Ten Characteristics of Highly Successful Coaches from the US Olympic Committee Coaching Development Office.

1. Committed to individual integrity, values, and personal growth.

2. Profound thinkers who see themselves as educators, not just coaches.

3. Well-educated (formally and informally) in a liberal arts tradition.

4. Long-run commitment to their athletes and their institution.

5. Willing to experiment with new ideas.

6. Value the coach-player relationship, winning aside.

7. Understand and appreciate human nature.

8. Love their sport and work.

9. Honest and strong in character.

10. Human and therefore imperfect.

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