Separating Ego from Instruction
In this article we want to address a coaching issue that seems to run rampant on the training grounds—the coaching alpha ego that seems to always place itself before the real issue of player development.
Coaches beware of falling into one of these two coaching personalities: the first one being the “Stage Robber” and the second one, “The Imposter.”
The “Stage Robber” was a player that now hogs the field when coaching. With this type, the coach is too often the topic while the real question about player ability is overlooked, or ignored. This coach is more interested in a past heyday, then the actual achievements of the players.
We understand that an incredible play and the light touches are necessary from time-to-time and fully encouraged, but remember your curtain has already fallen, so use it as a bridge to put the lime-light on your current crop of understudies.
Next up is the “The Imposter.” This type of coach has never done it, yet still poses as the All-American and talks the big game. These coaches have never played soccer, but believe they have the only road map to soccer success. They have fooled themselves into believing they have already arrived, so they are closed mind and paranoid toward any assistance or support.
Coaches keep these two identities in mind when preparing your next practice. Keep an open mind and take the calm road to instruction.
Allow for every opportunity to encourage open play. Model good soccer, but don’t steal the stage when your players are finding their own pulse within the game. Games and wins will take care of themselves if the spirit and right attitude is fostered in your team.
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