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You want to gain the trust of your players as quickly as possible, so you'll want to be honest and up front about your goals, coaching philosophy, and availability. Be transparent about your plans, but be willing to accept suggestions or tips. Most of all, stress the importance of having fun. Players will look forward to working with a coach if they perceive them to be fair and invested in their player's having fun on the floor. Your players will look to you for guidance, so set a good example by being honest and answering questions. Creating a team chant or credo together is an excellent way to build rapport quickly on your first day. If you're coaching elementary school students, try to lay off of the complicated full-court plays. If you're in charge of experienced older players, they may appreciate a higher level of intensity or complexity. You should also think of their goals while you coach; younger players might mainly want to have fun, whereas older players often want to play to win. Manage your expectations and goals based on the players in front of you by paying close attention to what they're capable of. If they tend to be slow to adopt changes, it's likely that you're asking too much of your players. People respect and respond to consistency. This is especially important if you're in charge. Giving consistent direction and being fair when you're working with players is essential to being a productive leader. Don't let certain players skip out on drills or practice time, and track how often players do something well so that you can reward them. Keep your clipboard close during practice time. This will allow you to jot down notes about what happens during practice so that you can track long-term trends in player behavior. Never show up late to a game or practice. If you set the tone that lateness is acceptable, you'll have trouble getting started on time in the future. Basketball can be highly competitive, but a coach that focuses on the positive only encourages their players to grow. You may not like what you see at certain times, but a good coach will always find a way to highlight what players are doing correctly, even if there isn't much to praise. Every player wants to do their best. If you can't think of something to compliment, consider mentioning how hard you see them working. Coaching is a two-way street. Ask your players how they feel, and try to encourage mutual understanding. Simple questions like, "How can I help you improve?" can go a long way. what to do instead of just talking about it. Be as active as your players are. Rather than explaining something verbally, demonstrate how a player should move by running through the play yourself. You can be your own best teaching tool. Many players learn visually, and seeing their coach move through a motion or show how to do something can be incredibly helpful for these players. You're probably going to be talking to your players a lot over the course of a game or practice session, so make sure everyone can hear you, especially when the action takes place on the far end of the court. Leave no doubt as to what you want your players to do. Being enthusiastic when you're loud encourages others to do the same. It can also drown out any negative voices on the court.
Introduce yourself and get to know your players. Adjust your level of complexity to fit the players in front of you. Be firm and consistent when setting expectations. Provide meaningful feedback by focusing on the positive. Show your players Be loud and enthusiastic to cultivate a positive culture.