If you respond with a common experience, make sure your story relates to the other person. If you respond with a question, be sincere in gaining more information about the person. When you are honest about listening and learning about other people, they will be more interested in listening to you. As a volunteer, you can provide the same type of support of any athletic or music coach. Let's look at three ways that can help you become a great coach.
Attitudes can be contagious and a positive one is always worth catching.
Make it a point to be positive with your client. If you or your client are having a bad day, work your hardest to say something positive. By focusing on the positive, your time with your client will be more productive and more rewarding. Encouragement is a major key to all growth. Help your client grow by encouraging challenging activities.