Get the Best From Everyone You Teach - Page 3
"Are they satisfied?" - SET YOUR SESSION OBJECTIVE.
Client satisfaction is based on achievement. Therefore the instructor must set session objectives.
So far we have discussed the instructors objectives which, when achieved does lead to the
participants learning effectively. But now we need to look closer to why the participants
come in the first place. They need to have a measure of their achievement to feel a high
level of satisfaction. To measure whether each session is a success or failure we must
set a session objective for each participant, whether this is to lift ten repetitions
of a certain weight or to run 2 miles in 10 minutes or to do the combination perfectly.
If the goal is measurable we can assess success. Many participants suffer from lack of
motivation if their only goals are long term - such as to run 2 miles in 10 minutes or
to lose ten pounds. Short term objectives increase participants motivation and level
of satisfaction.
They don't "get it" - IT IS ALWAYS THE COACHES FAULT
Many coaches and instructors blame the participant if they can't do something correctly. This is
the sign of a limited coach, yes, individuals do have different ability levels but it is the
coach's job to find what method works for any individual so that they may enjoy and safely
participate in their chosen activity. If the participant has a technical fault it is up to
the coach to develop or invent a drill to correct that fault, the coach must think
creatively! With a small amount of natural ability and a very good coach high levels
of performance can indeed be achieved!
Andy's top tips forimproving your coaching
- Do not be afraid to listen and learn from others as there is always something to learn!
- Vary your coaching angles - self analyse - video yourself, ask others for feedback
- Observe
- Give appropriate feedback
- Use Coaching Keywords for major teaching & safety points
- Set session objectives
- Work on one major fault per session
- It is always the coaches fault - Focus on the participant not yourself -you are there
for their enjoyment and you are being paid for it!
- And finally and most importantly SMILE - because a smile is the link between Successful
Motivation, Inspiration, Learning & Effort.
These are all basic coaching principles used on the 1 day Boxercise Instructor
Training Course contact Boxercise on 0870 6066017.
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