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3 Steps for Creating a Coaching Philosophy

By Richard Harris, CoachUp Nation, 07/22/17, 10:00AM PDT

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Your coaching philosophy stems from answering one question: How do you want to be seen and remembered by your players (and their parents if coaching youth)?

Your coaching philosophy stems from answering one question: How do you want to be seen and remembered by your players (and their parents if coaching youth)?

Many aspects go into answering this question. Things to consider include your view on winning, development, participation, teaching style, and ultimate purpose.

3 Steps to Creating Your Coaching Philosophy

  1. Take one minute to brainstorm and write what comes to mind related to coaching.
  2. Review what you have on your list.
  3. Take your list and sum it up in 6 words or fewer.

Following these steps will provide you with an easy to remember, yet powerful explanation for the reason and way you do what you do.