Coaching Essay

Personal Philosophy The philosophy of personal coaching is to empower others to know the greatness they have within themselves. Empowering them to trust their own insights and doubts about their life. God desires for us to live our lives happy and fulfilled in Him. God knows who we are and He knows our capabilities. God created us for great works. "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them" (Ephesians 2:10 KJV)

I need to be flexible, always looking for ways to improve coaching techniques and keep up with the times, regulations and trends. Mark Guthrie author of Coaching Track & Field Successfully explains that, “as a young coach, you will create a dynamic philosophy that will continue to evolve throughout your career until such a time as you are comfortable and confident with the way you make decisions for your team. Your coaching philosophy is shaped by the experiences you gain working with different

My Coaching Philosophy When I think of a coaching philosophy I think it should directly reflect on who the coach is as a person. Everything they do as a coach should define who they are as a person and their morals. I think they should want their players to follow those morals and act the way he would want his kids to. My coaching philosophy is pretty simple. I’m going to be very down to earth with my athletes. I’m not going to sugar coat anything or make say something that isn’t completely

Coaching is a multi-billion dollar industry. Yeah, that’s billion with a “b”. And it seems everyone wants to be a coach these days. Yes it’s lucrative and yes it’s fulfilling but can anyone be a coach? The answer is yes and no. It’s a yes if you’re willing to learn how to be a good coach and apply what you learn through hundreds of hours of sessions with clients. It’s a no if you happen to think that coaching is just about asking a bunch of questions and hoping your client comes up with the

With the last few weeks of reading Gary Collins book on Christian Coaching and how it can be applied in many different ways on being able to help a person an application perspective would be in the higher education field. In this day in time there are many people who want advance in a career, have a career change, or gain an education to better themselves or their families. Working in the higher education field as a coach can be very beneficially in helping someone to reach their purpose. For an

Coaching philosophies differ all over the world, from one sport to another. They are the central foundation to any good coach’s success in his/her respected programs. A coach’s philosophy does not only guide and lead the other members of the staff in the right direction, but it also allows each athlete to know what is expected of them, and how they should behave. By being aware of a coach’s philosophy, the athlete is fully responsible for his/her actions both on and off the field of play. In the

My Coaching Philosophy I always emphasize three things to athletes. One, always put your family over everything you do in life. They are and will always be the most important and number one thing. Second is academics, getting an education is important. Not everyone in this world is able to receive a quality education so it should not be taken for granted. Third is basketball, being on a basketball team can open a lot of doors and help athletes lead a fulfilling and healthy life. On the basketball

Core Competencies and Outcomes Key Elements of Coaching Competencies Coaching refers to the process of transporting people from the point of starting to the point of destination. The following are the key elements of coaching competencies. Getting Things Started One of the main competencies is to start the task that is assigned by the sponsors or owners of an organization. It is the crucial element to hire a coach who is expert in providing effective solutions and results to the organization. The

Although I am often referred to as a life coach, I believe perspective coach better describes what I offer my clients. I like the word perspective because it means a particular attitude toward something; a point of view.  A life coach is traditionally characterized as someone who counsels and encourages clients on matters having to do with career or personal challenges; counseling often defined as a form of advice. Although timely advice can be useful, many of us already have a number of well-meaning

“But to Coach it always meant: Dignity, Integrity, and Grace.” (Ehrmann 2011, pg. 53). Joe Ehrmann’s book InSideOut Coaching is an amazing look into why coaches coach. My mind was blown. My book looks like a firework display of highlights, underlines, and notes. There are so many ideas in this short book my head swam. The book really made me question the what, why, and how I am coaching. His ideas and opinions are a game changer for me. I can relate to Parade Magazine’s assessment; Joe Ehrmann is “The