Coaching Through Life Changes: Reflection Questions for Coaches when Facing Life Transitions
Professional Category
Topic: Change in Competitive Level
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How will I learn…

• the coaching skills and competencies I need at this level of competition?
• the rules to be in compliance at this level of competition?
• what skills will my players need to possess to succeed at this level of play?
• what the expectations for competition are at this level? How does my teaching/coaching philosophy interact with the competitive culture?
• from past experiences that might apply to my current situation? How does the current competitive level differ from past experiences?
• what management (i.e., fiscal, recruiting, scheduling, etc.) related tasks are required of me as a coach at this competitive level?

How will I…

• delegate my job responsibilities as a coach if I am now supervising a larger staff?
• gain the respect from players, other coaches, and people at the new level of competition?
• develop a mentorship relationship with other coaches in the profession?
• make new coaching contacts on this new level of competition?
• assess players who can compete at this new level and appropriately replace players with better talent?

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