Overview of the DISC Model and Application to Sport

Benefit from Bo Hanson personally taking you through an introduction to DISC Theory, understanding the four styles, overcoming their limitations and how to best incorporate this into your coaching. In about twenty minutes, this step-by-step guide ensures you have a strong foundation to take you to the next level.

Part 1: Self Awareness is Critical to Athletic Performance and Introduction to the DISC Model

Self awareness is one of the best tools in understanding why we act and behave the way we do. Providing coaches with this information adds a huge advantage as they are able to create an environment for their athletes to reach their full potential. Understanding the behavioral types in the DISC Model (Dominance, Interactive, Steady, and Compliant) is beneficial for both coaches and athletes. Watch Part 1 of the video series.

Part 2: Using DISC to Ensure the Best Team Chemistry and for Conflict Resolution

As everyone has different behavioral preferences, there is often conflict between individuals. Using the DISC model, coaches can make the most of the team chemistry and how to prevent significant conflict within the team before it happens. Knowing what triggers conflict between these different people is an excellent tool for conflict resolution in sport. Watch Part 2 of the video series.

Part 3: Strengths and Limitations of each DISC Profile

Each person has their own strengths and weaknesses. Use the DISC model to understand this important information so you are able to make key adaptations as needed. By doing so, you can create a better environment for training and competition day. Having the self awareness to know what our limitations are allows you to turn them into strengths. Watch Part 3 of the video series.

Part 4: Understanding Your Coaching Style and using DISC to Improve Your Coaching of Athletes

Coaches are critical to their athletes. By understanding your own coaching style, you have more awareness of how you react and coach your athletes. By understanding your own behaviors, it allows you to coach and communicate with your different athletes in the most effective way for them to improve. Watch Part 4 of the video series.

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