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Tonight our topic is Coaching Tone. How do we use tone to teach and convey messages to our players? How do our players learn from our tone? Thanks to @USAFootballMT for the great topic suggestion and questions! #TXHSFBCHAT
#Bucs DT Gerald McCoy on the recent video of DL coach Brentson Buckner chewing him out.
“Y’all made a big deal out of that... ‘Oh! He’s yellin’ at Gerald!’ ... DUH! That’s what he’s suppose to do! He’s a coach!”
A1) Absolutely spot on to defend his coach and their coach-athlete relationship. Does not mean that it now becomes the standard for all other coach-athlete communication methods. Works for them but got to know your guys. #TXHSFBCHAT
#Bucs DT Gerald McCoy on the recent video of DL coach Brentson Buckner chewing him out.
“Y’all made a big deal out of that... ‘Oh! He’s yellin’ at Gerald!’ ... DUH! That’s what he’s suppose to do! He’s a coach!”
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HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Tonight our topic is Coaching Tone. How do we use tone to teach and convey messages to our players? How do our players learn from our tone? Thanks to USAFootballMT for the great topic suggestion and questions! #TXHSFBCHAT
HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Q1: After watching the video of Gerald McCoy, what is your initial reaction to his remarks? https://t.co/kPqZaSxv9O#TXHSFBCHAT
#Bucs DT Gerald McCoy on the recent video of DL coach Brentson Buckner chewing him out.
“Y’all made a big deal out of that... ‘Oh! He’s yellin’ at Gerald!’ ... DUH! That’s what he’s suppose to do! He’s a coach!”
A1) Gerald was doing what he should be doing... Listening to the coaches instruction! We all would love to have a team whose mentality showed this across the board. I'm glad he as a pro gave a sound byte for kids to hear how a pro handles a coach correcting him. #txhsfbchat
A1: My initial thoughts are that he understands coaching and that it is meant to improve the overall team. By him speaking out he was trying to improve the team as well by setting an example #TXHSFBCHAT
Players are going to pick up when you stress the most and the loudest. I was taught early praise 2x as loud as your critique or build the "sandwich" praise-critique-praise #txhsfbchat
A2: you have to know your kid, you have to know how to challenge them and never demean, but know how to get your point across. If you are waiting till the practice field to build that relationship, it may be to late. #TXHSFBCHAT
A2: My tone is usually pretty relaxed, my practice tone is the same as my classroom tone, just more volume to speak over the sound machine. When I do use a more intense tone, the players know something serious needs fixing and they must pay attention #TXHSFBCHAT
When coaching at the college level we had a DC that was a yeller. I used to whisper to my guys, i wanted them to come in as close as possible. So the only focus was on me and my corrections, not the outside storm.
Tone has to change and match the situation. Explosive tone can raise arousal and help an athlete power clean or explode out of his hips on the line. Technical tone however is necessary when talking a player through new things or a mistake in practice of competition. #TXHSFBCHAT
I've always found that stressing the importance of what you want them to pick up through repetition. Going over it to the point that it becomes second nature when they are on the field. Love to stress the 4 Ps. Practice Prevents Poor Performance!
A2 I try to have a relaxed tone. I'm not a coach who yells a whole lot. If I do yell, something is definitely wrong and the kids know that. Otherwise, I've found being relaxed is a good way to go about things #TXHSFBCHAT
A2) Calm when explaining to a player, louder with group/team. Intense when they need it, excited when we see the results we want to engineer #TXHSFBCHAT
A1) This is a great example of a positive player/coach relationship. But he makes a good point about being a grown man. With kids, you don't know what kind of environment they are coming from.
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A2: I use the tone needed for the situation. During tempo periods, I have to be louder and bring enthusiasm and clarity during chaos. During teach/correction periods, I am clear, concise, and calm. I try to ask questions and check for understanding. #txhsfbchat
A3) Absolute unquestioning responsibility. Coaching feedback has been shown to be very impactful on player motivation, effort and player-perceived value in the activity. Coaches that say their kids "dont bring it" aren't bringing it. #TXHSFBCHAT
A3: I think no matter the tone we use, we have to be intentional with our message. Especially at the high school and younger levels. It is our responsibility to instruct, build up, and critique. Tone is a delivery method for instruction #TXHSFBCHAT
I think making sure the non-negotiables are clear and stressed. And like I said practicing then and correcting them on the spot if not done correctly. A lot of times because we're trying to get so much at practice we let things slide and that can't happen.
A3) The message is the point, not the tone, so it's a major responsibility. The tone should only highlight the mood of the message. Control the situation and message at all times #TXHSFBCHAT
A2) Tone needs to be consistent with your program values and coaching philosophy. In practice, a more critical but constructive tone is appropriate but should never be degrading or harsh. In a game, it has to be positive and calm or your kids will spiral.
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Honestly, 100% of the time, we are the adult. But more importantly, we are Educators. If we are teachers, we must teach. If we ‘have’ to raise our voice you could question the effectiveness of the teaching. #txhsfbchat
A3) Our job is to be clear, foundation building, and powerful. If you have to hide your message in the tone you use, or if the message is really dependent on the tone, then is the message even valid? #TXHSFBCHAT
A4) Checking back in with them for clarification after as well as consistency. Football is a game of patterns and tendencies and they understand that. Athletes that can also understand their coaches learn the style. #TXHSFBCHAT
A4: I think it goes back to how you get to know the kids and they get to know you. We must use consistent language when instructing and when correcting. Tone helps the player know the emphasis of your point #TXHSFBCHAT
#TXHSFBCHAT A4... Man this is a real thought provoking question... Something you probably just do over time and don't think about it. I think a lot of that understanding comes from the relationship built with your students and athletes
I think this is the single biggest mistake made. You wouldn’t expext him to make a block unless you trained the skills. But we want them to be ‘tough’ or message focused without giving them the skills! #txhsfbchat
Or the follow up to tell them you love them and want them to be the best they can be. If you made a withdraw from the coach/athlete relationship bank you better put some back in! #txhsfbchat
Agreed. Especially at the HS and Youth levels, the kids are progressing at different skill levels, and that includes processing instruction. We must be able to teach them how to listen and hear the message #TXHSFBCHAT
Or the follow up to tell them you love them and want them to be the best they can be. If you made a withdraw from the coach/athlete relationship bank you better put some back in! #txhsfbchat
A5: We are the primary communicator to these kids. It is our job to properly teach the skills we want them to be able to perform. That includes processing instruction and interpreting tone. Make sure you teach them how to do both #TXHSFBCHAT
HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Q4: How do you teach your players to differentiate and understand the instruction provided within your tone of voice? #TXHSFBCHAT
#TXHSFBCHAT A5 we play a big role. Got to make sure message and tone are clear and concise and the language is consistent to ease confusion. As a coaching staff we should all "speak the same language" as well
I think we know deep down yelling takes away from instruction. Some use it to convey seriousness or energy issues but if you need to fix something the best way is to teach it, or reteach it because what you said the first time obviously missed the mark. #txhsfbchat
A5) This should be our #1 priority as coaches. And not just in being good at one message but being able to adapt the message in order for every player to understand it. Coaches were probably the first masters of differentiation before it became "cool". #TXHSFBCHAT
A4) Many roles. In many cases we are designing the message through tone and terminology and then teaching it so that they can speak with us. We then evaluate it and decide depth charts and captaincy. Once again, any deficiency is due to our poor reinforcement between. #txhsfbchat
