Most of us confuse coaching with advice dumping. 

  • What you need to do is…
  • What I would do is…
  • Ok, let me tell you…

Coaching is about raising someone’s awareness level enough about a particular problem that makes them want to do something about it. 

Coaching is about putting your players in the best possible position to succeed. 

The greater desire the student wants to learn or get a result, the easier it is to coach. Friction comes in the way of ego. (personalities) 

And about 80% of coaching is about asking questions. Below is the leading aid I hand out when speaking. 

 

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