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Secrets of Coaching
By Bill Furjanic, Technical Director of Coaching Education & Player Development, NCYSA

Courage to stay strong - As coaches we have to make decisions that may not be popular but we need to do what is correct for the players and have the courage to stand behind our decisions.

Self-confidence - We need to have confidence in ourselves and if we do, it will translate in our abilities to motivate our players.

Learn From Mistakes - We are going to make mistakes; but, the trick is not to repeat them but rather learn from them. Let the past be the past and have the ability to learn from it and move on.

Willingness to change - We can not be so set in our ways that we are not flexible enough or willing to change our approach to meet the demands of our players or the game itself.

Emotional Intelligence - We need to have the ability to make intelligent decisions and not permit our emotions to cloud our judgment.

Self-control - We need to possess the ability to control our emotions so that we can make the best decisions and not allow ourselves to get caught up in the moment which could result in a disaster.

Moral Compass - We need to possess a sense of what is right and wrong. We need to be able to stand by those convictions regardless of the outcome.

Capacity to relax - We need to have the ability to have a calming affect on ourselves as well as others - at practice, during, or after a game.

Gift to inspire others - By having a Positive Attitude through actions as well as words we can get the most out of every player, coach or parent that crosses our path.

I hope that these tips will allow you to meet the demands of your environment so that everyone can reach their potential and have a rewarding experience.