- Apr 1, 2011
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From seeing recent videos (Cali Smoed) and shows (Cheer perfection) I noticed the coaches yelling/degrading their athletes. Is this common practice at most gyms?
I have coached most levels and age groups and have found this to be ineffective regardless of the team. I whole heartedly enjoy the challenges each unique team brings and i believe simply yelling at them to be the easy way out. There are ways of being strict and respected without resorting to putting down the team/athletes.
I remember Debbie Love mentioning that her coaching philosophy involves truly caring about and loving her athletes as individuals. I also take this approach to coaching and I think that if your athletes believe that you actually really care about them, they will more willingly comply. I kind of view this as having Coercive power vs Legitimate/Referent power...
Thoughts?
I have coached most levels and age groups and have found this to be ineffective regardless of the team. I whole heartedly enjoy the challenges each unique team brings and i believe simply yelling at them to be the easy way out. There are ways of being strict and respected without resorting to putting down the team/athletes.
I remember Debbie Love mentioning that her coaching philosophy involves truly caring about and loving her athletes as individuals. I also take this approach to coaching and I think that if your athletes believe that you actually really care about them, they will more willingly comply. I kind of view this as having Coercive power vs Legitimate/Referent power...
Thoughts?