Chapter 7 – Communication

Great coaches are great communicators. The following sections will help you improve your communication with your players and team parents, so you can deliver more clear, concise and consistent messages that will stick with your players for a long time.

7.1 – Get team parents on your side
7.2 – Set up an upfront contract with your players
7.3 – Watch your nonverbal communication
7.4 – Making corrections at practice
7.5 – KISS (keep it short and simple)
7.6 – Make it stick