This article by Bruce E. Brown and Rob Miller of Proactive Coaching explains that the best teams are made up of multiple roles and offers seven ways coaches can help develop role players, from determining and explaining necessary roles to giving individuals freedom to grow within them. It also collects related thoughts on roles from the Proactive Coaching Facebook page, with messages for coaches, parents, and athletes on valuing every role.
The Best Teams Are Made Up of Multiple Roles
- Determine the roles that are necessary for the team to succeed. List every job that must be done for your team to perform at their peak potential.
- Explain what the roles are and why they are all important to the team. Teams involve many roles, for example in basketball there are a few… perimeter scorer, interior scorer, rebounder, screener, passer, decision maker, defensive stopper, encourager, leader, follower, etc. Let your team know how they all are needed and how they compliment each other.