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Coaching Youth Basketball

Coaching Youth Basketball. SYA Basketball Coaches Training Class Winter 2005-2006 D. Vennergrund, R. Korman, F. Krebs. Goal of this Class. Develop Confident, Competent Basketball Coaches To accomplish this goal, we will provide Information Resources Contacts. Why Now?.

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Coaching Youth Basketball

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  1. Coaching Youth Basketball SYA Basketball Coaches Training Class Winter 2005-2006 D. Vennergrund, R. Korman, F. Krebs

  2. Goal of this Class • Develop Confident, Competent Basketball Coaches • To accomplish this goal, we will provide • Information • Resources • Contacts SYA Basketball

  3. Why Now? • SYA Basketball relies on volunteer coaches, overwhelmingly parents • Some are drafted! • Over time our experienced coaches retire • Our new coaches need a strong foundation on which to build • Our experienced coaches can benefit from a refresher SYA Basketball

  4. Agenda Part 1 – Coaching Fundamentals Part 2 – Communication Part 3 – Safety Part 4 – Volunteer Building Director Part 5 – Resources SYA Basketball

  5. Part 1 – Coaching Fundamentals What is a Coach?

  6. Exercise 1 – Your Memories As a child, who was your most favorite coach? List three attributes that best describe your coach: SYA Basketball

  7. Exercise 1 – Your Memories As a child who was your least favorite coach? List three attributes that best describe your coach: SYA Basketball

  8. What is a coach? • A teacher • A leader • A friend • A role model • A guide • A parent • A sibling SYA Basketball

  9. Coaches Primary Responsibilities • Provide a safe physical and emotional learning environment • Communicate in a positive manner • Teach the tactics and skills of basketball • Teach the rules of basketball • Direct players in competition • Help players become fit and value fitness for a lifetime • Help young people develop character SYA Basketball

  10. Tools to being an Effective Coach C – Comprehension O – Outlook A – Affection C – Character H – Humor SYA Basketball

  11. Comprehension • Understand the basic elements of basketball: rules, tactics, and skills. • How can you improve your comprehension? • Field Study • Research • Practice SYA Basketball

  12. Comprehension – Field Study • Attend local youth league, high school, college, and pro games. • Attend basketball clinics • SYA Coaching Clinics • Volunteer at basketball clinics SYA Basketball

  13. Comprehension – Field Study • Attend referee training clinics • SYA Referee Clinics • Work with more experienced coaches • Watch games on TV with a purpose SYA Basketball

  14. Comprehension – Research • Books • Organizations (AAU, YBOA, etc.) • Web Sites SYA Basketball

  15. Tools to being an Effective Coach C – Comprehension O – Outlook A – Affection C – Character H – Humor SYA Basketball

  16. Outlook • What is your coaching outlook? • What are your goals? • What are your priorities? SYA Basketball

  17. Self-Evaluation #1 What would make you most proud? • Knowing each player enjoyed playing for you. • Seeing that all players improved their basketball skills. • Winning the league championship. SYA Basketball

  18. Self-Evaluation #2 Which statement best reflects your thoughts about sport? • If it isn’t fun, don’t do it. • Everyone should learn something every day. • Sport isn’t fun if you don’t win. SYA Basketball

  19. Self-Evaluation #3 How would you like your players to remember you? • As a coach who was fun to play for. • As a coach who provided a good base for fundamental skills. • As a coach who had a winning record. SYA Basketball

  20. What is your Outlook ? • A’s - Having fun is most important to you. • B’s - Skill Development attracts you to coaching • C’s - Winning is your top priority Is there a right answer here? SYA Basketball

  21. What Outlook does SYA want of it’s coaches? Athletes First, … Winning Second Winning is an important part to competition -- but second to the athletes well-being, development, and enjoyment. SYA Basketball

  22. Tools to being an Effective Coach C – Comprehension O – Outlook A – Affection C – Character H – Humor SYA Basketball

  23. Affection – What is it? • A genuine concern for the players in your care • A love for kids • A desire to share your love and knowledge of the game • The patience and understanding to allow every participant to grow in their development in basketball SYA Basketball

  24. How to Demonstrate Affection (1) • Make an effort to get to know each player on your team • Use their first names as soon and as often as you can • Treat each player as an individual • Empathize with players trying to learn new and difficult skills • It takes 6-8 weeks to master a new skill SYA Basketball

  25. How to Demonstrate Affection (2) • Treat players as you would like to be treated • Always be in control of your emotions • Show your enthusiasm for being involved with your team • Keep an upbeat and positive tone in all your communications • Especially e-mail ! SYA Basketball

  26. Tools to being an Effective Coach C – Comprehension O – Outlook A – Affection C – Character H – Humor SYA Basketball

  27. Character – Be a Good Role Model How can you build character in your players? • By modeling appropriate behaviors for sport and life. • Think of kids as Xerox machines -- they will copy everything you say and do … • Not just what you “preach” SYA Basketball

  28. Demonstrating Good Character • Challenge, support, encourage, and reward every player • Be in control of your emotions before, during, and after every practice and game • If you make a mistake - do not be afraid to admit you were wrong. SYA Basketball

  29. Tools to being an Effective Coach C – Comprehension O – Outlook A – Affection C – Character H – Humor SYA Basketball

  30. Humor • Humor is a very powerful tool. • When people are laughing most of their defensive mechanisms are down -- you can pour in the knowledge. • Use humor to respond to miscues and other mishaps. • Don’t dwell on the negative, and never ridicule a player or play. SYA Basketball

  31. How to Inject Humor into Practices • Make practice fun by including a variety of activities • if you find yourself bored or running a stale practice - call us -- we have 100’s of activities to share. • Keep all players involved in games and skills work • Limit the standing around watching time • Consider laughter to be a sign of enjoyment, not a problem -- but praise • Smile ! SYA Basketball

  32. Tools to being an Effective Coach C – Comprehension O – Outlook A – Affection C – Character H – Humor SYA Basketball

  33. Part 2 – Communication Sending and Receiving Information

  34. Communication • What is communication? • Sending and Receiving Information • Verbal Communications • Non-verbal Communications Our actions speak louder than our words ! SYA Basketball

  35. Sending Effective Verbal Messages • Be positive and honest • Don’t nag • Don’t use cheerful clichés that cover-up issues • Use Positive Words: AND, Nice idea, good attempt, try to, do • Avoid Negative Words: BUT, NOT, next time don’t, you need to, you should SYA Basketball

  36. Sending Effective Verbal Messages • Start with what was good, then what needs to be improved. • Players will listen to constructive criticism in small doses when given large amounts of worthy praise. SYA Basketball

  37. Sending Effective Verbal Messages • State it clearly and simply • Organize your thoughts before you speak • Be accurate, brief, and helpful • Use language your players will understand • Don’t go on and on SYA Basketball

  38. Sending Effective Verbal Messages • Say it loud enough, and say it again. • Use a loud, clear voice - players will tune out garbled and weak commands • Enthusiasm can motivate your players • But don’t dominate the practice with a constant, booming voice • If at first they do not understand, say it again in a slightly different way • Use Verbal Short-Cuts • “BEEF”, “Up and Wide”, “Finish”, “Attack”, “Deny” SYA Basketball

  39. Sending Effective Verbal Messages • Be consistent • Stay on message • Don’t contradict yourself • Never use sarcasm with a child • “Way to Go” after a mistake is confusing and corrosive to a players spirits SYA Basketball

  40. Sending Non-Verbal Messages • Be consistent in verbal and non-verbal communications • Your gestures always trump your words • Use appropriate facial expressions • Your face tells all - and the players will study it like a map – smile • Use appropriate body language • What does head down and shoulders slumped tell you? Hands on your hips and jaw-clenched? SYA Basketball

  41. Sending Non-Verbal Messages • Use appropriate physical contact • A hand shake or high five • A pat on the shoulder • An arm around the back • A Hug • Are all appropriate and human ways of showing concern, approval, and joy. • Be pleasant, confident, and vigorous! SYA Basketball

  42. Receiving Information To communicate effectively one must be a good receiver! • Pay Attention • focus on the verbal and non-verbal messages • Listen Actively • give full attention • establish eye contact • repeat back what you’ve heard, paraphrase • show that you care SYA Basketball

  43. Constructive Feedback • When a mistake is made, everyone knows it, ignore it and focus on the solution. • Which do you prefer to hear? • Don’t pass the ball to the post when she is double teamed! • When the post is double teamed look to pass to the open wing. SYA Basketball

  44. Destructive Feedback The following are comments heard in recent SYA games: • That’s You Tim – That’s your man • What are you doing? • What were you thinking ? • Don’t pass it to Bob, he can’t catch it SYA Basketball

  45. But we need to “coach” them Yes - and we will in a positive manner: • Tim – close on your man when he is one pass away from the ball • That’s You Tim – That’s your man • Holly – set up “13” and go left • What are you doing? • Good idea Caitlyn - try it again • What were you thinking ? • Nice pass John, Bob catch it ready to shoot • Don’t pass it to Bob, he can’t catch it SYA Basketball

  46. Communicating with Parents • Parents need to know that their children are in safe and knowledgeable hands. • How can you put the parents at ease? • Pre-Season Meeting • Open Lines of Communication • Get them involved SYA Basketball

  47. Pre-Season Parent Meeting • Describe your background and approach to coaching • Present your goals for the team • Give your preferred method of communication • Is it cell phone, email, or face-to-face? • Welcome their questions and concerns here and throughout the season • Explain your communication guidelines SYA Basketball

  48. Pre-Season Parent Meeting • Encourage them to communicate directly with you if concerns arise • Review SYA Code of Conduct • Review Parents Game Conduct • Describe inherent risks in basketball SYA Basketball

  49. Positive Cheering Respect for the coach Respect for the opponent Respect for the referees Respect for the game Avoid common problems Parents who “assist” the referees Parents who “coach” from the sidelines Parents Game Conduct SYA Basketball

  50. On-Going Communication with Parents • Be sure to keep the lines of communication open to parents throughout the season. • Send messages, solicit feedback • Be proactive SYA Basketball

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