Sports Coach how-to
How to Give Feedback to an Athlete
Good feedback builds skill and confidence.
Quick answer
Good feedback builds skill and confidence. In short: watch; start; give, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Watch the skill.
Start with something positive.
Give one specific correction.
Demonstrate if needed.
Let them try again.
Praise improvement.
Safety reminders for sports coaches
- Follow concussion and heat protocols
- Inspect fields and equipment
- Have emergency action plans
- Maintain appropriate boundaries with athletes
Key terms
Practice plan · Drill · Game plan · Film study · Scouting report · Conditioning: see the full sports coach glossary.