The following are the cornerstones of effective coaching:
Communication –The ability to get your message across in a clear concise manner will determine your success as a coach. It is important to remember all dimensions of communication, sending, receiving and seeing. Talk, show and tell.
Knowledge – In many ways this is the easiest part of coaching. It knowing all aspects of what do from training to technical and tactical, it is the X’s and O’s. There is no excuse for not being on the cutting edge here.
Empathy & Feeling – This is the emotional intelligence component of coaching. It is closely tied to communication but it is so much more. It is being human, be accessible, being there.
Commitment – Coaching is a 24/7 occupation. You must be consistent and strong and unwavering in your commitment to excellence in yourself and those you work with.
Passion and Love – This is how you put an exclamation point on what you do every day!