Lead Like a Pro: Effective Leadership Styles for Athletic Coaches

by Dr. Matthew Raidbard

Overview

Athletic coaches are asked to wear more and more hats with each passing season, and in many cases, they are not receiving the support or training necessary to help them succeed in their ever-expanding roles. Drawing on over a decade spent as a college basketball coach and original research conducted on what leadership styles and behaviors help athletic coaches be successful, Lead Like a Pro provides coaches with the resources to transform their leadership practice and reach their full potential.

Whether you are a volunteer coaching your child’s team, a part-time high school coach who’s also a teacher, or a full-time college or professional coach, this book will teach you new ways to enhance your leadership style and become a better coach for your athletes and team. All coaches should be constantly working on improving their leadership abilities, but not all coaches have the time or opportunity to attend leadership conferences, training sessions, or classes. Lead Like a Pro provides insight into different leadership techniques, and teaches coaches how to evaluate their current practices so they can develop a strong leadership style that fits their personal values and beliefs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645434108
Publisher:	Mascot Books
Publication date:	09/07/2021
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction: Coaches Are Leaders 1

Chapter I Don't Have a Leadership Identity Crisis 9

Chapter II Coaches Are Like Snowflakes 23

Chapter III Perceived vs. Actual Leadership Style 35

Chapter IV I Think, Therefore I Must Be 41

Chapter V Who Am I? 55

Chapter VI Let's Get Analytical 73

Chapter VII Transcending beyond the Role of "Coach" 79

Chapter VIII What Does Success Look Like? 87

Chapter IX Final Reflections on Leadership 93

Citations 103