Essay On Good Communication Skills

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Introduction: In my essay I am going to research and explain the importance of good communication skills and also in giving constructive feedback to young athletes and sports people. I am going to do this by using examples and breaking it up into the 4 Part Model for Effective Feedback, which includes Context, Behavior, Impact and Next Steps. Main Phase: It is very important to have good communication skills when communicating with young athletes as they need to be told at all times what to do, how to do it and when it is applied. One of the key characteristics all coaches must have is the ability to share their ideas and instructions to their players. As that is essentially the basis of what the profession of coaching is. As a coach you must have…show more content…
The example I applied was for a child who does not like football, but the same principles apply in all sports. Conclusion: In conclusion I think I have covered and explained how important communication is whilst being a coach in sports. Communication is a key role of being a coach. It must be well established amongst all ages groups you coach otherwise you will get nowhere in the development of the players and athletes. Good communication skills in giving effective feedback are so important also to a young athlete’s progression to becoming an elite athlete. Finally the importance of good communication skills and also in giving constructive feedback to young athletes and sports people and also in my opinion these are the main criteria’s to making a good coach: • Can lead by example • Has seasoned experience in your field and willing to share skills, knowledge and expertise • Has integrity • Shares similar values • Gives advice based on experience • Listens • Helps you learn what they didn’t teach in school – or the practical aspects of your career • Helps you navigate the politics and
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