Throughout our lives the people whom we have encountered have influenced us,
or had a certain impact on our lives. For as long as I can remember I have been involved
in numerous sports. I can recall various coaches, as well as teammates, but I know there
is one I will never forget. He was my grade ten basketball coach. I will always remember
his hugs, and how he somehow read my mind when I was having a bad day. Not only was
he a fantastic person, but a remarkable basketball coach who I have learned a great deal
from. One day I hope to be a coach, but will follow from his example, and hopefully
brook the qualities of what it takes to make a good basketball coach.
Firstly, an important quality that constitutes a good coach is commitment.
Volunteering their own time to be at practices, and giving up their weekends for
tournaments. An excellent coach is dedicated to helping not only the team succeed, but
also an individual accomplish a certain personal goal. They commit themselves to
develop the skills of the players, and sharing the knowledge of the game. The greater the
emphasis of commitment a coach shows to the players, the greater the players themselves
will stress their own commitment to the team.
Secondly, a quality of a good coach would be the portrayal of desire. This is when
a coach shows the same love for the sport, and shares the same ambition as the players.
A great coach aspires players to accomplish their hopes and goals. As well a great
basketball coach teaches players how to want the game, play the game with heart, and
determination. They coach their players to give all their effort, and to never give up. An
excellent basketball coach motivates players to become more, and illustrates that hard
work will be rewarding in the future.
Thirdly, a vital attribute of a good coach is to be personable. A coach must have
enthusiasm, as well must have an extremely positive atti...