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Feedback: Make sure your coaches understand what they are REALLY saying the importance of non-verbal communication Presented By Dave Weitl and Maggie Peters Washington Volleyball Academy If you have a question during the webinar, please type it in the Questions box in the Control Panel to the right of your screen. Questions will be answered at the end of the session. This webinar is being recorded. An e- mail containing the recording will be sent as a follow-up to each registrant.
What do I look like when I coach?
Non-Verbal Communication More important than the words you use
Preface Position of a coach is a position of power Exaggerated power when coaching children vs. adults Male vs. Female Coach Male coaches project more power and dominance than female coaches Know Your Audience Players come with different experience levels
Non-Verbal Statistics Words account for only 7% Tone of voice accounts for 38% Body language accounts for 55%
Tone of Voice
What is Tone of Voice? Tone of voice isn t what we say, but how we say it. It s the sound of our words and the personality we communicate Inflection, volume, intensity, pitch, etc.
Dissecting Tone Volume loud or soft Intensity Energy behind the words Pitch High, normal, low Practice vs. tournament Inflection the way we BEND a word
Perception Based on Tone
Combine Tone with Facial Expression Tone, combined with facial expressions completes the message Inflection, volume, intensity, pitch, etc. + Frown, furrow, smile, etc.
Perceptions of Facial Expressions Type Pursed lips Furrowed brow Upturned mouth Head shake Result Anger Questioning or frustration Agreement, confidence Negative or positive
If 38% of what we say is tone, what are we really saying?
Furrowed Brows
Pursed Lips
Raised Eyebrows
Smile
Combinations For a Complete Message
Power of the Complete Message Combinations Clipped while turning away Intense, furrowed brow, correction Intense, furrowed brow, 2-3 corrections following failed attempt Results Dismissive Failure Failure, disappointment, lack of confidence Lower pitch, relaxed face Upper inflection, smiling eyes/mouth Confidence Success, pride (powerful!)
What is your TONE when YOU coach?
Tool or a Weapon? Coaching adolescent players is a position of power Leader or Bully Coach or Dictator Use your tone as a tool to lead
Body Language
What is Body Language? Mannerisms, postures, facial expressions, stance, physical responses, eye movements It carries the most impact of the non-verbal forms of communication What your body communicates to me What my body communicates to you
Positive Body Language What does positive body language look like? Open stance Chin up Shoulders back and relaxed
Negative Body Language What does negative body language look like? Closed stance Hunched shoulders; making yourself smaller Protecting yourself Project anger, disappointment
Non-verbal Statistics How many ways do humans communicate (non-verbal)? up to 700,000 different signs (wave, point, etc.) the face is capable of over 250,000 expressions 5,000 different hand gestures 1,000 different postures and their accompanying gestures Words account for only 7% Tone of voice accounts for 38% Body language accounts for 55%
If 55% is body language, what are we saying? Is our body language saying welcome to a POSITIVE learning environment? Positive Learning Environment I m approachable I want to help you? I m engaged I m a subject expert This is fun I m passionate about this drill I encourage you to try a new way
Negative Body Language? Or is our body language saying here is a NEGATIVE learning environment? Negative Learning Environment You annoy me or I m frustrated with you I have to help you I m new or unsure myself I m bored. This routine is getting old I don t really like this drill I ve given up on you learning this
What about over time? How do we look in tournament?
What do I look like when you coach???
What about your players body language? Are you receiving the message
Take time to LOOK See what your players are saying to you
Negative Playing Environment Negative Learning This is boring I don t trust you or I m afraid of you I m confused or I m frustrated I don t want to learn from you You don t believe I can learn or succeed at what you are teaching me I ve failed
Positive Body Language Positive Learning I m excited and want to learn I trust you I understand Teach me more You believe in me I ve succeeded
Warning Signs Protective or closed body language No response is a form of communication. Blank stare Lack of acknowledgement Lack of eye contact Dismissal
Complete the Communication Cycle LOOK for a response Make a connection confirm Catalog it for the big picture
Power Dynamics
Focus on Power Dynamics Non-verbal expression of power and dominance
General Differences Less powerful Closed body language Gender tendency: Female Follower Non-risk takers Stress reactive Participates less Powerful Open body language Gender tendency: Male Abstract thinker Risk taker Laid back Participates more
How can I apply this to my coaching?
Correlate to Behavioral Outcomes Do non-verbals govern how we feel about others?
Can We Predict Outcomes Using Non-Verbals? Yes, there is scientific proof that we draw conclusions which predict outcomes based entirely on non-verbal cues 30 sec sound clip of a physician can determine if they are likely to be sued. Indicates they are not based on competency 1 sec flash of a presidential candidate face can predict the outcome of the election Non-verbal body language influences outcomes Can I influence the outcomes of my coaching by changing my non-verbal body language?
Can Non-verbals Change Me? Does our own non-verbal body language influence what we feel/think about ourselves? Yes 2 minutes/day can change how you think about yourself
Can we influence what players think about themselves? 2 minute posing at every practice Wonder woman, Superman, Finish Line Winners Constant open body language reminders Stand straight and tall Open shoulders, chin up at line up(s)
Can we teach pride?
Can we teach confidence?
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