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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.
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