CONSCIOUS COACHING

INTRODUCTION

Performance coaches know a lot about their craft. It is woven into the culture of the profession. Yet one critical component of performance is often elusive and neglected. "By the time we have finished reading stacks of research, attending conferences and debating with one another, we find our toolbox full of strategies for successfully dealing with programming, but almost empty when it comes to strategies for successfully dealing with people" (p.2).

"The interpersonal dynamic between coach and athlete is central to the coaching process. Thousands of coaches, including myself, have longed for a book that explains how to master this side of the coaching equation. A book that teaches us how to enhance athlete engagement through a better knowledge of their behavior. A book that shows us how we can truly get inside the mind of an athlete to gain a clearer understanding of their perspective. A book that we can lend to an intern, young coach or even seasoned veteran to assist them in lighting the internal spark within an athlete, which, of course, is every bit as important as targeting accurate loads of strength and hypertrophy. A book that explains how to manage a difficult athlete or organizational culture, or how to effectively build trust and adapt communication styles to individuals with diverse sporting, socioeconomic, and psychological backgrounds" (p.3).

"This book strives to fill the gap."

Becoming a Conscious Coach