Objective 3

Objective 3: Developing meaningful relationships and connections

  • Coaches need to develop a relationship with their athletes.

  • Athletes need to trust that their coach could develop their physical skills and make the psychological side of sports their priority.

  • Athletes that are valued both on their athletic performance and as a person will have a better chance of developing meaningful relationships.

Advantages of developing a relationship

•Trust in the process

•Positive team culture

•Establish a vision

•Communicate openly

•Build confidence


Disadvantages of not developing a relationship

•Lack of trust

•Question coaching

•Miscommunication

•Unwanted feeling