There’s no denying that youth hockey coaches have a tough
job. Not only is their job physically demanding, but it also requires them to
have a lot of patience and to deal with kids who sometimes don’t have the best
attention spans or attitudes.
However, coaches also have a lot of power, often more than
they realize. All coaches should strive to understand the great importance of
their job and the ability they have to impact their players for life.
Motivation
Perhaps one of the greatest “super powers” a coach has is
his ability to motivate players. Motivation is an amazing thing. It can take a
player with zero confidence and turn him into a champ in no time at all.
For this reason, coaches should strive to be encouraging of their
players. This means praising what they do right and offering constructive
criticism when improvement is needed. Coaches should also strive to motivate
their players not just to win but to achieve their personal best and to
continue growing and improving both on and off the ice.
Teaching Life Skills
People often think that a coach’s main job is to teach
hockey skills. However, coaches do a whole lot more than that. They also teach
basic life skills.
Leading by example and with their words and encouragement,
coaches teach things like responsibility, leadership, teamwork,
problem-solving, the importance of hard work, self-belief, and never giving up.
A good coach understands that hockey is about more than just skating and
shooting. It’s about building character and teaching kids skills that they can
use throughout their lives.
With great power comes great responsibility. No one should
realize the truth of this statement more than a coach. Coaches must remember
how important their jobs are and should use their power in positive, helpful,
and responsible ways. After all, they hold their players’ futures in their
hands.
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