[Podcast] Coach Grabowski’s Notebook: Coaching Points for Developing a Strong Player-Coach Relationship

By Keith Grabowski | Posted 4/6/2019

Show Notes

Host Keith Grabowski shares a page from his notebook, specifically his coaching staff manual, that details the coaching points to develop a strong player coach relationship.  He shares examples from his own experiences and recent FBS spring ball visits.

00:42   Where this information comes from

01:25   Relationships are important even at the highest levels

01:14   Tom Izzo example of “tough coaching”

02:19   Can’t find validation anywhere for treating players poorly

03:01   Introduction – trust, respect, caring, and honesty

05:24   Eye contact is important to communicating honesty

05:58   Be sure of yourself     

06:31   Be careful with humor           

07:00   Be yourself

07:41   Be honest

08:48   Talk to your players as people not just athletes; U. Buffalo example

10:06   When yelling is appropriate

13:37   Be patient; their success is your responsibility

15:54   Using physical discipline (running, sprints, etc.); is it appropriate?

16:00   Physical performance error

16:11   Mental mistakes

16:46   Lack of effort

17:30   University of Akron tempo example

18:32   Be flexible

19:55   Communicate positively and specifically

20:55   Make sure the have a role and an opportunity to contribute

23:05   Bench is a motivator

24:00   Set them up for success

24:59   No excuses mentailty

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