Less Talk, More Impact

Coaches often grapple with the urge to over-communicate and impress their athletes with complex terminology, which can detract from building strong relationships. Valuable coaching moments can occur when coaches embrace simplicity and stop trying to prove their worth through jargon. Real growth comes from confidence in listening and connecting rather than from displaying knowledge. Experience, particularly in foundational training with diverse populations, can cultivate this understanding; successes in teaching simple techniques allow coaches to recognize that athletes thrive in an atmosphere of genuine connection rather than one of verbal complexity.

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