Coaching Philosophy Stephanie Chang

Everyone’s coaching philosophies or coaching styles are different in many ways,

however they should be similar in some aspects, in my opinion. Good communication,

establishing team goals, setting priorities, and being responsible should all come together in the

process of coming up with your own coaching philosophy. Keep in mind that everyone is

different and everyone’s teaching and coaching styles will also be different.

Communication

I want to be able to communicate my vision effectively with my players and their parents

to assure them that if at any point in time there was a miscommunication or if they did not

understand something, they can feel free to speak to me at their convenience. I want to be able to

listen thoroughly, and explain miscommunications, but as everyone knows you can’t please and

make everyone happy.

Establishing team goals

Set realistic and accomplishable goals for the team. Explain to the players and the parents

that they joined a “team” and that they must work together for the team as a whole to be

successful. If one person fails, the team fails as a whole. Regardless if the team loses or wins a

game, there is always a lesson that can be taught.

Setting priorities

I as the coach, or my assistant coaches will help each player with whatever position or

part in the game it is they do not understand. We will run different drills to practice for different

positions and select the best-qualified players to hold those positions.

Being responsible

As the head coach I take full responsibility of what is happening on the field, in the court,

or wherever it is the players are playing and in whatever sport they are playing in. Teach the

players the best way you know how and the best way you know they will understand. However,

always be open to new ideas. Not everyone learns the same.

The final and most important thing is, be passionate for what it is you’re doing and

what it is you are coaching. No player wants to be around someone who isn’t motivating

and someone that obviously doesn’t love their job. In my eyes as long as you remain

humble, stay loyal to your team, and push them to their full potential you can’t go wrong at

the end of the day.