How we coach Ep 1: Effective Feedback
“A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment”
John Wooden
But this is easier said than done... In this episode we talk about how we coach with effective feedback.
Ep 1: Effective Feedback Episode Summary
Why:
- Low morale.
- Loud rhetorical questions publicly shame teammates.
- Some children don’t understand the purpose that feedback serves.
How:
1: Explain your feedback rules
- Explain to the children what the point of feedback is.
- We define effective feedback as: “giving advice without causing upset”.
- Anyone can give feedback, but it has to be effective, or it’s better not said.
2: Praise
- Use specific praise where possible.
E.g.
“You really marked your opponent well in that quarter, which made it hard for them to find space.”
- Try not to praise outcomes.
E.g. 🚫 “Good goal”
- Instead, praise the process
Eg. ✅ “That was a great shot because you aimed for the corner of the goal.”
- Create a ‘safe to fail’ environment
“I’m glad we made that mistake, because now we’ve all learned that lesson together, which makes us ready for the next game.”
3: Criticism
- Framing criticism - start with a compliment.
E.g. “Your movement has been superb today, now let’s put our hands up and call for the ball so that our teammates are more confident to pass to you.”
- Use AND instead of BUT
E.g. “You have passed the ball well, using the instep of your foot AND now let's use the same technique when you are tackling.”
- Learn from my mistake - tell a story about how you personally overcame a similar obstacle when we were younger.
E.g. “I remember when I dropped a catch at your age, I was able to catch the next chance because we had imagined the feeling of the next ball going into our hands.”
Outcomes
- Children are more likely to welcome criticism.
- Morale is increased.
- Children are more willing to take chances.
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Resources:
📚Dale Carnegie: How to Win Friends and Influence People
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