What kind of a coach are you?

Marcin Bieniek examines the kind of coach you may be based on your personality and inner motivation.

All players are different, but what about coaches? Yes, the same rule applies. All coaches are different in many ways—their methodology, approach to individualities, approach to the profession, etc. In this article, I want to look at the Coach's approach.

All players are different, but what about coaches? Yes, the same rule applies. All coaches are distinct in their methodology, approach to individualities, approach to the profession, etc. In this article, I want to look at Coach's approach.

Group coach

This coach prefers group lessons. They like working with many players at a time. Have an arsenal of drills because they will use more variations to not bore their players. They should not have problems with communication.

Individual coach

This coach prefers one-to-one lessons. They focus only on one player and do not like to be distracted by others. They should be an experienced player because they will have to rally a lot.

Kids coach

This coach likes to train kids. They should be easy-going, patient, and communicative. An imaginative mind should be a strength. Knowledge about teaching methods and how they learn should be acquired.

Tournament coach

This coach strives to train competitive players. They should have a broad knowledge of every aspect of the tennis game (Mental, physical, and professional teaching methods). They should like travelling and spending weekends at tournaments.

Money coach

This coach's primary goal is to earn money. It does not matter what clients they are going to train. They prefer to stay in one place and be a city coach.

Finally

These are the five primary roles, and it is truly in your hands to choose which kind of coach you will be. As you can see, different goals are connected to different roles, so you must match them with your personality and inner motivation.

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About the Author

Marcin Bieniek is a tennis coach from Poland and a former professional player (Polish National Juniors Team). He is a certificated tennis coach by the Polish Tennis Coaching Association and the Professional Tennis Registry. Marcin has worked with many of the top 20 Polish Juniors and 150 players worldwide.


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Marcin Bieniek examines the kind of coach you may be based on your personality and inner motivation. All players are different, but what about coaches? Yes, the same rule applies. All coaches are different in many ways—their methodology, approach to individualities, approach to the profession, etc. In this article, I want to look at the Coach's approach. All players are different, but what about coaches? Yes, the same rule applies. All coaches are distinct in their methodology, approach to individualities, approach to the profession, etc. In this article, I want to look at Coach's approach. Group coach This coach prefers group lessons. They like working with many players at a time. Have an arsenal of drills because they will use more variations to not bore their players. They should not have problems with communication. Individual coach This coach prefers one-to-one lessons. They focus only on one player and do not like to be distracted by others. They should be an experienced player because they will have to rally a lot. Kids coach This coach likes to train kids. They should be easy-going, patient, and communicative. An imaginative mind should be a strength. Knowledge about teaching methods and how they learn should be acquired. Tournament coach This coach strives to train competitive players. They should have a broad knowledge of every aspect of the tennis game (Mental, physical, and professional teaching methods). They should like travelling and spending weekends at tournaments. Money coach This coach's primary goal is to earn money. It does not matter what clients they are going to train. They prefer to stay in one place and be a city coach. Finally These are the five primary roles, and it is truly in your hands to choose which kind of coach you will be. As you can see, different goals are connected to different roles, so you must match them with your personality and inner motivation. Page Reference If you quote information from this page in your work, then the reference for this page is: BIENIEK, M. (2012) What kind of coach are you? [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/articles/article109.htm [Accessed About the Author Marcin Bieniek is a tennis coach from Poland and a former professional player (Polish National Juniors Team). He is a certificated tennis coach by the Polish Tennis Coaching Association and the Professional Tennis Registry. Marcin has worked with many of the top 20 Polish Juniors and 150 players worldwide.