72 Getting Your Players to Embrace Their Role

JP and Nate beg a very common question we have as coaches, “How do I get my players to accept and embrace their role on the team?” The first step in this process is making sure that every player on the team knows each job and the importance of each role in overall team success. How to help an athlete understand their role: - Have the “ladder conversation” - Discuss the overall strategy of the game before the day of the game - Have you athletes explain what they are most looking forward to in their job and what they think will be really hard about their job - Vulnerability allows your athletes to realize they are not the only one who feels pressure in their role - It is critical to have ongoing conversations with your players about their role How do you approach promotions and playing time? - Athletes have to prove to their current boss that they are ready for the next level - Give them 2 or 3 measurable commitments Find us on social: @JPNerbun @NatenSanderson Download the podcast Coaching Notes here: https://thriveonchallenge.com/podcasts/ Learn More on mentorship: www.thriveonchallenge.com