Influence for Today's Coaches

Do you have players who would make good leaders, but are unwilling? What are their objections or reasons? Can you help them overcome that doubt? It will be worth it. Listen to our suggestions.

What components will be included in your team culture? Will players be involved in deciding? How will your personality and philosophy influence your components?

Do your words have meaning for your players before a game? Do they inspire your players to reach higher? How can we improve our ability to prepare our team with words?

Is your team involved in forming the expectations for your team? What about values and principles are they discussed? Does your team represent your school in a positive way in the classroom, community and on the field? Listen to our thoughts.

How would your players describe your coaching style? Are you flexible depending on who you are dealing with, or does the situations dictate your style? Are you consistent? Do players know they can count on you to make tough decisions in a consistent manner?

Are your players able to communicate on the field without talking? Can they look, nod, point or make eye contact and make their point. Why is that important? What are the benefits?

Do you assess player personalities? Are there drawbacks? Will it help or hinder their performance? What are the benefits?

Would you consider yourself an honest coach? Would your players say the same? Are your decisions based on honesty? What challenges have tested your honesty?

How do you train your coaches? your players? with respect to leadership and challenges? Who does the training? What is the setting? Are coaches leaving your school more often than you want?

Are you surprised that no one has previously taught your players character, values and integrity? If you don't teach them who will? Should you make it a priority?