Evaluating, Coaching Character in Your Athletes, Brunner, U of Idaho
Evaluating, Coaching Character in Your Athletes, Brunner, U of Idaho
Evaluating, Coaching Character in Your Athletes, Brunner, U of Idaho
Follow-up to Am. FB Monthly article, “Evaluation: The One Constant,” Sept. 2007
Competitiveness:
·if about excellence, doesn’t matter what the opponent does
·play every snap – not competitive
·play their best against the best
·at their best when only their best will get the job done
·make their best plays when it counts
·how consistent are they?
Leadership: ·do they influence others positively by their actions and/or inactions?
·assumes self & group responsibility/accountability
--starts with being responsible for self
--level of responsibility has to be greater than level of accountability;
teach responsibility before-hand
--“Greatest tool for leadership is your own example.” – John Wooden
--being a good leader means being a good follower when the time is right
Brunner 2008, p. 1
Leadership (cont.):
·lives the example of good leadership on and off the field
·follows others when appropriate to bring out the best in others
·subordinates their personal agenda for the agenda of the team
Servant-leader training for football coaches offered thru U of Idaho ethics center; online;
continuing ed credits; practical application
Change of Direction:
·redirect without wasted movement
·regain maximum velocity after redirection
·sudden change with correct biomechanical display
Brunner 2008, p. 2