hello all! we will keep this brief tonight---my favorite team---north carolina is playing for the title tonight---hence---i will need some extra time to paint my body green to show my support for the homestanding spartans---tonight's topic is commitment---as we did last time we tried the interactive blog---two quiz scores for tonights work---paper # 3 topic will be sent to you all by email later this week---to get us started---as the head coach of a team or an individual---what are some commitments that you would ask of your athletes?
Another big one would have to be just being on time. Have the courtesy of coming and giving a hundred percent. If a player were to come late to every practice and take away from the learing expierence of all his or her players around them.
What I would ask for from my players would be a commitment to their team, to always be on time to every meeting, every practice, every scheduled event that players are expected to participate and attend. I won't have any players thinking that they are above the rest of the team and don't have to be on time. I also would ask that they show commitment to being a stand up individual. I don't want players that are showboating after a good play or being rude to fans and the media. I want people to see my players as role models for the children. Also I would ask for a commitment to excellence. I want my players to always be playing their hearts out on every play, even if the game is out of reach, whether we are winning or losing. I want them to put full effort into every practice so that they can be successful on the field.
One commitment that I would ask for my team is showing respect for teammates, officials, opposing teams, fans, and myself. Another commitment I would ask of my team is that they give it their all every time they hit the court.
I would do this by a contract by them signing this piece of paper they are putting there whole heart and commietment into the program that i am running.
good points ryan and jesus---punctuality and effort are great places to start---in addition to sportsmanship---laying the ground rules for those standards of performance as coach walsh referred to them
I would first of all ask my players to commit to the overall goal of our team, to win and to give their full effort on every play, and during every practice. I would also ask my players to commit to the other players on the team. They are the ones who will be in the "trenches" with you, so they need to know you have the teams best interest in mind and that you will do whatever it takes to win. Basically know that you have each and every single players back. I would also ask my players to commit to not doing anything during the season that could put their playing ability at anything but their best. For instance like refraining from the use of drugs or alcohol during the season. I think once everyone has made their full commitment to the team, only then can you for sure get their full dedication and effort.
i like the commitment to respect as well as the commitment to improvement---great places to introduce the idea that the idealistic perspective on competition might be practically applied!
I would ask my athlete to have comitment is to listen to me and have respect for me so that way athlete will know that I am know what I am saying when I tell him/her what to do.
good points all---truly laying the foundation for future growth---one step further---how would you motivate your athletes to fulfill these commitments?
-Never miss a practice. (except excused absences for other extra curriculars, family reasons, and health issues.) -Keep above a 2.0 GPA so they are eligible to play in every game. -Staying out of trouble, and obeying our code of conduct.
I would ask the team to always commit to trying to be the best. e Even if they're not the best athletes, they will learn how to be apart of something real.
Secondly, when my athletes attend classes, meetings etc. along with their normal presence around the community or campus, I would as them to committ to making a new conscious effort towards acting with respect and display a respectful dimeanor at the appropriate time or place they are at.
Hi coach brunner what i would ask my players about commitment is to be loyal to each other and respect one another that would be the first step of commitment to the team and to their teammates. The rest will follow like always be ontime. never miss a workout and always finish strong doing this things will determin alot of leadership and commitment.
these commitments would have to be on themselves you can't strive to be the best if your whole heart isnt in it. I would maybe do some incentives for doing everything that would be asking of them one being no running at the end of practice or instead of having to make 20 free throws just do 10 of them.
I feel like motivating your athletes is one of the more difficult, creative, and rewarding aspects of coaching. It's the idea of "any one can lead a horse to water, the challenging part is getting him to drink."
I would basically lay it out on the table and say that if you don't fulfill your commitment than they should be punished. I would say if someone isn't fully committed to the team, then they don't deserve to be on the team, and only having a threat isn't enough. If the situation really does occur you have to be able to follow through, or the players won't believe you or respect you. Now kicking them off probably shouldn't be the first option, but it should definetly be an option.
I first would lead by example and hope that my team follows suit. I would be early for everything showing my team that I am here to be successful as well and that I will do everything I need to do to make that happen. I will do what I can to be a class act in the community and around the league. Another way I could try and motivate them could be by way of rewards. It wouldn't be my first way of motivating, but if we have a great week of practice, and everyone is on time for everything maybe I will let them have a lighter load for a day in practice.
The main motivation that I would have for my players is a goal that the team visualizes together. Whether it be to improve our performance in the classroom or win a conference championship a team has to have a common goal to give them something to work towards and commit to.
For my respect commitment, I would motivate my athletes by punishing them for not showing respect and awarding them for following the commitment that they have made to me and the team. With punishment, I would start small like having them do extra work during practice (running ladders, push-ups, etc), and them moving to more strict standards such as sitting for a certain amount of the game. Awards would be things like symbols to hang on their locker, treats like gatorade or certificates for local entertainment.
A potential way to motivate athletes to becoming consciously aware of being respectful towards their committments is by continually expressing the idea that a lot of people in the communitties where they live and play, have a great deal of respect for them as well. And even if the athletes don't feel that they are role models in society, they do have an impact in society due to the fact that everything they do is under a microscope. For example, if an "average joe" gets a DUI over the weekend, sure it may make the paper with about 1 sentece attached to it. But if a starting Pitcher, or starting quarteback gets into trouble, the whole town will be aware of the mistake. I think as a former athlete, these things are important to understand.
hello mike!---i agree with all the posts---your thoughts regarding what you will ask in terms of commitment are all fine ones that will serve to build the culture---especially the ones that are built around the ethical values of respect and responsibility---however---in practice---we all know that commitments are sometimes easy to make and hard to keep---thoughts?---how will you motivate your athletes to fulfill these commitments?
i would ask my athletes to give me their all. i would bust my tale to make sure that they will be ready for anything and everything. i would ask them to commit themselves to do the same
The biggest commitment that i ask of my players is that they give me 110% of themselves every second they steop on the mat. I tell them that i will commit everything that i have as their coach so i expect everything that they have as a player.
I feel like this is where a coach becomes a coach apposed to an instruction manual. A coach must be able to get inside the athlete's head, figure out what makes him or her tick, and feed it like crazy. If an athlete like challenge, give him a mountain. If an athlete is in the mood to just play, give him a hill.
I agree with Steeles post earlier about the easiest way to punish a player for not being commited to your program is by reducing playing team. No player wants to sit the bench and will most likely commit to your style in order to get back playing time.
It may be difficult at times to enforce the commitments, but I will make a promise to my athletes to always give my all, no matter what. My hope that is that they will follow my lead.
good thoughts---the extrinsic motivators such as candace's gatorades and locker awards---jesus reduction in free throws---and---ryan's lighter load in practice all will work to prime the pump for desired behavior---we have spoken of the need to develop intrinsic motivation in the individuals on the team---such as the appeal that matty has made to understand the importance that the team members display in the community and so forth---can we get to intrinsic motivation to fulfill commitment without using extrinsic motivators first?
Everyone seems to be emphasizing effort. I think it is important to teach players that their effort is the only thing they can truly control. The other team, officials, and weather can all be a factor, but the players themselves cannot control these things. It all comes down to their effort and their focus.
Based on my last post, It's a daily struggle to accomplish, but at the same time, the atmosphere should be conducive to the creativity needed by a coach and the freedom to express and be who you are as a player. This atmosphere is made created by the coach but it's tricky to do.
i feel that the best tool for motivation is the reward. give your players something to strive for, something reachable but worth wild and you'll see their game play step to a knew level
steele and david---agreed---effort is the cornerstone---remember wooden and industriousness---once this is established the coach can and should tap into the hidden resources that exist in each athlete
I would motivate them to fulfill these commitments by rewarding them of good behavior and characteristic not only on the field but off the field. rewarding them by saying good things to bring them up and give them confidents another good way for them to fulfill these commitments is to make them do everything together not just to practice but off the field activities so everyone can get to know each other and have an idea of who they can trust and find out who are the leaders.
i think you have to be careful using extrinsic motivation because it can lead to players becoming more ego-oriented. I think rewards are fine, but should be for the entire team accomplishing a task or reaching a goal, not just one player.
I would have team dinners for perfect attendance and give them very light days for hard work. letting them know that i work them to be the best in every aspect of the game and in life;and with hard work comes benefits in my program
I think the one of the greatest rewards is the opportunity you give your athletes to participate. This goes deeper than a practice time and place, but more so into their desire to be there because they want to. To have and to take that opportunity at any level; to have an appreciation for the current drill, or the playing time, the challenge, or excitement are all opportunities I feel a coach is responsible for giving and presenting to his team.
I think you can if the athletes is already intrinsically motivated to wanting to be a better person, not just another athlete. I don't necessarily think that extrinsic rewards are needed if you have a strategy as how you can get your athletes to understand the value that they actually have in a community. Examples might be community service. Mentor or School programs.
We shouldn't have to try and motivate our players and get them to show commitment to the team and to the community. That should come naturally. They should want to be committed so that they have to opportunity to move on to bigger things and higher levels in their sport. I'm sure that high school all-americans were self motivated to be the best they could be and didn't need rewards to make them play how they did. Being successful and trying to be great and go to a big college should be reason enough for a person to show commitment to their sport.
Well I believe that since intrinsic motivation is the players own motivation, then it would be extremely difficult to help a player achieve inner motivation without using some external motivators first.
I believe that each athlete is going to react differently to whatever motivation, commitment, and superiority. For this matter I feel that as a coach, I need to get to know each of my athletes individually. I would do this by meeting with them one on one and observing them during practices.
okay---let's move into this a little further---as the season wears on you run the risk of losing your athletes somewhat---particularly if the scoreboard is not working in your favor---sport psychology tells us that athletes either dropout or burnout when things get difficult---dropouts quit their sport because their achievement needs are not being met through continued participation in the sport---burnouts leave because the cost of meeting the achievement needs has become too high---in fact---burnouts and dropouts can continue to be part of your team---just going through the motions---how can we attack this?---to renew their commitment?
First I would discuss everything with the team and then do some final decisions. to use extrinsic motivation means to bring all th eteam together and make them as a family and then reach all the goals together. Also do some fun with th eteam so they can see that I care about them. all th etime ask them how are they and talk to them not just about sport.
justin and candace---great points!---extrinsic first to build to intrinsic motivators---candace---build the relationship and the commitment will grow roots!
i agree with candace. everyone reacts differently towards certain individuals. as a current athlete i notice that many players have different levels for certain coaches and respond differently towards them. sometimes good sometimes bad determining who it is
i fill that the big commitment is being at every thing such as practice film ect. beacuse when you miss things you not only hurt yourself but also your team to.
I agree and disagree with Ryan. All those things are great motivators, but they wont produce someone who loves the sport they play as much as it will create in an athlete an obligation to the sport they play. There needs to be a balance to get through good days and bad days alike, but I feel like a love of the sport and it's life applications should be much greater than the obligatory side of competing. I feel like good teams can be made through obligation, but great teams will be created on desire, passion and creativity. Look at the greats.
To really motivate my atheltes to do the things that i ask of them is simple. I would live out everything i ask and have them watch how i live my life. Because i am unable to ask any athlete of mine to do anything that i am not willing to do myself.
maria---right on the same topic---make sure that the activity remains enjoyable---regardless of the stakes involved---and---as candace said---build those relationships beyond the playing field/court
I agreed that effort is the cornerstone because being an athlete you have to compete at all time and competing follows effort. if you don't give effort you will not succeed in what you are striving for.
You attack this by getting those that are no longer motivated or have a bad attitude off your team. Coach Wooden said that players like this were "cancers" and such attitudes and behaviors would spread to the rest of the team making it better to kick them off than have their attitudes spread.
I would demand my team to be commited to staying true to a team honor code meaning, be on time, be respectful and mindful to coaches and players alike, treat others as you would like to be treated and strive for perfection on the field and in the classroom.
I really agree with the relational aspects brought up by Candace. That's all sport is. Relationship between player and sport, player and player, player and opponent, player and coach, and coach and player.
I certainly don't ever want my players to just go through the motions, that is how they will end up getting hurt in real game situations. I don't want players that give up when the score isn't going how they would like. If you are getting blown out of the water I want my players playing their hardest to get back in the game and if we lose it will not be because we gave up. I don't want guys on my team that don't want to be great all the time. If guys start to get burnt out then I know I will have guys on the bench just waiting to get their chance on the field and prove something to me. There is always someone waiting to take your spot.
If i start to notice a burn-out or drop out, I will ask them what do you love about the game? if he/she cant answer that question then i cant help them, but if he/she does we will have a heart to heart on the subject hopefully changing there minds.
you must never loose hope. always fine the good out of things. as a leader or coach you can never loose faith in your team. look them in the eyes and tell them things will change. it only takes one play, or one practice to change the outcome of a game or a season. bring excitement to you players
I think that great teams are built on the idea that if everyone can genuinely understand their role on the team, then ultimately the team can function with more efficiency. Although the hard part about this is getting the member of the team who doesn't get any playing time to understand his role.
I'm not really sure what the best plan of attack is. I think I would ask the players individually if they thought anyone was getting burnt out or if people were thinking about quitting. If there was a large number of people who felt like that was the case for one or two people, I would talk to that player/s and see what was going on, and determine if there was anything I could do to fix the situation. Even just bringing it up to the player might be enough to start his desire to play up again. Just showing that you care and want him on the team can be enough
joe---coach wooden did express the thoughts that you reference---howeverhe did speak to the importance of developing meaningful roles for all concerned on the team---can you avoid this drastic tactic by working hard from the outset to make sure that everyone understands and embraces their role on the team?
well how i would renew there commietment is by talking to my team one on one individual to individual and make sure that we were on the same page i would try to do the things that my coach would do me and one of those things was challange me to be to best. Giving out challanges is a great way to renew the fight in someone.
the most important part is making the things thats not as fun fun such as practice. i know as an athlete going to practice everyday doing most of the same stuff gets boring fast
Keeping the commitment throughout the season can be a difficult thing. In my own sport experiences I have had plenty of teammates get burnt out or quit because they really did not want to be there. It seems that a lot of them were doing the activity because it is what their parents wanted them do and it is not what they wanted to be doing. I will always let my athletes know that they can talk to me at any time and that not matter what their ideas are they will not be looked down upon. There are times that I have gotten burnt out myself, so I know how it feels. Keeping an open door is one way that I feel will help keep my team motivated.
matty---what up?---right on target---how do you get the player who does get playing time to embrace their role and not become disillusioned with their particpation---hence eroding their commitment and becoming what joe referred to as a cancer on the team?---remember---coach wooden often only played 7 or 8 in each game and had a team of 12-15
as an athlete the hardest thing to do is to sit on the sideline and watch as your teammates play knowing that their is a chance that you could make a difference. i agree with matty. i was sidelined all last season due to an injury and i had lost all hope. however i understood that even though i was on the sideline there was still alot i could do
I will motivate my athletes by giving them a taste of success. By staying commited they will know what it is like to earn something such as success. It will be a habitual sort of thing. after success is gained then the rewards will come such as, lighter practice loads ,or team function as opposed to hard work.
I would seat and talk to athlete and see if we are on the same way because may be athelete does not want to play sport anymore than I would not push them, because it is not going to help any of us.
yeah I agree with shilo a coach should never loose faith on his or her team if it does happens they have given up with the team and his or her job. That is why you have to say things to help them find the confidents and bring them up to another level and things will change and players will start believing and then things will start to going to the path that they want.
I do believe that if a player knows his role on the team then he is less likely to get discouraged. My highschool basketball coach sat everyone down and explained what he believed was his role on the team. I think this helped some players that be satisfied with what they were contributing to the team. If a player does have an extremely bad attitude that distracts from the overall goals of the team i do beleive it can be benificial to dismiss the player.
okay shiloh and matty---how do we motivate the athletes on the sideline who are not playing to become firm in their commitment to the team and themselves?
Drills get old, players get tired, injury happens, and there is always a chance of burnt out, but relationship is something that is always there and can always be worked on.
Well the way that i would do this is by letting him start one game i know this is going against everything that i believe in but if you dont want the cancer to grow then you must attack at the main point so it doesnt spread.
Tough question for me. My experience is longer as a player than a coach. I have about 1 1/2 years coaching experience which is baby steps for you. Suggestions welcome!
I agree with Joe. Dismissing a player can be the best thing to do, plus it shows the rest of the team that certain attitudes or actions will simply not be tolerated. This can be tough if the player is your stud, but if the season is already on the downhill slope it might be time to start rebuilding for the future anyways.
continueing with keo comment i experience that last season with three games that i really wanted to play so i could get my name up their in football but i couldn't do that. I was just mad and frustraded but not knowing i can actually help and be a big factor by standing in the sidelines.
I have been blessed to coach some amazing athlets. I coached them to be the best they could be. I dont waver in my tactics to them and i know that kids these days need stability and structure. So i dont try and motivate any of my wrestlers with awards or presents. But i try to instill in them the benefit of succeeding for yourself and the pride you can have in yourself for doing the best you possibly can.
The way I would keep my athletes motivated even when the scoreboard is not going way is by teaching them that even though they lost, they can still take different parts of the game and determined what they had learned. During my sophomore year of high school my basketball lost every single game, but that is the year that we grew stronger as athletes both individually and as a team because the coach help us find keep points in the game in which we would have over looked otherwise.
a player on the sidelines has eyes, and can hopefully process thought. I feel like if they cannot sit back, break down plays and movements, and enjoy there sport, they aren't really motivated correctly. Selfishness is easy to be deceived by and fall into. You don't want selfish players.
for football at the d1 level scout players play a big role for the team yet never see the field. as a coach you need to make sure that all the success of the team comes from them because they are the ones who push and go against the starters everyday and prepare them. so if they dont work hard chances are the team wont be as successful
from wooden 'on leadership'---"you must teach each member of the team how he or she contributes to the welfare of the oragnaization---when you make each one feel connected to the team's efforts---productivity and success will follow---you must expand the person's perspective of the connection between his or her role in the organization and the organization itself
If you explained to the player that doesn't get much playing time that the best way they could help the team is to keep those that are playing motivated or watch what those that play do to help improve themselves and their playing time.
coach bruner----- In highschool our coach had the sidelined players doing chants and just keeping them apart of the game. our teammate were our biggest fans and it just kept an energy on the sideline the whole game.
Athletes on the side line have a great perspective on what is going on. They can see what other players are doing excellently, as well as areas that they could be improving. I would teach my athletes that as they are on the sidelines, take each moment and learn from it. If you see one of your teammates doing something wrong, think to yourself what you have done differently in that situation and play it out in your head, or practice it at a later time. Of course, don't get on your teammates case about what they may be doing wrong, instead encourage them by helping the understand what they are supposed to be doing. In the end, both will be improving.
the qoute you are only as strong as your weakest link plays a role in this topic for me. as a coach i would always encourage players to battle for positions and that no one has a locked position. use your key players as examples. tell the lesser athletic players to watch and study what they do and apply that to their style of play
To keep a player on the bench motivated and into the game, I would tell my players all the time that your time will come when I need you to step up and be the man in a big situation. I need all my players on their toes and watching and analyizing the game so that when they do go in they can prove to me that they warrant more playing time and can greatly help the team when he or she is in the game.
many of you have spoken about giving the players hope---candace's coach did just that when the team wasn't succeeding on the scoreboard---vision must be created in the athlete's mind that is synchronous with the vision for the team---further---every athlete must be given the opportunity to see how their achievement needs can be met if they develop and execute a plan that the coach involves them in
I think to motivate the players they need to see that they are helping the team and are a part of it. By giving them recognition in practice and perhaps if they do very well in practice, give them a few minutes on the floor. Also if a player is having a hard time, perhaps talk to him and help him understand his role on the team. Communication is probably the best way to fix these problems
The old motto your only as strong as your weakest player. I believe that these hold true due to the fact that on a great team there are star player, and there are role players. I believe that as a coach you must be able to determine nad point out these athletes however do not undermine the others.
more on my last---everyone must be able to not only understand their role but see how to expand it over time!---realistically!---commitment will stay strong if connection to the organization is linked to personal goals and desires
Commitment to attending practice and commitment to honesty (to the coach and to themselves) are of the two most important areas I would request my athletes to develop on the team. While being committed to these two things, athletes are a core part of a team as well as decrease the likelihood of sustaining an injury.
You can keep them committed to the team by giving them opportunity to play. I know I don’t like standing on the sideline but sometimes that’s just the way it is. It comes down to the character of that individual whether or not they stay true to the team.
well said, a big factor of the game is team work and players that are not in the game they have a very big role to play. supporting them and hypeing the team up getting that momentum going and you will see a big change by how the players play and how their confidents builds up. most player are different some of them needs hoot and hollar to get going and some will stay quite and focusing in what they need to do.
I think it is important to get everyone playing time when you can do so. If you are up enough, let up and put the next string in. If you are down alot and the other team puts their second string in, do the same. Some think this is throwing in the towel, but its not always about the scoreboard.
Understood. Getting these athletes to understand their role is definitely up the the coaching staff. It seems to me, if the coach is not regularly accountable for these things, it may make the organization, or team more difficult to manage. Or just appear that way due to the lack of enthusiasm by the coach or leader.
ethics plays a big role in this process because while you want your players to stay motivated, work hard and be committed you also have to get them to do so in an ethical manner. The best way to do this is to act in an ethical manner as a coach and lead by example.
well at the collegiate level it seems easy. usually the best players play. but there is a reason that they are typically the best. they work harder study the game and learn from their mistakes better then everyone else
Yes i agree with steele give them a chance to shine and for them to get some experience playing with other opponet. That way they know what they need to work on to become a better player and maybe get a shot at that starting spot.
remember our ethical values we spoke of in class number one---if shared responsibility is accepted between coach and athlete---helping them to understand their role and the path that can be undertaken to expand that role over time---then commitment can begin to be established---further---respect---spoken of by many of you this evening---must be cultivated in terms of the players who have more advanced roles appreciating and supporting those who have developing roles---the coach must do the same here
I think ethics plays a role because depending on your ethical stand point, it will determine the things you are willing to do to achieve your goal. While it may be never breaking any rules, to slighty bending them, to straight up breaking them. Your ethical stand point will help determine one's life path, and thus also be brought to the court.
Ethics plays a huge role in commitment. You must be true to yourself if you are going to stick to your commitments. The same goes for you team. You are making a commitment to your team and as a team. If there are unethical matters surrounding the team, the team as a whole is going to suffer. This fact can be seen with issues that go on even here at U of I. If an athlete becomes ineligible to play, they are not only hurting themselves, but also hurting their team. The team has worked so hard together, and once one of the athletes is out for matters such as this, it can bring down the team morale.
There comes a time when you are up, or down, a good margin and you think to yourself, I "Ought" to put so-and-so in and get them some PT. Your starters aren't going to like it, but if you are consistent in doing this for a few years, your older guys will know and understand that it is best for the team as a whole.
I coached one of the lowest ranking boys' track teams in our region in California, but continued to have a strong numbers throughout the season, each season. We worked with each athlete to come up with individual goals that they could meet, rather than worrying about their place and team rankings. We kept the atmosphere light-hearted and buildt trust between athletes by having a different athlete take lead of warm-ups and drills each day. These things were a privilege and athletes looked forward to their turn. As coaches, we were also very aware of individual improvements, acknowledging and encouraging athletes at every opportunity.
I agree that ethic play a big role because in order to have a good relationship between teammates and coach you have to have a good manners otherwise it will be hard to listen to other people.
I agree with matt, knowing their role comes down to good communication with the athlete. With this they know what they are accountable for and also allow them to make progress to fill a more important role.
As a coach, ethical matters must remain at high standards. Being a coach, you are also a teacher. Many of the athletes look up to coaches, and if the coach is following down a path in which they may cut corners or are cheating their way through the game, their athletes are going to be following right behind them, and that trend could continue off the court.
well a coach has a lot of different ways he can motivate his players. A coach can play favorites, focus on a few and count on them to carry the team. He or she need not even inform the team of his intentions, as long as he produces wins, who cares who feels good right. Or a coach can choose to coach for a different reason. To take the opportunity and build his players up no matter if they are the star or not. I personally feel like wins will come that way. They'll mean more too. In this way, sport actually gives real meaning to life. It's not just a career, or something we're good at or because you always like it, but it's something which we do because it's part of who we are.
Ethics plays a big role because of the quesitons that arise when playing kids and when they are sitting the bench i know that sounds basd but its hard to say
I think ethics comes into play on the part of the coach when deciding who starts and who comes off the bench. You have to keep your team happy and motivated as possible. I think that at the high school level that everyone on the team should get time on the field at some point, whether it is offense, defense, or special teams. The players put in the effort and the work and they should get rewarded by playing.
ethics in this arena comes directly from the coach in many ways. professional teams and high level college teams that have a coach with high moral and ethical standards such as the Colts in the NFL or Georgia in the NCAA. These coaches have incredibly high moral fortitude also haveteams that have very few problems with dicispline. This shows that if a coach is the moral leader of his team as well as the sport leader of his team. I feel that an athlete at any level will be directly influenced by his coach morally and ethically for the good or the bad. And i know that i want my players to be great citizens as well as athletes. So i choose to live by a higher path than other and i will hold myself to a higher standard where some may not.
A commitment that i would give my players is to always trust me and the coaching staff, and also their teammates. To be commited to the team, far as, making sure you're on time for meetings and going to class.
Being commited to something is very importatnt because you always have to stick with it no matter what. The commitment that would make with my players is that no matter what happens we are all a family thats going to look out for one another and play for one another.
Commitment...what does that word mean. It can mean so many different things. But when thinking of it from a coaching perspective I want to see how commited a player really is. I want players to be committed to themselves as individuals, I think that is the most important thing. How can you achieve any of the goals you set for yourself if you as an individual are not committed to making it happen. The second most important thing is they are committed to the sprot. There is no reason to participate and be a part of the team if they do not enjoy the sport. Why put yourself through all of the hard practices and games if it is not of an interest. The third thing is that I want my athletes to be committed to there role on the team. Every player regardless of there skill level has a role on the team. For example the young boy who suffered from down syndroum and was a part of the boys high school basketball team never missing a day of practice. If he had missed any of those practices or games his teammates would have wondered where there biggest cheerleader was. He understood his role and excepted it because he was just so excited to be a part of the team. Not only is it important for athletes to understand there role on the team but it is important for me as a coach to ensure that all athletes have something to strive for. This was the case with the above example that boy was rewarded for committment to the team when he played in there last game of the season. Committment is a funny word but in the end it is up to you as an individual to make the decsion on what it means to you and what you are going todo to make it happen.
I would motivate them to do things in a positive way. Running would be something that would be looked at as a good thing not something that we all look at as punishment. Showing them that commitment is very important in everything that you do in life will help them.
hello all! we will keep this brief tonight---my favorite team---north carolina is playing for the title tonight---hence---i will need some extra time to paint my body green to show my support for the homestanding spartans---tonight's topic is commitment---as we did last time we tried the interactive blog---two quiz scores for tonights work---paper # 3 topic will be sent to you all by email later this week---to get us started---as the head coach of a team or an individual---what are some commitments that you would ask of your athletes?
ReplyDeleteThe biggest commitment that i would give my players is being able to trust me and in the way that i teach my sport.
ReplyDeletehello jesus---how would you solicit that trust?
ReplyDeleteAnother big one would have to be just being on time. Have the courtesy of coming and giving a hundred percent. If a player were to come late to every practice and take away from the learing expierence of all his or her players around them.
ReplyDeleteWhat I would ask for from my players would be a commitment to their team, to always be on time to every meeting, every practice, every scheduled event that players are expected to participate and attend. I won't have any players thinking that they are above the rest of the team and don't have to be on time. I also would ask that they show commitment to being a stand up individual. I don't want players that are showboating after a good play or being rude to fans and the media. I want people to see my players as role models for the children. Also I would ask for a commitment to excellence. I want my players to always be playing their hearts out on every play, even if the game is out of reach, whether we are winning or losing. I want them to put full effort into every practice so that they can be successful on the field.
ReplyDeletecommitment? what commitments would you ask of the athletes on your team?
ReplyDeleteOne commitment that I would ask for my team is showing respect for teammates, officials, opposing teams, fans, and myself. Another commitment I would ask of my team is that they give it their all every time they hit the court.
ReplyDeleteThe biggest commitment I would ask of my players is to come to practice or the game everyday with the mindset of getting better.
ReplyDeleteI would do this by a contract by them signing this piece of paper they are putting there whole heart and commietment into the program that i am running.
ReplyDeletegood points ryan and jesus---punctuality and effort are great places to start---in addition to sportsmanship---laying the ground rules for those standards of performance as coach walsh referred to them
ReplyDeletethe biggest comm. is to the team always be on time always work hard give it your all every time you come to practice thats all i could ask for
ReplyDeleteI would first of all ask my players to commit to the overall goal of our team, to win and to give their full effort on every play, and during every practice. I would also ask my players to commit to the other players on the team. They are the ones who will be in the "trenches" with you, so they need to know you have the teams best interest in mind and that you will do whatever it takes to win. Basically know that you have each and every single players back. I would also ask my players to commit to not doing anything during the season that could put their playing ability at anything but their best. For instance like refraining from the use of drugs or alcohol during the season. I think once everyone has made their full commitment to the team, only then can you for sure get their full dedication and effort.
ReplyDeletei like the commitment to respect as well as the commitment to improvement---great places to introduce the idea that the idealistic perspective on competition might be practically applied!
ReplyDeleteI would ask my athlete to have comitment is to listen to me and have respect for me so that way athlete will know that I am know what I am saying when I tell him/her what to do.
ReplyDeleteI would first demand that my athletes attend all classes, meetings, practices and or games scheduled.
ReplyDeletegood points all---truly laying the foundation for future growth---one step further---how would you motivate your athletes to fulfill these commitments?
ReplyDeleteSome commitments we ask of our team are:
ReplyDelete-Never miss a practice. (except excused absences for other extra curriculars, family reasons, and health issues.)
-Keep above a 2.0 GPA so they are eligible to play in every game.
-Staying out of trouble, and obeying our code of conduct.
I would ask the team to always commit to trying to be the best. e
ReplyDeleteEven if they're not the best athletes, they will learn how to be apart of something real.
To motivate my athlete I would have intresting practices and also make some goals they will try to reach them.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, when my athletes attend classes, meetings etc. along with their normal presence around the community or campus, I would as them to committ to making a new conscious effort towards acting with respect and display a respectful dimeanor at the appropriate time or place they are at.
ReplyDeleteHi coach brunner what i would ask my players about commitment is to be loyal to each other and respect one another that would be the first step of commitment to the team and to their teammates. The rest will follow like always be ontime. never miss a workout and always finish strong doing this things will determin alot of leadership and commitment.
ReplyDeleteThe easiest form of motivation is playing time. If players are unable to commit to the team's standards, they simply do not get to play.
ReplyDeletethese commitments would have to be on themselves you can't strive to be the best if your whole heart isnt in it. I would maybe do some incentives for doing everything that would be asking of them one being no running at the end of practice or instead of having to make 20 free throws just do 10 of them.
ReplyDeleteI feel like motivating your athletes is one of the more difficult, creative, and rewarding aspects of coaching. It's the idea of "any one can lead a horse to water, the challenging part is getting him to drink."
ReplyDeleteI would basically lay it out on the table and say that if you don't fulfill your commitment than they should be punished. I would say if someone isn't fully committed to the team, then they don't deserve to be on the team, and only having a threat isn't enough. If the situation really does occur you have to be able to follow through, or the players won't believe you or respect you. Now kicking them off probably shouldn't be the first option, but it should definetly be an option.
ReplyDeleteI first would lead by example and hope that my team follows suit. I would be early for everything showing my team that I am here to be successful as well and that I will do everything I need to do to make that happen. I will do what I can to be a class act in the community and around the league. Another way I could try and motivate them could be by way of rewards. It wouldn't be my first way of motivating, but if we have a great week of practice, and everyone is on time for everything maybe I will let them have a lighter load for a day in practice.
ReplyDeleteThe main motivation that I would have for my players is a goal that the team visualizes together. Whether it be to improve our performance in the classroom or win a conference championship a team has to have a common goal to give them something to work towards and commit to.
ReplyDeleteFor my respect commitment, I would motivate my athletes by punishing them for not showing respect and awarding them for following the commitment that they have made to me and the team. With punishment, I would start small like having them do extra work during practice (running ladders, push-ups, etc), and them moving to more strict standards such as sitting for a certain amount of the game. Awards would be things like symbols to hang on their locker, treats like gatorade or certificates for local entertainment.
ReplyDeleteA potential way to motivate athletes to becoming consciously aware of being respectful towards their committments is by continually expressing the idea that a lot of people in the communitties where they live and play, have a great deal of respect for them as well. And even if the athletes don't feel that they are role models in society, they do have an impact in society due to the fact that everything they do is under a microscope. For example, if an "average joe" gets a DUI over the weekend, sure it may make the paper with about 1 sentece attached to it. But if a starting Pitcher, or starting quarteback gets into trouble, the whole town will be aware of the mistake. I think as a former athlete, these things are important to understand.
ReplyDeletehello mike!---i agree with all the posts---your thoughts regarding what you will ask in terms of commitment are all fine ones that will serve to build the culture---especially the ones that are built around the ethical values of respect and responsibility---however---in practice---we all know that commitments are sometimes easy to make and hard to keep---thoughts?---how will you motivate your athletes to fulfill these commitments?
ReplyDeletei would ask my athletes to give me their all. i would bust my tale to make sure that they will be ready for anything and everything. i would ask them to commit themselves to do the same
ReplyDeleteThe biggest commitment that i ask of my players is that they give me 110% of themselves every second they steop on the mat. I tell them that i will commit everything that i have as their coach so i expect everything that they have as a player.
ReplyDeleteI feel like this is where a coach becomes a coach apposed to an instruction manual. A coach must be able to get inside the athlete's head, figure out what makes him or her tick, and feed it like crazy. If an athlete like challenge, give him a mountain. If an athlete is in the mood to just play, give him a hill.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Steeles post earlier about the easiest way to punish a player for not being commited to your program is by reducing playing team. No player wants to sit the bench and will most likely commit to your style in order to get back playing time.
ReplyDeleteIt may be difficult at times to enforce the commitments, but I will make a promise to my athletes to always give my all, no matter what. My hope that is that they will follow my lead.
ReplyDeletegood thoughts---the extrinsic motivators such as candace's gatorades and locker awards---jesus reduction in free throws---and---ryan's lighter load in practice all will work to prime the pump for desired behavior---we have spoken of the need to develop intrinsic motivation in the individuals on the team---such as the appeal that matty has made to understand the importance that the team members display in the community and so forth---can we get to intrinsic motivation to fulfill commitment without using extrinsic motivators first?
ReplyDeleteEveryone seems to be emphasizing effort. I think it is important to teach players that their effort is the only thing they can truly control. The other team, officials, and weather can all be a factor, but the players themselves cannot control these things. It all comes down to their effort and their focus.
ReplyDeleteBased on my last post, It's a daily struggle to accomplish, but at the same time, the atmosphere should be conducive to the creativity needed by a coach and the freedom to express and be who you are as a player. This atmosphere is made created by the coach but it's tricky to do.
ReplyDeletei feel that the best tool for motivation is the reward. give your players something to strive for, something reachable but worth wild and you'll see their game play step to a knew level
ReplyDeletesteele and david---agreed---effort is the cornerstone---remember wooden and industriousness---once this is established the coach can and should tap into the hidden resources that exist in each athlete
ReplyDeleteI would motivate them to fulfill these commitments by rewarding them of good behavior and characteristic not only on the field but off the field. rewarding them by saying good things to bring them up and give them confidents another good way for them to fulfill these commitments is to make them do everything together not just to practice but off the field activities so everyone can get to know each other and have an idea of who they can trust and find out who are the leaders.
ReplyDeletei think you have to be careful using extrinsic motivation because it can lead to players becoming more ego-oriented. I think rewards are fine, but should be for the entire team accomplishing a task or reaching a goal, not just one player.
ReplyDeleteGetting the parents to sign off on everything is something that is hard to do because they have to be ok with keeping them after for practice.
ReplyDeleteI would have team dinners for perfect attendance and give them very light days for hard work. letting them know that i work them to be the best in every aspect of the game and in life;and with hard work comes benefits in my program
ReplyDeleteI think the one of the greatest rewards is the opportunity you give your athletes to participate. This goes deeper than a practice time and place, but more so into their desire to be there because they want to. To have and to take that opportunity at any level; to have an appreciation for the current drill, or the playing time, the challenge, or excitement are all opportunities I feel a coach is responsible for giving and presenting to his team.
ReplyDeleteeffort really is everything the key to success, but with out discipline i feel that all efforts are lost
ReplyDeleteI think you can if the athletes is already intrinsically motivated to wanting to be a better person, not just another athlete. I don't necessarily think that extrinsic rewards are needed if you have a strategy as how you can get your athletes to understand the value that they actually have in a community. Examples might be community service. Mentor or School programs.
ReplyDeleteWe shouldn't have to try and motivate our players and get them to show commitment to the team and to the community. That should come naturally. They should want to be committed so that they have to opportunity to move on to bigger things and higher levels in their sport. I'm sure that high school all-americans were self motivated to be the best they could be and didn't need rewards to make them play how they did. Being successful and trying to be great and go to a big college should be reason enough for a person to show commitment to their sport.
ReplyDeleteWell I believe that since intrinsic motivation is the players own motivation, then it would be extremely difficult to help a player achieve inner motivation without using some external motivators first.
ReplyDeleteI believe that each athlete is going to react differently to whatever motivation, commitment, and superiority. For this matter I feel that as a coach, I need to get to know each of my athletes individually. I would do this by meeting with them one on one and observing them during practices.
ReplyDeleteokay---let's move into this a little further---as the season wears on you run the risk of losing your athletes somewhat---particularly if the scoreboard is not working in your favor---sport psychology tells us that athletes either dropout or burnout when things get difficult---dropouts quit their sport because their achievement needs are not being met through continued participation in the sport---burnouts leave because the cost of meeting the achievement needs has become too high---in fact---burnouts and dropouts can continue to be part of your team---just going through the motions---how can we attack this?---to renew their commitment?
ReplyDeleteFirst I would discuss everything with the team and then do some final decisions. to use extrinsic motivation means to bring all th eteam together and make them as a family and then reach all the goals together. Also do some fun with th eteam so they can see that I care about them. all th etime ask them how are they and talk to them not just about sport.
ReplyDeletejustin and candace---great points!---extrinsic first to build to intrinsic motivators---candace---build the relationship and the commitment will grow roots!
ReplyDeletei agree with candace. everyone reacts differently towards certain individuals. as a current athlete i notice that many players have different levels for certain coaches and respond differently towards them. sometimes good sometimes bad determining who it is
ReplyDeletei fill that the big commitment is being at every thing such as practice film ect. beacuse when you miss things you not only hurt yourself but also your team to.
ReplyDeleteI agree and disagree with Ryan. All those things are great motivators, but they wont produce someone who loves the sport they play as much as it will create in an athlete an obligation to the sport they play. There needs to be a balance to get through good days and bad days alike, but I feel like a love of the sport and it's life applications should be much greater than the obligatory side of competing. I feel like good teams can be made through obligation, but great teams will be created on desire, passion and creativity. Look at the greats.
ReplyDeleteTo really motivate my atheltes to do the things that i ask of them is simple. I would live out everything i ask and have them watch how i live my life. Because i am unable to ask any athlete of mine to do anything that i am not willing to do myself.
ReplyDeletemaria---right on the same topic---make sure that the activity remains enjoyable---regardless of the stakes involved---and---as candace said---build those relationships beyond the playing field/court
ReplyDeleteI agreed that effort is the cornerstone because being an athlete you have to compete at all time and competing follows effort. if you don't give effort you will not succeed in what you are striving for.
ReplyDeleteYou attack this by getting those that are no longer motivated or have a bad attitude off your team. Coach Wooden said that players like this were "cancers" and such attitudes and behaviors would spread to the rest of the team making it better to kick them off than have their attitudes spread.
ReplyDeletejake---well said---remember coach wooden---the most powerful leadership tool at your disposal is your own personal example
ReplyDeleteI would demand my team to be commited to staying true to a team honor code meaning, be on time, be respectful and mindful to coaches and players alike, treat others as you would like to be treated and strive for perfection on the field and in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI really agree with the relational aspects brought up by Candace. That's all sport is. Relationship between player and sport, player and player, player and opponent, player and coach, and coach and player.
ReplyDeleteI certainly don't ever want my players to just go through the motions, that is how they will end up getting hurt in real game situations. I don't want players that give up when the score isn't going how they would like. If you are getting blown out of the water I want my players playing their hardest to get back in the game and if we lose it will not be because we gave up. I don't want guys on my team that don't want to be great all the time. If guys start to get burnt out then I know I will have guys on the bench just waiting to get their chance on the field and prove something to me. There is always someone waiting to take your spot.
ReplyDeleteIf i start to notice a burn-out or drop out, I will ask them what do you love about the game? if he/she cant answer that question then i cant help them, but if he/she does we will have a heart to heart on the subject hopefully changing there minds.
ReplyDeleteyou must never loose hope. always fine the good out of things. as a leader or coach you can never loose faith in your team. look them in the eyes and tell them things will change. it only takes one play, or one practice to change the outcome of a game or a season. bring excitement to you players
ReplyDeleteI think that great teams are built on the idea that if everyone can genuinely understand their role on the team, then ultimately the team can function with more efficiency. Although the hard part about this is getting the member of the team who doesn't get any playing time to understand his role.
ReplyDeleteI'm not really sure what the best plan of attack is. I think I would ask the players individually if they thought anyone was getting burnt out or if people were thinking about quitting. If there was a large number of people who felt like that was the case for one or two people, I would talk to that player/s and see what was going on, and determine if there was anything I could do to fix the situation. Even just bringing it up to the player might be enough to start his desire to play up again. Just showing that you care and want him on the team can be enough
ReplyDeletejoe---coach wooden did express the thoughts that you reference---howeverhe did speak to the importance of developing meaningful roles for all concerned on the team---can you avoid this drastic tactic by working hard from the outset to make sure that everyone understands and embraces their role on the team?
ReplyDeletewell how i would renew there commietment is by talking to my team one on one individual to individual and make sure that we were on the same page i would try to do the things that my coach would do me and one of those things was challange me to be to best. Giving out challanges is a great way to renew the fight in someone.
ReplyDeletethe most important part is making the things thats not as fun fun such as practice. i know as an athlete going to practice everyday doing most of the same stuff gets boring fast
ReplyDeleteKeeping the commitment throughout the season can be a difficult thing. In my own sport experiences I have had plenty of teammates get burnt out or quit because they really did not want to be there. It seems that a lot of them were doing the activity because it is what their parents wanted them do and it is not what they wanted to be doing. I will always let my athletes know that they can talk to me at any time and that not matter what their ideas are they will not be looked down upon. There are times that I have gotten burnt out myself, so I know how it feels. Keeping an open door is one way that I feel will help keep my team motivated.
ReplyDeletematty---what up?---right on target---how do you get the player who does get playing time to embrace their role and not become disillusioned with their particpation---hence eroding their commitment and becoming what joe referred to as a cancer on the team?---remember---coach wooden often only played 7 or 8 in each game and had a team of 12-15
ReplyDeleteas an athlete the hardest thing to do is to sit on the sideline and watch as your teammates play knowing that their is a chance that you could make a difference. i agree with matty. i was sidelined all last season due to an injury and i had lost all hope. however i understood that even though i was on the sideline there was still alot i could do
ReplyDeleteI will motivate my athletes by giving them a taste of success. By staying commited they will know what it is like to earn something such as success. It will be a habitual sort of thing. after success is gained then the rewards will come such as, lighter practice loads ,or team function as opposed to hard work.
ReplyDeleteI would seat and talk to athlete and see if we are on the same way because may be athelete does not want to play sport anymore than I would not push them, because it is not going to help any of us.
ReplyDeleteyeah I agree with shilo a coach should never loose faith on his or her team if it does happens they have given up with the team and his or her job. That is why you have to say things to help them find the confidents and bring them up to another level and things will change and players will start believing and then things will start to going to the path that they want.
ReplyDeleteall of the thoughts on communication are awesome---information sharing rarely reaches the point of diminishing returns
ReplyDeleteI do believe that if a player knows his role on the team then he is less likely to get discouraged. My highschool basketball coach sat everyone down and explained what he believed was his role on the team. I think this helped some players that be satisfied with what they were contributing to the team. If a player does have an extremely bad attitude that distracts from the overall goals of the team i do beleive it can be benificial to dismiss the player.
ReplyDeleteokay shiloh and matty---how do we motivate the athletes on the sideline who are not playing to become firm in their commitment to the team and themselves?
ReplyDeleteDrills get old, players get tired, injury happens, and there is always a chance of burnt out, but relationship is something that is always there and can always be worked on.
ReplyDeleteWell the way that i would do this is by letting him start one game i know this is going against everything that i believe in but if you dont want the cancer to grow then you must attack at the main point so it doesnt spread.
ReplyDeleteTough question for me. My experience is longer as a player than a coach. I have about 1 1/2 years coaching experience which is baby steps for you. Suggestions welcome!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Joe. Dismissing a player can be the best thing to do, plus it shows the rest of the team that certain attitudes or actions will simply not be tolerated. This can be tough if the player is your stud, but if the season is already on the downhill slope it might be time to start rebuilding for the future anyways.
ReplyDeletecontinueing with keo comment i experience that last season with three games that i really wanted to play so i could get my name up their in football but i couldn't do that. I was just mad and frustraded but not knowing i can actually help and be a big factor by standing in the sidelines.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mike, a coach should say things to keep his/her players at the level they should play at. A confident team is hard to beat!
ReplyDeleteI have been blessed to coach some amazing athlets. I coached them to be the best they could be. I dont waver in my tactics to them and i know that kids these days need stability and structure. So i dont try and motivate any of my wrestlers with awards or presents. But i try to instill in them the benefit of succeeding for yourself and the pride you can have in yourself for doing the best you possibly can.
ReplyDeleteThe way I would keep my athletes motivated even when the scoreboard is not going way is by teaching them that even though they lost, they can still take different parts of the game and determined what they had learned. During my sophomore year of high school my basketball lost every single game, but that is the year that we grew stronger as athletes both individually and as a team because the coach help us find keep points in the game in which we would have over looked otherwise.
ReplyDeletea player on the sidelines has eyes, and can hopefully process thought. I feel like if they cannot sit back, break down plays and movements, and enjoy there sport, they aren't really motivated correctly. Selfishness is easy to be deceived by and fall into. You don't want selfish players.
ReplyDeletefor football at the d1 level scout players play a big role for the team yet never see the field. as a coach you need to make sure that all the success of the team comes from them because they are the ones who push and go against the starters everyday and prepare them. so if they dont work hard chances are the team wont be as successful
ReplyDeletefrom wooden 'on leadership'---"you must teach each member of the team how he or she contributes to the welfare of the oragnaization---when you make each one feel connected to the team's efforts---productivity and success will follow---you must expand the person's perspective of the connection between his or her role in the organization and the organization itself
ReplyDeleteIf you explained to the player that doesn't get much playing time that the best way they could help the team is to keep those that are playing motivated or watch what those that play do to help improve themselves and their playing time.
ReplyDeleteWell said Dr. B. That personal connection to the team is huge.
ReplyDeletecoach bruner----- In highschool our coach had the sidelined players doing chants and just keeping them apart of the game. our teammate were our biggest fans and it just kept an energy on the sideline the whole game.
ReplyDeleteAthletes on the side line have a great perspective on what is going on. They can see what other players are doing excellently, as well as areas that they could be improving. I would teach my athletes that as they are on the sidelines, take each moment and learn from it. If you see one of your teammates doing something wrong, think to yourself what you have done differently in that situation and play it out in your head, or practice it at a later time. Of course, don't get on your teammates case about what they may be doing wrong, instead encourage them by helping the understand what they are supposed to be doing. In the end, both will be improving.
ReplyDeletethe qoute you are only as strong as your weakest link plays a role in this topic for me. as a coach i would always encourage players to battle for positions and that no one has a locked position. use your key players as examples. tell the lesser athletic players to watch and study what they do and apply that to their style of play
ReplyDeleteTo keep a player on the bench motivated and into the game, I would tell my players all the time that your time will come when I need you to step up and be the man in a big situation. I need all my players on their toes and watching and analyizing the game so that when they do go in they can prove to me that they warrant more playing time and can greatly help the team when he or she is in the game.
ReplyDeletemany of you have spoken about giving the players hope---candace's coach did just that when the team wasn't succeeding on the scoreboard---vision must be created in the athlete's mind that is synchronous with the vision for the team---further---every athlete must be given the opportunity to see how their achievement needs can be met if they develop and execute a plan that the coach involves them in
ReplyDeleteI think to motivate the players they need to see that they are helping the team and are a part of it. By giving them recognition in practice and perhaps if they do very well in practice, give them a few minutes on the floor. Also if a player is having a hard time, perhaps talk to him and help him understand his role on the team. Communication is probably the best way to fix these problems
ReplyDeleteCandace, well put. The sidelines are just live film for those who aren't playing. it's a great opportunity to be involved, just in a different way.
ReplyDeleteThe old motto your only as strong as your weakest player. I believe that these hold true due to the fact that on a great team there are star player, and there are role players. I believe that as a coach you must be able to determine nad point out these athletes however do not undermine the others.
ReplyDeletemore on my last---everyone must be able to not only understand their role but see how to expand it over time!---realistically!---commitment will stay strong if connection to the organization is linked to personal goals and desires
ReplyDeleteCommitment to attending practice and commitment to honesty (to the coach and to themselves) are of the two most important areas I would request my athletes to develop on the team. While being committed to these two things, athletes are a core part of a team as well as decrease the likelihood of sustaining an injury.
ReplyDeleteYou can keep them committed to the team by giving them opportunity to play. I know I don’t like standing on the sideline but sometimes that’s just the way it is. It comes down to the character of that individual whether or not they stay true to the team.
ReplyDeletelast part of the puzzle---how does ethics play a role in this process?
ReplyDeletewell said, a big factor of the game is team work and players that are not in the game they have a very big role to play. supporting them and hypeing the team up getting that momentum going and you will see a big change by how the players play and how their confidents builds up. most player are different some of them needs hoot and hollar to get going and some will stay quite and focusing in what they need to do.
ReplyDeleteI think it is important to get everyone playing time when you can do so. If you are up enough, let up and put the next string in. If you are down alot and the other team puts their second string in, do the same. Some think this is throwing in the towel, but its not always about the scoreboard.
ReplyDeleteare you talking about choosing who plays and who doesnt?
ReplyDeleteUnderstood. Getting these athletes to understand their role is definitely up the the coaching staff. It seems to me, if the coach is not regularly accountable for these things, it may make the organization, or team more difficult to manage. Or just appear that way due to the lack of enthusiasm by the coach or leader.
ReplyDeleteI had one more thing but what do you do when they dont understand the messages that you give them do you just let tthem go?
ReplyDeleteethics plays a big role in this process because while you want your players to stay motivated, work hard and be committed you also have to get them to do so in an ethical manner. The best way to do this is to act in an ethical manner as a coach and lead by example.
ReplyDeletewell at the collegiate level it seems easy. usually the best players play. but there is a reason that they are typically the best. they work harder study the game and learn from their mistakes better then everyone else
ReplyDeleteYes i agree with steele give them a chance to shine and for them to get some experience playing with other opponet. That way they know what they need to work on to become a better player and maybe get a shot at that starting spot.
ReplyDeleteremember our ethical values we spoke of in class number one---if shared responsibility is accepted between coach and athlete---helping them to understand their role and the path that can be undertaken to expand that role over time---then commitment can begin to be established---further---respect---spoken of by many of you this evening---must be cultivated in terms of the players who have more advanced roles appreciating and supporting those who have developing roles---the coach must do the same here
ReplyDeleteI think ethics plays a role because depending on your ethical stand point, it will determine the things you are willing to do to achieve your goal. While it may be never breaking any rules, to slighty bending them, to straight up breaking them. Your ethical stand point will help determine one's life path, and thus also be brought to the court.
ReplyDeleteEthics plays a huge role in commitment. You must be true to yourself if you are going to stick to your commitments. The same goes for you team. You are making a commitment to your team and as a team. If there are unethical matters surrounding the team, the team as a whole is going to suffer. This fact can be seen with issues that go on even here at U of I. If an athlete becomes ineligible to play, they are not only hurting themselves, but also hurting their team. The team has worked so hard together, and once one of the athletes is out for matters such as this, it can bring down the team morale.
ReplyDeleteThere comes a time when you are up, or down, a good margin and you think to yourself, I "Ought" to put so-and-so in and get them some PT. Your starters aren't going to like it, but if you are consistent in doing this for a few years, your older guys will know and understand that it is best for the team as a whole.
ReplyDeleteI coached one of the lowest ranking boys' track teams in our region in California, but continued to have a strong numbers throughout the season, each season. We worked with each athlete to come up with individual goals that they could meet, rather than worrying about their place and team rankings. We kept the atmosphere light-hearted and buildt trust between athletes by having a different athlete take lead of warm-ups and drills each day. These things were a privilege and athletes looked forward to their turn. As coaches, we were also very aware of individual improvements, acknowledging and encouraging athletes at every opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI agree that ethic play a big role because in order to have a good relationship between teammates and coach you have to have a good manners otherwise it will be hard to listen to other people.
ReplyDeletewell done all---time for the green paint---see you in a couple of weeks!
ReplyDeleteI agree with matt, knowing their role comes down to good communication with the athlete. With this they know what they are accountable for and also allow them to make progress to fill a more important role.
ReplyDeletesounds good, enjoy the game
ReplyDeleteAs a coach, ethical matters must remain at high standards. Being a coach, you are also a teacher. Many of the athletes look up to coaches, and if the coach is following down a path in which they may cut corners or are cheating their way through the game, their athletes are going to be following right behind them, and that trend could continue off the court.
ReplyDeleteSee ya later coach!!!
ReplyDeletewell a coach has a lot of different ways he can motivate his players. A coach can play favorites, focus on a few and count on them to carry the team. He or she need not even inform the team of his intentions, as long as he produces wins, who cares who feels good right. Or a coach can choose to coach for a different reason. To take the opportunity and build his players up no matter if they are the star or not. I personally feel like wins will come that way. They'll mean more too. In this way, sport actually gives real meaning to life. It's not just a career, or something we're good at or because you always like it, but it's something which we do because it's part of who we are.
ReplyDeleteEthics plays a big role because of the quesitons that arise when playing kids and when they are sitting the bench i know that sounds basd but its hard to say
ReplyDeletesorry for the late post. Enjoy the game Dr. B.
ReplyDeleteI think ethics comes into play on the part of the coach when deciding who starts and who comes off the bench. You have to keep your team happy and motivated as possible. I think that at the high school level that everyone on the team should get time on the field at some point, whether it is offense, defense, or special teams. The players put in the effort and the work and they should get rewarded by playing.
ReplyDeleteethics in this arena comes directly from the coach in many ways. professional teams and high level college teams that have a coach with high moral and ethical standards such as the Colts in the NFL or Georgia in the NCAA. These coaches have incredibly high moral fortitude also haveteams that have very few problems with dicispline. This shows that if a coach is the moral leader of his team as well as the sport leader of his team.
ReplyDeleteI feel that an athlete at any level will be directly influenced by his coach morally and ethically for the good or the bad. And i know that i want my players to be great citizens as well as athletes. So i choose to live by a higher path than other and i will hold myself to a higher standard where some may not.
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ReplyDeleteA commitment that i would give my players is to always trust me and the coaching staff, and also their teammates. To be commited to the team, far as, making sure you're on time for meetings and going to class.
ReplyDeleteBeing commited to something is very importatnt because you always have to stick with it no matter what. The commitment that would make with my players is that no matter what happens we are all a family thats going to look out for one another and play for one another.
ReplyDeleteCommitment...what does that word mean. It can mean so many different things. But when thinking of it from a coaching perspective I want to see how commited a player really is. I want players to be committed to themselves as individuals, I think that is the most important thing. How can you achieve any of the goals you set for yourself if you as an individual are not committed to making it happen. The second most important thing is they are committed to the sprot. There is no reason to participate and be a part of the team if they do not enjoy the sport. Why put yourself through all of the hard practices and games if it is not of an interest. The third thing is that I want my athletes to be committed to there role on the team. Every player regardless of there skill level has a role on the team. For example the young boy who suffered from down syndroum and was a part of the boys high school basketball team never missing a day of practice. If he had missed any of those practices or games his teammates would have wondered where there biggest cheerleader was. He understood his role and excepted it because he was just so excited to be a part of the team. Not only is it important for athletes to understand there role on the team but it is important for me as a coach to ensure that all athletes have something to strive for. This was the case with the above example that boy was rewarded for committment to the team when he played in there last game of the season. Committment is a funny word but in the end it is up to you as an individual to make the decsion on what it means to you and what you are going todo to make it happen.
ReplyDeleteI would motivate them to do things in a positive way. Running would be something that would be looked at as a good thing not something that we all look at as punishment. Showing them that commitment is very important in everything that you do in life will help them.
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