Master Coaching

 
This section was all about the people that have the ability to combine both deep practice and ignition for growth to develop talent in others. The coaches highlighted in this section were quiet and attentive. They gave targeted corrections and specialized their coaching to each person. Master coaches are farmers who put in the discipline to make each seed grow as tall as possible. 

John Wooden, the UCLA basketball coach, is one of the best coaches of all time. In a study, they found that his words were short and full of information. They consisted of 7 percent compliments, 7 percent displeasure but 75 percent pure information. It was consistent and constant learning. He would also teach the entire picture then break it down. Demonstrations he would model the correct form, then incorrect, then display how it should be done correctly again. Master coaches also help ignite passion in their students to make it rewarding.

 

4 Virtues of Master Coaches:

Matrix: It’s the years of task-specific knowledge that lets teachers respond to student effort. It allows them to make specific connections with each student to take them to where they want to go. 

Perceptiveness: Coaches understand each student is different and listen. They take the time to get to know each player to know the best plan to make the most out of them.

GPS Reflex: Speaking directly. Master coaches instruct like a GPS; do this, now that. They push them to the next level.

Theatrical Honesty: Sometimes overreacting to make a point and gain empathy. Master coaches are always searching for ways to make a connection to pull out greatness.

 

Everyone needs a mentor who is going to consistently push them. There is no blueprint or one way of coaching and forming the deep practice to turn into a talent hotbed. It takes the passion of studying and customizing the style for each individual. Pay attention to what they show interest in and praise them for effort. Your brain grows with practice. It is a talent to find the better understanding to push them to the next level.