Friday, November 9, 2012

Coach Meyer's Thoughts On Being A Great Coach


One of the greatest attributes of Coach Meyer is his ability to coach the coaches.  Below are some of his thoughts on "Being A Great Coach".  These concepts apply to coaches and leaders at all levels.

To Be A Great Coach
  • Team is an extension of the coaching staff
  • Each year improve every aspect of your program
  • Evaluate every year as your first year on the job
  • Teach team roles and coach them
  • Teach courtesy
  • Know players and what it takes to motivate 
  • Don't sit behind a desk and be judge, try and executioner.
  • Touch 1/3 of team daily.
  • Make percentage plays vs non percentage plays
  • Get past failure.  Teach yourself and team.
  • Get past success.
  • Be careful how you treat people.
  • Ways to keep the team on edge.  Stretch outside of comfort zones.
  • Be responsible for the team.
  • How can we lose?  Then look for ways to win.
  • Think win all the time.
  • Can't wait forever for potential.

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