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What is your job as a coach? You may see your job in different ways, depending on your situation and your approach to coaching. As Shakespeare wrote:
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All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts…
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As a coach you may be asked to "play many parts". You must be capable of filling all these roles:
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Instructor
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directing activity
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Teacher
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imparting new knowledge and ideas
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Motivator
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producing a positive, decisive approach
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Disciplinarian
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setting rewards and punishments
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Manager
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leading and directing your performers
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Administrator
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dealing efficiently with the paperwork
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Publicity
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agent in touch with the media and the public
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Social worker
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counselling, advising, supporting
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Friend
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giving time to build a real relationship
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Scientist
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analysing, evaluating and drawing conclusions
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Student
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listening, learning, thinking for yourself
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