Great Coaches

Coach Greg Berge shares a lengthy post with an extensive thread on the qualities of great coaches. 

• Relationships First
• Clear standards
• Emotional IQ
• Self-Awareness
• Excellent Communicators
• Mindset
• Master Teachers
• Healthy Competitive Mindset
• Humble
• Build leaders

Coaching is a Tough Gig.

Few can do it.

What makes a Great Coach?

Here are 10 Traits of the Best Coaches.

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— Greg Berge (@gb1121) May 7, 2024

You can award yourself character qualities - commitment, honesty, integrity, work ethic. 

You cannot award yourself "external honors" such as Player of the Year, Hall of Fame status, etc. 

Having been an athlete, parent, and coach helps one see through "dragonfly eyes." Everyone sees through a blend of self-interest, emotion, and objectivity. Hope, pride, optimism, and disappointment cloud our vision. 

Exceptional coaches have 'receipts' - the fruits of their and their players' talents. You've got them. 

Every successful coach points out having talented players as the most important reason. 

Lagniappe. Receipts.