The Basics – Be a Coach not a Trainer

Working on basics does not have to mundane. Remember the
basics are running, jumping and throwing applied in the context of the sport
you are training for. Coaching is a creative process, it is not formulaic or
paint by numbers. You must begin with a thorough demands analysis off the sport
you are training for, do not make assumptions. Each sport has some unique
demands energetic, biomechanical or psychological. Also remember that there are
commonalities between sports, look for them and train them. Then it comes down
to the individual athlete, it always must come down to individual athlete. What
do they bring to the table? What is their training age? Gender, there are
distinct training considerations for the male and female athlete especially in the
area of strength training. What is their learning style and cognitive ability?

Start with the basics and have a definite progression to
get the team and the athlete to the desired goal. Make sure they are fully
aware of the goal and can visualize that goal. Remind them of that goal daily.
Then sell them on “Winning the Workout, ” you can’t win a game or a match until
you win the workouts. That demands focus, intensity and concentration. To
insure winning the workout, coach them, don’t be a passive supervisor, be
involved. Coaching is an active process, you show the commitment and then their
commitment level will rise accordingly. 
Ultimately it is not about the exercises it is how you teach. Communicate
and motivate the athlete to help them achieve progress along the path to their
goal.