Title: Developing%20a%20Functional%20Coaching%20Philosophy
1Developing a Functional Coaching Philosophy
- Don Burroughs
- donnyb_at_nktelco.net
2Popular Thoughts on Philosophy
- When you're in the muck you can only see muck. If
you somehow manage to float above it, you still
see the muck but you see it from a different
perspective. And you see other things too. - The point of philosophy is to start with
something so simple as not to seem worth stating,
and to end with something so paradoxical that no
one will believe it. - Unintelligible answers to insoluble problems.
- There's a difference between a philosophy and a
bumper sticker.
3Wrong Reasons for Coaching
- Power
- Trophies
- Fulfill their own agenda
4Right Reasons for Coaching
- Molding a group of individuals into a team
- Be part of the game love of the sport
- Pass on knowledge
- Enjoyment of teaching players to play better and
help them develop - The thrill and excitement of sport
- Help young players have fun
- Want to share the experience with your kids
- Nothing kills a teams spirit faster than an
apathetic coach - Leadership is inspiring people to do their best
5Great Coaches Are Teachers
- Teaching them the skills
- Teaching them how to play within the team concept
- Teaching them how to make good decisions
- Teaching them not to be afraid to fail
- Teaching them character values
- Teaching them to be successful as players and
people
6Motivations for Successful Coaches
- Love of coaching
- Love of the game
- Fear of failure
- Need to prove to people they are good at coaching
- Love of competition
- The challenge itself
- Highs of winning knowing there will be lows of
defeat
7Aspects of Coaching Philosophy (1)
- Team needs a clear idea of what theyre expected
to do and how theyre expected to do it - Goal setting is a major part of motivation,
empowerment and commitment - Provide knowledge, information, and feedback
through stats - Verbal communication
- Our team will work harder and play harder than
anyone else - Believe in a team playing together, playing
unselfishly and having the characteristics of a
family - No individual is more important than the team
8Aspects of Coaching Philosophy (2)
- Play smart and make good decisions
- Total focus throughout competition
- Team is totally positive and enthusiastic
- Have fun and play loose
- Play with composure in a crisis situation
- Play with a lot of courage
- Play with confidence
- Play with a good attitude
9Philosophy is the pursuit of wisdom
- Helps us understand fundamental questions of
what, why and how - Determines how we view objects and experiences in
our lives - Determines how we view people and our
relationships with them - Determines how much value we place on objects and
people - Philosophical uncertainty leads to inconsistency
in behavior
10Why develop a coaching philosophy?
- A well-developed philosophy will help you make
difficult decisions and coach more successfully - Think like an accountant
11Purpose of a coaching philosophy
- Starts everyone on the same page
- Shows how you approach the game
- Blueprint of you as a coach
- No surprises for anyone
- Players make an informed decision to play for you
- Helps you keep winning in perspective
- Guide to coaching decisions
12A philosophy consists of
- Major objectives
- Your beliefs or principles that you achieve your
objectives
13Possible concepts in philosophy (1)
- Winning
- Sportsmanship
- Time management
- Academics
- Setting priorities
- Choosing captains
- Good decisions
14Possible concepts in philosophy (2)
- Commitment by coaches players
- Player roles
- Substitutes
- Trust
- Work ethic
- Resisting temptations
- Coachability
15Things that test your philosophy (1)
- Parents
- Administrators
- College coaches observing - recruiting
- Job security
- Boosters
- Personal competitiveness of the coach
- Tradition
- Time of season
16Things that test your philosophy (2)
- Rivalries
- Team morale
- Problem athletes player behavior
- Outside distractions
- Media
- Staff
- Family problems
17Know your self
- Self-awareness
- Self-esteem
- Self-disclosure
18Know your self-awareness
- When you are at peace with yourself you can help
your athletes be at peace with themselves - What you teach may well be less important than
what you demonstrate through your character and
philosophy - Your athletes are much more likely to become what
you are rather than what you want them to be
19Know your self-esteem
- The inner conviction about your competency and
worth as a human being - Not achieved by defeating others, but by living
up to your own realistic standards
20Know your self-disclosure
- Must be relevant to your relationship and
appropriate to the situation - If you dont self-disclose with your players,
they wont with you
21What is a successful coach? (1)
- Wins
- Relates to athletes
- Motivates their players
- Can recruit successfully (good players)
- Has good support financially
- Strong work ethic
- Has right equipment facility
- Good knowledge of the sport
22What is a successful coach? (2)
- Good staff
- Stays educated
- Graduates players at a high rate
- Their players love the game when they finish
their eligibility - Enjoy a lifetime friendship with former players
- Respected by players peers
- Mentors others in the field
23Don Shula
- Coaching philosophy sets the context and
boundaries within which our players and coaches
can operate. They keep me honest and heading in
the right direction. - Keep winning and losing in perspective
- Lead by example
- Go for respect over popularity
- Value character as well as ability
- Work hard, but enjoy what you do
24Tony DiCiccoCatch Them Being Good
- Know your limitations and use them as strengths
- Play hard, play to win, have fun
- Less is more
- The relay paradigm
- Vulnerable, humble leadership
25Tony DiCicco (cont.)
- Validate their feelings
- The challenge coefficient
- Imprint vs. Perfect
- One size doesnt fit all
- Be prepared to take a penalty
26Tony DiCicco (cont.)
- Validate their feelings
- The challenge coefficient
- Imprint vs. Perfect
- One size doesnt fit all
- Be prepared to take a penalty
27Pat SummittThe Definite Dozen
- Respect yourself and others
- Take full responsibility
- Develop and demonstrate loyalty
- Learn to be a great communicator
- Discipline yourself so no one else has to
- Make hard work your passion
28Pat Summitt (cont.)
- Dont just work hard, work smart
- Put the team before yourself
- Make winning an attitude
- Be a competitor
- Change is a must
- Handle success like you handle failure
29Coach Krzyzewski
- Preseason, Regular Season, Post Season, All
Season - Teaching
- Commitment
- Family
- Excellence
- Motivation
30Rick Pitino
- Build self-esteem
- Set demanding goals
- Always be positive
- Establish good habits
- Master the art ofcommunication
31Rick Pitino
- Learn from role models
- Thrive on pressure
- Be ferociously persistent
- Learn from adversity
- Survive success
32Anson Dorrance
- Players get better everyday from the competitive
cauldron. We keep score on everything we do in
practice.
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34Coaching Philosophy
- Hopefully it is based on
- Whats best for the kids
- What may improve their chances of success