Coaches are special instructors who, if successful, can teach skills, win, and build a respectable public image for the team. Despite unique challenges that pertain to the skill level, age and gender of players being coached, these are the building blocks that can lead to success:
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selecting players who fit the team’s philosophy
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developing coach-player rapport
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establishing a discipline that is fair and just
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creating a team profile that exemplifies the improvement and hard work done
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selecting team leaders who are “coaches” on and off the court
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developing mental toughness
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developing a team legacy