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The Language of Coaching: The Art & Science of Teaching Movement
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 to analyze the exchange.
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 not just coach the program, but to coach the person.
CE exam available! For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. The Language of Coaching Online CE Exam may be purchased separately or as part of The Language of Coaching With CE Exam package, which includes both the book and the exam.
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 to analyze the exchange.
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 not just coach the program, but to coach the person.
CE exam available! For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. The Language of Coaching Online CE Exam may be purchased separately or as part of The Language of Coaching With CE Exam package, which includes both the book and the exam.
336 pages, Paperback
Published June 15, 2020
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April 11, 2023
Just what I needed. This book is an incredibly scientific breakdown of the thought, habit, and language used for changing an athletes movement patterns. He included lots of research and studies to support his suggestions. I definitely skipped a few sections that just got really detailed and fast-forward to the "nuggets" I could use. Overall a great read if you feel like a broken record who can't get through to your athletes.
January 16, 2021
Coach better
An excellent resource to help you reflect on and reframe the language you use as a coach. Well researched and accessible. Useful models provided to help you practically apply more effective cues.
An excellent resource to help you reflect on and reframe the language you use as a coach. Well researched and accessible. Useful models provided to help you practically apply more effective cues.
November 5, 2021
One of the BEST books I’ve read about training and coaching.
This is a MUST for any coach out there looking to improve their coaching game.
I’ve been in the industry a long time and this was truly a game changer.
This is a MUST for any coach out there looking to improve their coaching game.
I’ve been in the industry a long time and this was truly a game changer.
January 28, 2024
The words we use when coaching matter! This book absolutely changed the way I looked at coaching and made me come to realize that I was over coaching in every way. If you really want to improve your delivery and impact during coaching, this is a great resource. I cannot recommend this book enough!
March 19, 2024
The first part of the book was interesting and probably useful once I’ve had a chance to think about it in more detail. I would have given it more stars, except the “25 movement sequences” were all pretty much the same. Some variety would have been useful.
November 22, 2021
Awesome book to help teach movemet and cue words!
October 14, 2022
Very detailed and organized book. Is much more like a textbook so it is not always the most enjoyable read per se. Overall though great information.
July 8, 2023
Very innovative approach to coaching using latest research.
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