So you’ve just watched Any Given Sunday, and you are now feeling so inspired that you want to be a coach “when you grow up.” But do you know exactly what being a sports coach entails?
Being a coach, whether to a team or to an individual, will require a lot from you. You will play not one, but many roles. Here are some of the roles that you will need to play as a sports coach.
Adviser. You will need to advise your player/s on a wide variety of subjects. From different aspects of their game to picking out the right equipment, you will have to be ready to provide this service.
Assessor. As a coach, you will also have to assess your player/s on their performance. You have to be able to provide constructive criticism and offer tips for improvement.
Friend. Coaches are NOT the enemy. They can push their player/s but they also have to be there as a friend at times.
Motivator. As a coach and friend, you have to be able to motivate your player/s to do their best and even go beyond their limits.
Over and above all these roles, you will be a mentor to your player/s.