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1. Identify the skills your athletes need
Philosophy: My philosophy is a want to build a team that has great character to do the right thing when they think no one is looking, and outstanding chemistry the willing to push each other and build each other up as a whole and not singling out one individual. I fully believe that if you can build those two (character and chemistry) the championships will come.
I have only been in my current coaching position for three months. In that short amount of time I have discovered that my group of throwers lacks in the strength department. Because of that I have been playing a game of catchup but, have also established the goal to get stronger in the off season.
2. Know your athletes
This is my favorite part about coaching, you have to understand where each of your athletes come from, what is their background like, and what influenced them to get there where they are today. Often once you find out those things, you can motivate an athlete to achieve things that are far beyond what they expect. Getting to know your athletes is the only way to build chemistry amongst your team.
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Analyze your situation
This is something I do on a daily basis and I often judge myself too harshly. I am always wanted to get the best out of my athletes and I want to see results. I often have to remind myself, and my athlete’s that it is a process and it happens over time it is not something that happens overnight. I sit down weekly with a random athlete to find out how they feel I also sit down the whole coaching staff to see where I can get input and updates