Another thought provoking article by the leader in though provoking coaching articles. 🙂
Who OVER coaches?
Typically five types of coaches OVER coach:
1. Young, inexperienced coaches who are trying too hard
2. Coaches who lack real belief in themselves and who try to make up for it by giving too much information. …
3. Coaches who lack belief in their athletes and feel the need to control every element of preparation and performance
4. Coaches who are being evaluated or assessed and aim to impress …
5. EGO driven coaches …
Problems with Over-coaching:
1. All sports require athletes / players to take responsibility for decision making and problem solving in competition.
…6. Coaching is about creating independent athletes / players.
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9. Over coaching can create anxiety and pressureread more … Improve your Coaching by NOT Coaching
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