Field Hockey Coaching Tips: 5 ways to improve your team talks

5. Be realistic and honest

Being honest and open with your players is a clear strong sign of any leader. People know when they are being lied to and, in the long run, this will always turn against the coach. In addition, being realistic, is also part of knowing how to talk to your team. Yes, you have to motivate your players and help them to achieve their full potential but, there is a fine line between what they can accomplish with the right encouragement and what fake expectations or overly idealised objectives can be. Be in touch with reality…