GOOD COACHING COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Good Coaching Communication Skills
I have attended clinics with  Pro Instructors. who  used and abused a "Crutch Word." to separate each phrase,  Most all attendees were distracted by this recurring speech flaw.  

"Clutch Words" are a result of poor communication skills that are used to fill a gap in a conversation or speech. Often Clutch Words are used because the speaker did not take the time to review or re-read the written material to be  orally  communicated to their audience.

It is the Coaches' responsibilities to monitor, and if necessary, improve their oral communication skills. A friend or a voice recorder can be a good source for improving one's oral  communication skills.  Just make sure that the friend can hear and the voice recorder has fresh batteries,

When a student has to tell a Coach that their constant use of a "Clutch or Pause Word," such a "OK, Ah, Like, Um, Oh, etc., is distracting them from learning, this is inconsistent with good coaching practices.

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