How do you build trust with your athletes?
You should explain the different ways you create team unity and how you build rapport with your players. Do you do team bonding games or have players come to practice 10 minutes early? What ever method you do to build trust be ready to talk about it.
Online you can access tons of team bonding activities by each sport, so if you are having trouble coming up with ones as a new coach you can look ones up that interest you or as a seasoned coach you can learn new ways to build trust.
"I like to ask my players individually: what is something you wish past coaches knew that would help the coach you better. Players don't always get asked about how they need to be coached and I think this is a good question to help build trust that I am here for them."
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Anonymous Answer
Building trust with players is not something that happens overnight. It can be a long process. You have to show that you care about the player as a person first.
Rachelle's Feedback
Showing that you care about the player is a perfect way to build a foundation of trust. To bring your answer to life even further, I recommend incorporating more 'I' language vs 'You' language. Also, you have an excellent opportunity to tell a story. How have you built trust with your team in the past?
"I understand that building trust with my players does not happen overnight. Trust-building can be a long process, but it is worth the effort. I build trust with my players by showing them that I care about them as a person first, and not only as an athletic performer. For instance, I...(tell a story of a time when you build trust with an athlete or your entire team)."
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