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Re: How do you coach your Drive Team/How to be an Effective Drive Team Coach?

Never be angry.

Of course, this is a bit idealized - who has perfect control of their emotions? - but there is nothing I've seen demoralize students more at a competition than a furious drive coach shouting them down. That is a terrible sight, and is far more common than it ought to be. There is a major difference between being loud and assertive (which is necessary in a competition environment) and being intimidating and rude. It's difficult to keep your cool under stress, but it's absolutely necessary.
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