How to Communicate With Your Coach

Do you want to be able to communicate with your coach? Does everything you say seem to get you in trouble. Follow these few steps and you will be on your way to a good relationship with your coach!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Learn the proper time to ask questions and talk to your coach. If you have a problem or issue with what your role is on the team, try to pick a time when few people are around and the coach is not too busy.
2. Know how to ask appropriate questions. Always ask questions in a positive manner. Example: How can I improve my skills? Not--Why am I not a starter?
3. Always talk objectively. Emotions can be high on both sides. Things said in the heat of an argument may be regretted, so always to to a coach when you are not emotional!

Tips & Warnings

• Stay positive!
• Be a team player!
• Keep the team as a whole your primary focus!
• Good communication will follow!