Overview
Main description
GREAT PLAYS START WITH EVEN GREATER WORDS
Effectively communicating key ideas can be all
that separates victory from defeat
Perfect Phrases for Coaches arms you with winning phrases for dealing with any team-on and off the field-without reverting to the same old clichés heard a million times.
Whether it's the first day of practice or the final moments of the big game, regardless of the sport being played, every coach must address his or her team and staff clearly to get their attention and to get results. Author Ralph Pim covers the common situations experienced by all coaches-from motivation and discipline to preseason expectations, from skill development to handling pressure and dealing with parents. Ideal for any situation, Perfect Phrases for Coaches gives you the right words at the right time.
Perfect Phrases for Coaches includes
- The must-have coaching characteristics you need to gain
respect from your team
- Scripted conversations for a range of situations from
discipline talks to banquet speeches
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A chapter called “Impact Words from A to Z”-compelling words
that add power to what you are going to say to your team
Table of contents
1. Perfect Phrases Before the Season Starts: Expectations, Commitment, Teamwork, Responsibilities, Equipment
2. Perfect Phrases for Running Effective Practices: Details, Punctuality, Effort, Preparation
3. Perfect Phrases for Game Time Situations: Pressure, Focus, Execution, Confidence, Injuries
4. Perfect Phrases for Players: Discipline, Correcting Bad Technique, Staying Sharp, Paying Attention, Motivation
5. Perfect Phrases for Dealing with Officials, Umpires, and Referrees: Clarification, Disputes, Rules
6. Perfect Phrases for Working with Staff and Administration: Communication, Scheduling, Preparedness
7. Perfect Phrases for Talking to Parents: Playing Time, Team Roles, Positions, Strategies
Author comments
Ralph Pim is the division chief for competitive sports in the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is the author of three books: Own the Zone, Coaching Team Basketball, and Winning Basketball.
