Coach Grabowski’s Notebook:
Coaching Points for Developing a Strong Player-Coach Relationship
Host Keith Grabowski shares a page from his notebook, specifically his coaching staff manual, that details the coaching points to develop a strong player coach relationship. He shares examples from his own experiences and recent FBS spring ball visits.
00:42 Where this information comes from
01:25 Relationships are important even at the highest levels
01:14 Tom Izzo example of “tough coaching”
02:19 Can’t find validation anywhere for treating players poorly
03:01 Introduction – trust, respect, caring, and honesty
05:24 Eye contact is important to communicating honesty
05:58 Be sure of yourself
06:31 Be careful with humor
07:00 Be yourself
07:41 Be honest
08:48 Talk to your players as people not just athletes; U. Buffalo example
10:06 When yelling is appropriate
13:37 Be patient; their success is your responsibility
15:54 Using physical discipline (running, sprints, etc.); is it appropriate?
16:00 Physical performance error
16:11 Mental mistakes
16:46 Lack of effort
17:30 University of Akron tempo example
18:32 Be flexible
19:55 Communicate positively and specifically
20:55 Make sure the have a role and an opportunity to contribute
23:05 Bench is a motivator
24:00 Set them up for success
24:59 No excuses mentailty
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