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As a coach, you can take steps to foster team chemistry, teach your players the game, and be a positive role model on and off the field.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="container"> <div class="section-title" id=""><h2>Promoting Team Chemistry</h2></div> </div> <section class="column-contents-2" id=""> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <h4 class="title-blue">Coaches can help players develop team chemistry through proactive steps. Here are some best practices:</h4> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Create a positive environment based on mutual respect and support</li> <li>Clearly define roles and expectations for each player on the team, with the right roles matched to the right players</li> <li>Maintain open communication between players and coaches</li> <li>Prioritize unselfish play</li> <li>Reinforce that every team member is important, and that each player needs his or her teammates</li> <li>Instill a bond based on pride, trust and not wanting to let anyone else on the team down</li> <li>Promote an attitude of players holding each other accountable for team rules and standards</li> <li>Provide constructive criticism — not the use of fear — and offer praise when appropriate</li> <li>Encourage players to get to know each other off the field</li> <li>Emphasize team goals, as opposed to individual</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <img class="lazyload" data-src="/media/1109/2019pro-bowl_01165.jpg" alt="" src=""> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="column-contents-2" id=""> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <h3>Activities to Build Team Chemistry</h3> <ul> <li>Team meals at the home of one of the players or coaches before a game</li> <li>Training camp sleepovers</li> <li>Pair new players with more experienced players during orientation groups</li> <li>Fun team events off the field, such as a movie, bowling or visiting a local restaurant</li> <li>Traditions to mark the beginning or end of the season, such as a pool party</li> <li>Have each player create goal cards that they share with the team each week</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <h3>Virtual Activity Options</h3> <ul> <li>Use video to host fun team events, like virtual game nights</li> <li>Start a group message with your team to stay active communicating with them</li> <li>Encourage them to use online resources to help their development individually and as a team. Some resources include:</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://playfootball.nfl.com/nfl-way-to-play/tips-for-players/">NFL Way to Play series</a></li> <li><a href="https://playfootball.nfl.com/nfl-way-to-play/staying-active-at-home/">NFL Way to Play: Prepare to Play Virtual Workouts</a></li> <li><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.11onfootball.com/" target="_blank">Nike 11-Online</a></li> </ul> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="container"> <div class="section-title" id=""><h2>Being a Great Teacher</h2></div> </div> <div class="container"> <h4 class="title-red title-blue">Being a great teacher means exhibiting the three Cs: competence, consistency and caring.</h4> </div> <section class="column-contents-2" id=""> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <p>To become a better coach, it is important to understand the importance of effective teaching. Here are some steps to become a better teacher.</p> <ol> <li>Have a firm knowledge of the subject matter.</li> <li>Make the material interesting and relevant to players.</li> <li>Be ready to teach all levels of learners. Players process information in different ways, requiring you to use different techniques.</li> <li>Be forward thinking — anticipate and adapt to trends that impact your position, particularly involving technology.</li> <li>Embrace learning as an ongoing process — not just for players, but also for you as a coach. Be open-minded and focus on getting better at your craft.</li> <li>Build constructive relationships — communicate clearly and exhibit a positive and enthusiastic attitude.</li> <li>Plan out how you will teach — identify priorities, effective teaching strategies and the tools and resources you will need for each concept or task beforehand.</li> </ol> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <img class="lazyload" data-src="/media/1910/being-a-great-teacher-2.jpg" alt="" src=""> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="container"> <div class="section-title" id=""><h2>Being a Mentor</h2></div> </div> <section class="column-contents-2" id=""> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <h4 class="title-blue">In addition to teaching football skills and techniques, coaches have a responsibility to help prepare athletes for life outside of sports.</h4> <p> </p> <p>Here are some key tips to help you mentor players on and off the field.</p> <ul> <li>Share information, ideas and insight.</li> <li>Communicate knowledge in relevant terms.</li> <li>Demonstrable passion and enthusiasm for helping others.</li> <li>Provide constructive criticism.</li> <li>Display a strong sense of values.</li> <li>Convey compassion and selflessness.</li> <li>Understand the essential need to continue learning.</li> <li>Set and meet individual and professional goals.</li> <li>Commit to setting a good example.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <img class="lazyload" data-src="/media/1316/being-a-mentor.jpg" alt="" src=""> </div> </div> </div> </section> </main> <section class="related-contents-bar"> <div class="container"> <div class="related-contents-bar__links"> <a class="related-contents-bar__text-left" href="/coaches/coaching-the-nfl-way-to-play/">Coaching the NFL Way to Play</a> <a class="related-contents-bar__text-right" href="/coaches/working-with-parents/">Working With Parents</a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="sub-footer-cta"> <div 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