Personal Learning Network

In my personal learning network I contacted several people on being a successful coach. The first person I contacted wasQuance Julian. Julian was an Olympic swimmer, but now she coaches the 12 and under age group of a swim team. She stresses that in order to be a successful coach, you need passion for the sport. In coaching technique is the key for success. After the technique is obtained then speed comes into play. Her most rewarding aspect of coaching is giving back to the sport that has given so much to her! The advice she gives to a future coach is to learn, be patient, and don't let the day to day get in the way of what is so great about this job. There will be ups and downs, just remember what brought you into this sport and why it is important to you. My next contact was Mark Forster. Forster has been a coach and recognizes the ways to be a successful coach. A good coach is clear of what they want to achieve and work on long term goals instead of short term. They find ways very early to distinguish themselves from the common herd. A good coach is confident in their own abilities. I have learned several interesting facts to being a good coach from both of my contacts. I believe they are true and are definitely goals I want to achieve when I become a coach.