing to plan is planning to fail" is a quote we often hear, but its very important reminder to all Sports Coaches that we must be always planning, planning, planning and planning some more in everything we do. In episode 5 of the Becoming a Coach podcasts series we look at the importance of planning as a sports coach and tips for how to go about it. If this is something BlueSky Sports International can help you or your club/organisation with then please get in touch with us by email [email protected]

As a coach it is important that despite all the white noise around you, that you trust your instincts and stick with what you are trying to achieve. There will be many distractions trying to take your coaching off course, trying to make you doubt that what you are looking to achieve is possible, despite all that have faith, trust your instincts and stick.

Your coaching philosophy is what underpins everything you do as a sports coach, it comes from your heart and its all about what you value and believe as a coach and it is the most important document you will carry with you on your sports coaching journey. In this episode of becoming a coach we look at how to go about developing your philosophy the questions you should be asking yourself to start with.

In episode 2 of Becoming a Coach we talk about the importance of becoming a passionate professional and making sure as a coach we act in every way in a professional way and manner. Also outline to club and organisation the importance of putting in place professional process around how you appoint and engage with your coaches.