Create Meaningful Connections, Elevate Your Coaching Influence.
 
The saying "know your players” means “know the person too” and encapsulates the importance of understanding not just the skills and abilities of individuals in a team, but also their personalities and what inspires and motivates them.
 
This concept is particularly relevant in team sports, where a coach's ability to relate to their players can significantly impact performance and cohesion within the group. When coaches take the time to understand their players on a deeper level, they create an environment where individuals feel valued, appreciated and understood, which tends to translate into improved teamwork and better performance results.
 
Unlike traditional coaching styles that tend to focus solely on external rewards such as trophies, wins and statistics, intrinsic coaching encourages athletes to find fulfillment and purpose within themselves and provides them with important life lessons that can be applied outside of the athletic arena. Intrinsic coaching encourages self-reflection, prompting athletes to consider what motivates and inspires them and what areas they need to improve.
 
Ultimately, the intrinsic coach and the general message in this book promotes not just success in sports, but success in all aspects of your life, making it an essential approach for any aspiring athlete.