http://chalktalk.athleon.com/blog/2009/10/23/the-balance-between-camaraderie-and-authority/ Articles, Tips, and Quotes for Coaches Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:32:44 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5.2 hourly 1 http://chalktalk.athleon.com/blog/2009/10/23/the-balance-between-camaraderie-and-authority/comment-page-1/#comment-1374 Marvin London Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:50 +0000 http://chalktalk.athleon.com/?p=350#comment-1374 I have had success at many levels. High School state titles: 3 basketball, 2 softball, 2, volleyball, 2 football. 1 National girls basketball AAU Title & 2 runner-up. 16 City Championships. I have learned that discipline is needed in every level. But I learned from a young age(20) when I took my first coaching position that discipline can not be the only mode of coaching. It will eventually wear an athlete out. You can get a athlete to do anything if they know you are for them. If they know deep down inside you have their best interest at heart. They have to know you care and love them and if and only if you can accomplish that will you get that athlete to go through a brick wall. They will truly buy into your system no matter what it may be. You have to learn your players and let them learn about you. If they feel they are part of your life and or family then they feel a sense of responsibility in not letting you down. My athletes no when its business and when its play time. I have learn that athletes no when they done something wrong and really dont need you harping on it to them. I make sarcastic funny remarks about what just happen. Something like if it was a bad shot in basketball. I might say that is the worst shot in the history of basketball. This lets them know it was a mistake but also keeps the tension off an already tense game. I have had success at many levels. High School state titles: 3 basketball, 2 softball, 2, volleyball, 2 football. 1 National girls basketball AAU Title & 2 runner-up. 16 City Championships. I have learned that discipline is needed in every level. But I learned from a young age(20) when I took my first coaching position that discipline can not be the only mode of coaching. It will eventually wear an athlete out. You can get a athlete to do anything if they know you are for them. If they know deep down inside you have their best interest at heart. They have to know you care and love them and if and only if you can accomplish that will you get that athlete to go through a brick wall. They will truly buy into your system no matter what it may be. You have to learn your players and let them learn about you. If they feel they are part of your life and or family then they feel a sense of responsibility in not letting you down. My athletes no when its business and when its play time. I have learn that athletes no when they done something wrong and really dont need you harping on it to them. I make sarcastic funny remarks about what just happen. Something like if it was a bad shot in basketball. I might say that is the worst shot in the history of basketball. This lets them know it was a mistake but also keeps the tension off an already tense game.

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