All over the world now, everybody starts jumping into coaching jobs once they get access to a whistle and little place to gather athletes for training in which that has had bad effects on our athletes’ performance, mostly in Africa, although in Africa we don’t have enough equipment, but bad coaching is told in our out put.

Firstly, let me quickly run than to the types of coach we have.

Career coach

Career coaches are types of coaches that help athletes identify their professional goals and make the best career decisions for their lifestyle.

Life or personal coach

They are types of coaches who help athletes clarify their priorities. I.e. identify a particular area the athletes are good at and improve their skills . Let me use football as example, some players have strong strength is long throwing etc. as life or personal coach take time to study that.

Business coaches
A business coach is a set of coaches who run their coaching team on the mission and vision of their daily income, which I see is common in my own country, Nigeria.

Performance coaches are the set of coaches who help athletes better understand the requirements of their chosen careers, which are sports ethics and discipline.

As a coach, you need to look into your coaching and identify the type of coach you are whether it is a bad or good coach.

Qualities of a good coach
Honesty : tell them the hard truth in any condition and let your yes be yes and your now be no

Strong Communication :The ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely, provide .

Active listening requires you to listen attentively to a speaker, understand what they’re saying, respond and reflect on what’s being said, and retain them.

Knowing the athlete by understanding their athletes’ emotions, strengths, and the ins-and-outs of their development.

Commitment to the job and each of the athletes, going beyond coaching but being supportive.

Knowledge of a good coach most good knowledge of the job and every athlete is different. One athlete may love physical while another needs more.

Motivation skills :great coach is one who can help motivate and inspire their athletes.

Be positive: A positive attitude is not about hiding the ugly truth or always smiling. It’s about showing your client .etc

What are the qualities of a bad coach?

Bad coaches provide more criticism than positive feedback.

A sole focus on winning.
Chooses favourites.

Pressures players to play when injured.

Does not listen to athlete feedback.

Denying athletes water breaks

Repeatedly belittling them.