 To be an effective coach you must appreciate both the art and the science of coaching. A coach may have a great deal of sport-specific knowledge and experience (the science of coaching), however this knowledge and experience is of little value to the player unless it can be effectively communicated (the art of coaching).
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Understand Three Dimensions of Communication |
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Effective coaching requires not only sport-specific knowledge but also sound teaching and communication skills. Both the coach and the player must be prepared to transmit and receive information from each other. Too often, coaches transmit but do not receive information.
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Develop Communication For Successful Coaching |
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Successful communication depends on developing good people skills and showing a human face. If coaches want players to listen over time, they cannot deliver their messages with sarcasm or threats. It is important to maintain a positive and open communication channel with players. Ongoing and open communication will often deal with minor concerns before they become major problems.
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Communicating Across Cultures |
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All coaches should get to know all their players as well as they can.This essential coaching knowledge can be hard to come by when each season brings new players with different backgrounds, experiences, and motivations.To help all your players succeed, it is imperative to learn about each one individually and then use that information as you coach them through the trials and tribulations that a rugby season brings.
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Active versus Passive Listening |
 Passive listening or remaining silent while another person speaks is how many people "listen", often without actually hearing much. While passive listening can be appropriate at times, it does not guarantee understanding, nor does it build a relationship or any empathy with the sender.
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Communication