To become a better coach, it is important to understand the importance of effective teaching. Being a great teacher means exhibiting the three Cs: competence, consistency and caring. Here are some steps to become a better teacher:

1. Have a firm knowledge of the subject matter
2. Make the material interesting and relevant to players
3. Be ready to teach all levels of learners. Players process information in different ways, requiring you to use different techniques
4. Be forward thinking — anticipate and adapt to trends that impact your position, particularly involving technology
5. Embrace learning as an ongoing process — not just for players, but also for you as a coach. Be open-minded and focus on getting better at your craft
6. Build constructive relationships— communicate clearly and exhibit a positive and enthusiastic attitude
7. Plan out how you will teach — identify priorities, effective teaching strategies and the tools and resources you will need for each concept or task beforehand