Try to recall the best coach you've ever had. Consider what
differentiated them from other coaches; what made them so effective? Was
it their knowledge and programming, or did it come down to the way they
communicated with you and the way they made you feel? While the former
are critical, it is a coach's words that set them apart from the rest.
The Language of Coaching focuses on the impact that communication has
on an individual's ability to learn and perform a movement. Written by
performance coach Nick Winkelman, the book examines how instruction,
feedback, and cueing can significantly affect training outcomes.
Grounded in motor learning and the science of attentional focus,
Winkelman takes you on a journey, guiding you through practical coaching
frameworks that will help you adapt your language to the learning needs
of those you support.
Packed with stunning visuals, the book provides over 25 movement
sequences that outline different types of coaching cues, including a
visual depiction of unique analogies, such as a sprinter taking off like
a jet or an athlete loading into a jump like a spring. The book is
filled with a comprehensive collection of cueing frameworks that guide
you through the process of creating your own cues for any movement you
want to teach. You will also learn how to engage in more productive
conversation with your athletes through sample dialogue that uses the
book's cueing philosophy.
Whether you are new to coaching or a seasoned veteran, The Language of
Coaching will help you grow as a communicator and learn how to coach
the person with the same precision as you do the program.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam
that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or
as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.
