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One of the things I’ve noticed that truly great coaches have in common is that they are insatiable learners.

Talk to the coach in private during a calm time to let him know how his behavior affects you and the players.

Steve Kerr's only coaching experience before coaching the Warriors was when he coached his son's youth team.

Award-winning coach comments on how players progress, sometimes in order to ensure they support teammates

Award-winning coach considers joy more important than wins, though little wins bring joy.

Award-winning coach details how he implements team rules on dress and behavior

Award-winning coach explains how to help players cope with mistakes and praise them when they bounce back

Make the effort to communicate in a way that the athlete will both understand and be comfortable with.

Greg Lum Ho says the role of a coach is to listen to the athlete to help them process their grief.

It can give coaches a window into virtue, ethics, courage, and justice to help them keep the bigger picture.