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Post by readyourkeys on Aug 1, 2012 14:24:04 GMT -6
This year is going to be my first year coaching high school football. To say the least, I am beyond nervous. Honestly my fear is just related to the public speaking aspects of it. Anyone have any tips or relative experiences related to my issue?
Thanks!
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Post by bluedevil4 on Aug 1, 2012 14:51:00 GMT -6
You the head coach or just an assistant/coordinator? If you're an assistant, just relax and go with the flow. If you do have to speak, just tell them what they want to hear: "We're gonna work hard, we have zero tolerance for bad grades and behavior, etc." And be sure to tell all the parents that there son is the most important one .
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Post by kylem56 on Aug 1, 2012 15:25:02 GMT -6
This may not be the answer you are looking for but it will improve with experience. I was 19 when I first started coaching varsity football and had a fear of public speaking. I was the same way. You don't have to be the loudest or most motivational speaker, just be a clear communicator. Be specific when you speak. Know your area of the game and if you are confident with that, then it will come to you in time.
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Post by spoonie on Aug 1, 2012 16:16:24 GMT -6
Join Toastmasters - there'll be a club near you. That's the best tool you'll ever have as a public speaker
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Post by gobigred on Aug 1, 2012 17:07:41 GMT -6
I'd say the same thing. Relax, be yourself and enjoy the opportunities to develop relationships with parents and players. As long as your heart is for the kids, you'll be just fine. Enjoy the ride.
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Post by brophy on Aug 1, 2012 17:28:48 GMT -6
Just be PREPARED and know what you are going to be doing and how to thoroughly explain what you want from the kids. The kids will be great....you dont need their affirmation, just encourage them and be clear with what you want from them
Oh and above all else......BE YOURSELF
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Post by fasterthanthefly on Aug 1, 2012 18:14:37 GMT -6
As my wife would tell me after sitting through a banquet or pre-season parents meeting..."Don't say "um" and "uh" between each thought." She was right and I have improved in that area a lot. Sounds like a small thing but doing that shows a lack of confidence in what you are saying and shows you are nervous. And practice what you are going to say in a pregame talk, preseason meeting, banquet, etc. it will help. I've given many a pregame talk in my truck driving to school!!
Oh...and marry and English/Speech teacher. She helps a lot as long as you don't kill her for constantly correcting you!!
Good luck and have fun!!
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Post by wingt74 on Aug 3, 2012 5:19:16 GMT -6
brophy is right, #1 way to reduce anxiety and fear in any public speaking situation is to prepare exactly what you want to say ahead of time, and rehearse. Confidence reduces fear.
What I learned is, don't be afraid to make mistakes, because you will. Be accountable for them, move on, and stay confident.
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Post by Underdeveloped on Aug 3, 2012 14:46:00 GMT -6
Tequila
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