The following are foundational beliefs that make up the pillars of my coaching philosophy. I early in my career as a coach I learned that philosophy is the guiding light, the beacon that guides you through the good times and the bad. These may be of assistance to you in defining how and what you do as a coach:
Coach & Teach the Way You Would Want to Be Coached & Taught
It Is Always About the Athlete
Focus on the Process – The Pursuit of Excellence Has Its Own Rewards
Embrace and Lead Change
Relentlessly Pursue Personal & Professional Growth and Learning
Use All Dimensions of Communication
Embrace the Difference – Nobody Is the Same
Always Ask Why?
Never Take No for Answer
Less Is More – Simplicity Yields Complexity
Be Passionate and Enthusiastic
Be Humble
Mike
From the coaches I have had along the way… I can say I am lucky to have coaches that exhibited this positive coaching behavior outlined.