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Originally Posted by nobles_point
This is 100% true.
I had one of my managers at work talk to me about the art and science of coaching or managing once and he said,
It requires more thought and etiquette than most people have the patience for.
Coaching isn't manipulation and intimidation despite what has made some individuals like Darryl Sutter successful.
Manipulation and intimidation are lazy shortcuts that have diminishing returns.
This is why some coaches have an expiry date. Yeah, it can be hard to genuinely reach a person, connect with them, or motivate them to play better.
But that's why they're paid a lot of money. The coaching profession in hockey needs a wakeup call and to look in the mirror.
I haven't done a Hockey Canada course in a while, but childhood psychology should be the focal point taught to coaches before skills and systems. If you want better teams you need better players and if you want better players you need better people.
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There are some good tips for encouraging kids in the coaching courses.
Addressing performance recommendations in a compliment sandwich is useful
Positive / suggestion for improvement / positive reinforcement
Example:
Hey, you are doing a great job with your skating
Next time with your c-cuts, I want you to try this ___
You are really on the right path developing a strong stride!
Simple stuff, and useful in everyday life
I personally think for so many people, their own worst enemy can be their mind, and too often you see the destructive influence of, frankly, people in positions of authority who have many struggles of their own that they fail to shield the kid from
It’s a tough situation.