Having coaching conversations
Having a conversation with someone else is a brilliant way of getting a different perspective on you and your coaching. Think about those that might be able to offer some useful feedback.
Reflection helps you make sense of your experiences and change your practice. When preparing for a coaching conversation, think about what you might want to focus on. Some themes/questions to consider could include:
- describing your coaching style
- identifying your coaching strengths
- thinking about how you communicate with different groups (players/parents/other coaches).
Self-reflection does have its limitations as it can be limited by your own:
- awareness
- personal biases
- assumptions.
Consider your coach support session:
- What did you discuss that was different to what you expected?
- What did you hear that makes you more curious?
- What do you need to find out more about?