[tennisbiz] Re: Tennis Coaching Excellence

Dear Ron:

Add "enthusiastic" and I agree with you 100%

--- Ron Woods <ronwoods_at_grandecom.net> wrote:

> Dear P:hilippe,
>
> There are so many qualities that define a good
> tennis coach. Below I will
> list some I feel are very important and I know I
> will leave some out, but
> you should get a good response from your question
> and receive many answers.
>
> A good teacher will always make sure that the
> interest of the student comes
> first.
>
> This person should be:
>
> 1. Caring
> 2. Nurturing
> 3. Firm
> 4. Knowledgeable
> 5. Continue to strive for excellence by educating
> oneself on the game,
> teaching methods, training, nutrition, etc.
> 6. Patient
> 7. Positive & Energetic Attitude
> 8. Honest & Trustworthy
> 9. Lead by Example
> 10. Hard Worker
> 11. Loyal
> 12. Ethical
> 13. Honorable
> 14. Sense of Humor
> 15. Certified in some manner as proof of knowledge
>
> A bad coach would possess very few of the above
> qualities.
>
> Some qualities I feel a poor teacher possesses are:
>
> 1. Egotistical
> 2. Know-it-All Attitude
> 3. Loud and Abusive
> 4. Use Students accomplishments for personal gain in
> unethical manner
> 5. Untrustworthy
> 6. Unknowledgeable
> 7. Poor communication skills
> 8. Bad Mouths other teaching professionals and
> coaches
> 9. Does no continuing education or study of current
> methology of the game
> and fitness training.


Miguel A. Hernandez
PBI Tennis Director
Ritz Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa and Casino
Work (787) 253-1700 ext. 4132
Cell (787) 593-4509


 
Received on Thu Jul 28 2005 - 07:28:14 CDT