The following are 10 keys that will help the average baseball coach become a great communicator. This list shows that verbal communication is not everything in sports. Even though the keys are written with "players" in mind, they apply to all groups to which you communicate.
1. Know your message
2. Make sure you are understood
3. Deliver your message in the proper context
4. Use appropriate emotions and tones
5. Adopt a healthy communication style
6. Be receptive
7. Provide helpful feedback
8. Be a good nonverbal communicator
9. Be consistent
10. Be positive
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Good list, I used alot of these key points through out my postings also helping coaches communicate. Not only do these steps apply to baseball, or even coaching, anyone can follow these guidelines to improve their communication skills.
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