Coach Grabowski’s Notebook:

Coaching Points for Developing a Strong Player-Coach Relationship

Show Notes

Host Keith Grabowski shares a page from his notebook, specifically his coaching staff manual, that details the coaching points to develop a strong player coach relationship. He shares examples from his own experiences and recent FBS spring ball visits.

00:42 Where this information comes from

01:25 Relationships are important even at the highest levels

01:14 Tom Izzo example of “tough coaching”

02:19 Can’t find validation anywhere for treating players poorly

03:01 Introduction – trust, respect, caring, and honesty

05:24 Eye contact is important to communicating honesty

05:58 Be sure of yourself

06:31 Be careful with humor

07:00 Be yourself

07:41 Be honest

08:48 Talk to your players as people not just athletes; U. Buffalo example

10:06 When yelling is appropriate

13:37 Be patient; their success is your responsibility

15:54 Using physical discipline (running, sprints, etc.); is it appropriate?

16:00 Physical performance error

16:11 Mental mistakes

16:46 Lack of effort

17:30 University of Akron tempo example

18:32 Be flexible

19:55 Communicate positively and specifically

20:55 Make sure the have a role and an opportunity to contribute

23:05 Bench is a motivator

24:00 Set them up for success

24:59 No excuses mentailty

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