Communication & Relationship Building Flashcards
• Describe the communication model and process in context of coaching • State the 3 keys stakeholders for coaches in communication • Develop communication strategies for parents/employers and officials • Describe Tuckerman’s stages of group development • Identify the characteristics of a team • Describe Hackman’s Five Factors Model • Apply Hackman’s Five Factors Model in sport group management
Fill in the blanks for the Communication Effectively (Shannon Model)
ANS: medium/ interfering noise/ respond(see diagram)
Coach:
- Think of thoughts or ideas to convey (information formed)
- SEND information by translating the thoughts into an appropriate message (encoding infor)
- Using a MEDIUM, transmit the message through appropriate channels (verbal/ non verbal/ demonstration/video/ written)
Receiver
- athlete receives the message (decoding infor)
- athlete interprets the meaning of message
- athlete responds internally to the interpretation of message
6 types/ forms of communication
Listening
Verbal
Non verbal
Written
Demonstration
Computer/Technology /visual aids
Biggest Challenge faced in communication at coaching with parents
Managing expectations
Challenges faced in communication at coaching with students/athletes/clients
Language barrier
Different learning styles
What kind of non verbal cues are there?
Signal
Facial expression
Touch
Gestures
Voice characteristics
Tips for active listening from coach
Use Open ended questions to encourage athlete to talk
Paraphrase main points to check whether you understand the message and the athlete feelings correctly
Respond verbally with non-verbal cues to show approval
Express empathy
Tips to minimise misinterpretations during communication
Specific
Consistent
Communicate clearly
Distinguish fact from opinion
Mention one thing at a time
No hidden agenda in message
Supportive
Ensure consistency between verbal and non-verbal message
Repeat Appropriate to receiver’s comprehensive ability
Ask for feedback
How to create a parent orientation programme
Share objectives
Introduce yourself and coaching philosophy
Provide infor on nature of sport and potential risks
Explain team rules, policies, procedures
Discuss expectations of parents and athletes
Give opportunities for parents to express concerns
Establish clear lines of communication between coach and athletes’ parents
Keep parents informed
What happens during the Norming stage?
Agreement and consensus (Respect Authority)
Clear roles and responsibility
Facilitation (making task easy for other member)
but Danger of “groupthink”
Challenges faced in communication at coaching with officials
Controlling emotions when officials make mistakes
Possible outcomes of negative behaviours towards officials
Distracted officials may lose concentration of game
Increase likelihood of getting unfavourable calls
Hurt future contest if relationship is hurt
Model undesirable behaviour to athletes, damage your reputation and credibility
What factors affect the developing of groups?
- Internal factors: identity, goals, norms, roles
- External factors: social reality and social rewards
What is a sports team?
A sport team has a collective goal
What are the stages of development of a team?
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
and Adjourn
What is in the forming stage?
- little agreement, but positive and polite
- unclear roles and responsibilites
- dorminant role from leader beacause members need guidance and direction
What is in the storming stage?
Members may Challenge Authority
Conflict & Resistance within group,
Coaching
increased clarity of purpose
Power struggles