A coach is much more than just someone who will tell you “You’re in front of that” or “You missed that one behind.” They will help you develop skills and behaviours often without needing to teach or tell you, but rather by asking stimulating questions that you can answer yourself. Coaches help guide you to reach your potential and achieve your goals. They are there to lead, but also to put you first. A coach will help you navigate your way through reactions to winning, losing, making mistakes, taking risks and facing obstacles that stand in your way.
As an athlete it can be difficult to stay ‘on track’. If you’re entirely focused on one thing, you might lose sight of other equally important factors. For example, if a shooter is working on developing a smooth, controlled movement to the target, it can be easy get to caught up in doing that one thing right, that you forget about your routine. This might be something you don’t notice, but I can guarantee your coach will.
A coach can help you reach your potential and achieve your goals