The Sport Psych Show #16 Prof Sophia Jowett – Building a Coach-Athlete Relationship
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Nov 26, 2018 AI Snips
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Building Liking
- While liking helps, prioritize trust, respect, and appreciation in coach-athlete relationships.
- Find common interests to build liking naturally, which can make collaboration easier.
Commitment: Long-Term View
- Commitment involves loyalty, dependability, and a willingness to maintain the relationship over time, despite challenges.
- This long-term view is vital for athlete development, given sport's volatile nature.
Navigating Challenges
- During challenges, coaches and athletes must identify their contributions to the relationship.
- Open dialogue and mutual investment are key, with athletes also actively contributing.