Coaching

Philosophy
 WHAT
IS YOUR
PHILOSOPY
IN LIFE?
COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Coaching..
- is a process/ form of
development

- helping someone prepare for

something
COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy..
- The way you see things

- Your perception
 WHAT IS
COACHING
PHILOSOPHY?
COACHING PHILOSOPHY

.. a statement of what you value

.. how you will approach your

coaching role
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
COMPONENTS:

• Objectives
• Approach
• Values
• Principles
 OBJECTIVES…

• An specific goal

• A goal with a deadline

 APPROACH…

• How you deal with

something

• Steps to take
 VALUES…

• Beliefs or ideals

• Something that you

give importance
 PRINCIPLES…

• A moral rule

• Your basis of what is

right and what is not
 EXAMPLES of COACHING
PHILOSOPHY

“Success is getting a group of kids

to play together, as a team, play
hard , and reach their ultimate
potential while having fun.”
EXAMPLES of COACHING
PHILOSOPHY

“Excuses do not exist on great

teams.”

“Your biggest challenge isn’t

someone else.”
IMPOTANCE OF COACHING
PHILOSPHY

1. Guides approach
2. Informs decision making
3. Increases consistency
A coaching philosophy can help
coaches to make the following
ethical decisions:

• Substitutions
• Injured players
• Bending the rules
• Pushing players to train hard
• Punishments
How will you use your coaching
philosophy :

• Live it every day

• Identifying objectives
• Informing decisions
• Communicate it
• Reflect on it
DEVELOPING A
COACHING
PHILOSOPHY
 Tips for developing a coaching
philosophy:

• Think beyond tactics

• Know what you stand for
• Think of what represents your
moral standards and integrity
• Take responsibility and
accountability
Tips for developing a coaching
philosophy:

• Link your philosophy to football

• Consider what others would say
about your approach
• Communicate your philosophy
• Live your philosophy every day
• Don’t be afraid to tweak your
philosophy
• Don’t underestimate the importance
of life experiences
Make your own
coaching
philosophy.
THANK YOU!