ABSTRACT

The strategies used by winning coaches on the field can bring success to classrooms, too! In What Teachers Can Learn From Sports Coaches, you’ll uncover that the athletic arena and the classroom have more in common than you think. Author Nathan Barber demonstrates how many of the principles of coaching can be used by teachers to motivate students, build community, and enhance teaching.

You’ll learn valuable lessons on…

  • Communicating effectively
  • Harnessing the power of teamwork
  • Making work meaningful
  • Embracing technology
  • Building a winning tradition
  • Teaching life lessons
  • Seeking continual improvement
  • And more!

The book is filled with insightful quotes from well-known coaches, along with suggestions on how to apply the ideas to your own classroom. You’ll come away with strategies that you can use immediately to bring success to your own team—your students!

part Section I|35 pages

Communicate Effectively

part Section II|18 pages

Harness the Power of Teamwork

part Section III|30 pages

Make Work Meaningful

part Section IV|23 pages

Embrace Technology

part Section V|20 pages

Build a Winning Tradition

chapter 1|3 pages

Defining Wins and Losses

chapter 2|4 pages

Getting Early Wins

chapter 4|4 pages

Include Everyone

chapter 5|3 pages

Magic Stickers

part Section VI|28 pages

Teach Life Lessons

part Section VII|22 pages

Seek Continuous Improvement

chapter 2|3 pages

Read Voraciously

chapter 3|5 pages

See and Be Seen

chapter 4|4 pages

The Power of Video

chapter 5|4 pages

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