The influence of a coach runs far deeper than their voices encouraging you on the field. From being parent figures to overall life mentors, coaches take on so many diverse roles for their athletes. They also run an essential role for successful athletic programs via hiring quality staff and ensuring that all the work gets done.
However, one thing that is sure is that no matter what role coaches take on, all of their success is highly dependent on how hardworking they are and how much education they are willing to put in for those who are determined to commit themselves. As such, there are several skills that athletic directors and coaches can learn to develop and utilize to grow from an average coach into a successful one.
Maintaining Communication
An important aspect of success in every aspect of life is maintaining effective communication. A majority of challenges and obstacles tend to arise from miscommunication, making it difficult for one to see the end road to success. Moreover, miscommunication can also lead to mediocre performance and player injury.
Even though it is important for coaches to help awake and enhance the skills of their athletes, communication still takes the main priority from all of their abilities. If coaches can communicate effectively with their athletes, it will be much easier for them to improve their progress than simply shouting out the instructions.
Organization is Key
Having organization skills is another important element of successful coaches. Planning and organization help to keep athletes engaged. And without it, coaches and athletes both end up losing sight of their goals which further causes a hindrance to their sports progress.
With a proper system and routine, coaches are able to effectively nurture their athlete while keeping track of their progress. With visible progress and data at hand, coaches can create daily attainable goals that can help athletes maintain focus and keep up their motivational spirits more frequently.
Keen Observation
If a coach cannot see beyond the physical condition of an athlete, then it clearly shows they are lacking in their abilities as a professional. It is the responsibility of a coach to be able to perceive things, observe the small details and analyze how they can enhance their athletes’ progress more effectively. As such, coaches need to stay vigilant, be aware and comprehend the spoken and unspoken requirements of their athletes.
Why Are Successful Coaches Important in Sports Programs?
Sports programs allow young aspiring athletes to develop their skills at an early age, which is why it is crucial for them to have the perfect coach when they are just starting out. To further bring proof to our statement, let us consider the life example of Marco Jones Ekamba.
As one of the best professional footballers in Belgium, Marco Jones Ekamba knows firsthand the importance of having a good coach from a young age. Jones was always passionate about football, which is why he decided to enroll in the Youth Formation Centre of Anderlecht at the age of eight.
However, there were many factors that were not working out for him, an important one being not having a good enough coach who could help him develop the professional skills he needed. Hence, Jones left that place, and a year later, he joined the Youth Formation Centre of FCM Brussels Club, and after that, he attended a special program of football and school at CERIA. After enhancing his football skills from these places, Anderlecht approached him at the age of 13 to join their Formation Center.
In 2008, he was chosen for the Belgium U16 tournament and appeared in three matches. Two years later, he signed his first pro deal in Belgium, First Division A with Anderlecht, and in the following year, he was able to join the Cercle Brugge K.S.V under the supervision of his former manager and current head coach.
After that, Jones kept signing many professional deals, enhancing his football career at an exceptional pace – all thanks to his decision to stick to the proper coaches who were successful in helping him unlock his football abilities.
