Proactive Coaching

Bruce E. Brown

www.proactivecoaching.info

Presentation Overviews

Teaching Character Through Sport – Using Themes of Character (for coaches)

From my book 1001 Motivational Messages, a guide for coaches and parents to teach positive character traits during the season using a thematic approach, this presentation How coaches can teach a value, turn belief into behavior and develop athletes of character.   An application model for teaching themes of courage, integrity, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, work habits, confidence etc as themes of the week. 

The Seven Essentials of Great Teams (for coaches and businesses)

From my book, The Seven Essentials of Great Teams – Another 1001, this presentation covers leadership, guiding principles, pride, communication, motivation, persistence and a positive, team-first attitude.    As a coach, how you can apply them to crafting teams of character.

The First Steps to Great Teams (for coaches and businesses)

This presentation is an in-depth look at the first two things that must be done when coaches are building a team – Guiding Principles (establishing Core Covenants, an identity and vision) and Pride (establishing an “inner circle” based upon shared joy). 

Improving Your Existing Team (for coaches and businesses)

How coaches can make positive changes to their current team.  The presentations includes, a leadership assessment checklist, creating a vision, who to bring to your team and how to raise moral. 

The Power of Your Words (for coaches)

Coach’s words can either be encouraging or destructive.  How you can use your words to change attitudes, develop confidence and trust.  This presentation is a step-by-step method for changing attitudes and developing mutual respect.

Redefining the Term Athlete – Life Lessons for All Athletes (for athletes, coaches and parents)

One of the best opportunities for individual character growth in young people, happens when adults (coaches and parents) clearly identify and support behaviors that are expected and clearly define and confront behaviors that are not acceptable.  Looking beyond athletic skills and identifying qualities that choices every player can make on a daily basis that will allow them to become a better person and teammate.  A self-assessment tool for athletes to look at the responsibilities that come with being part of a team.  This presentation challenges players to become “athletes” as well as how they can individually improve their team. 

The Role of Parents in Athletics (for parents)

A straightforward message from athletes to their parents about how adults can help their athletic performance, create good memories and demonstrate respect from the perspective of young people. 

There Was This Coach….  Motivational Concepts (for coaches and teachers)

There are six motivational concepts that separate coaches.  Your success as a coach will be in direct proportion to your ability to plan, teach relate and motivate.  Your goal should be to get your athletes to everything they are capable of and to enjoy it. 

Let’s Point Toward Hope (for athletic leadership)

This presentation focuses on the culture of sport as it now exists and what coaches and communities can do to keep things in perspective.  What are you kids really learning from the athletic experience and how can we “intentionally” establish standards and expectations for athletic programs.

Building Positive Athletic Traditions

From my book, 101 Positive Athletic Traditions, this presentation shows the value of coach created traditions.  Positive traditions are one of the things that create great memories, provide motivation to live up to standards, build pride, bond teams and communities, connect the past with the present, establish a history and also prevent hazing before it can start. 

Transitioning Athletes from Youth Sports to High School Sports (for coaches)

What responsibilities does the “feeder” coach have toward the high school coach and what responsibilities does the high school coach have to the feeder coaches so that athletes have the best opportunity for success.  Move the egos aside and make it work for kids.

Coaching Basics (for coaches)

What makes some coaches and programs consistently able to perform at high levels?  Individual presentations are available for 1) Developing a Coaching Philosophy, 2) Organization and Planning, 3) Simplifying and Teaching the Game,  4) Establishing Standards of Shared Expectations and 5) Motivating Athletes

Common Traits of Successful Coaches

This presentation focuses on five traits that separate successful coaches and how coaches gain credibility.  1) Developing a philosophy that gets you through good times and tough times.  2) Planning and organization – developing a love of details.  3) Simplifying that teaching the game – applying the rules of motor learning to practice and games.  4) Shared behavioral expectations – developing standards of behavior for individuals and a team culture.  5) Positive motivational techniques

Captains, Seven Ways to Lead Your Team (for athletes in leadership positions and coaches)

Do not leave leadership of your teams to chance, teach your captains how to lead successfully.  This presentation applies seven principles of leadership that can be used to effectively lead teams.  1) Be the first to serve and the last to expect to be served  2) Be the first to lead by example and the last to violate team standards  3) Be a lifeline of communication between the coach and the team  4) Be the first to praise others and the last to draw attention to yourself  5) Be the first to protect and defend (loyalty) and the last to criticize the team  6) Be the first to confront violations of team standards (solving problems before they impact the team  7) Be the first to encourage and last to become discouraged (mental toughness)

Teach Attitude First (for coaches)

A positive athletic attitude can be taught.  It must be clearly defined, broken into teachable parts, taught, expected and assessed.  Attitudes are much more within the coach’s control than the talent level of his athletes.  The combination of ability and attitude is what allows a team to enjoy the experience of reaching its’ potential.  The attitude of the team is the clearest reflection of leadership.

Positive Conditioning (for coaches)

This is a completely different philosophical, and application method for conditioning.  It is a powerful way to build teams and turn a potentially negative aspect of practice into a positive.   Stop using conditioning as a punishment or using fear based motivation.