What Makes a Great Coach?
top 10 practices of the world’s best coaches
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About the book
Driving high performance
To all coaches, leaders, senior managers, sports coaches, and parents: If you want to learn, grow, become better at coaching, and maximise the potential in your players, clients, or team, then this book is for you. Regardless of the work we do or the industry we’re in, as leaders and managers, we need to grow and develop our people, to enable them to achieve high performance. From the front-line manager to the boardroom, it isn’t enough to direct and tell people what to do. We need to drive innovation, accountability, and performance in our teams. And that is what this book is all about.
Based on extensive research
Based on extensive research from the world’s leading tennis, sport, and business coaches, What Makes a Great Coach? unlocks the secrets from over 500 coaches and the top 10 practices of these coaches. Particularly, told through the eyes of Emma’s own personal and raw journey towards elite coaching. The Book features stories, quotes, and inspiration from past and current coaching legends. Importantly, including the coaches of many former World No. 1s. Furthermore, it provides the much-needed authentic, practical, and relatable guide to becoming a better coach.
Emma Doyle with Natalie Ashdown
Author – Emma Doyle
‘What Makes a Great Coach?’ (#WMAGC) is the first book Emma has written. “Sometimes I have to pinch myself because I feel like I’m just an ordinary person living the most extraordinary life, thanks to being a coach. Coaching is my passion and something that I feel I was born to do”. In the book, WMAGC, we share the qualities from over 500 inspirational players and coaches to help you unlock your coaching potential. You can learn more about my Emma’s journey here.
With Natalie Ashdown
This book has come to life with the brilliant writing skills of Natalie Ashdown. Emma and Natalie collaborated on this project together and brought Emma’s coaching journey to life. Natalie was instrumental in developing Emma’s coaching skills and Emma has completed her Cert IV, Diploma in Workplace and Business Coaching and holds the ICF Professional Certified Coach thanks to Natalie’s guidance. Natalie is the CEO of The Open Door Coaching Group and a passionate tennis player. You can learn more about Natalie here.
Emma Doyle with Natalie Ashdown (CEO Open Door Coaching)
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About the research
The book research is comprehensive. In particular, it features research from more than 500 of the world’s top coaches. In addition, some former World No.1’s including Roger Federer.
Importantly, across the conversations, 151 different characteristics were stated in answer to the question What Makes a Great Coach? However, after collating the data, Emma narrowed these down to the ten top practices. Particularly, practices that we can all pursue.
Testimonials
‘From our first moments as student and teacher, I knew Emma Doyle to be special. Her commitment, energy, and persistence to become an elite athlete, a quality coach, and a motivational speaker have been second to none. Em is a highly motivated individual, who has this uncanny ability to excite and inspire those she engages with, both as a sports coach and a public presenter. This is a book for those coaches seeking to optimise their own individual talent, both on and off the court. Certainly, to assist athletes and players to help themselves, but also a rich source of guidance for parents and business coaches in maximising high performance.’
“There is no one else I know in the industry with as much enthusiasm and passion as Emma Doyle. A highly respected coach, I’m so excited that her book is finally here!”
“When you meet Emma Doyle, she empathises, inspires and energises you. This book will give you tools of how she makes a difference in people, that is, what I define as PURE and PERSONAL COACHING.”
A compelling read that takes you to the heart of coaching. A must read for coaches at all levels.
I have the highest respect for Emma Doyle. It is rare to witness someone so devoted, enthusiastic, and driven by her passion. And now we can all benefit from her years of experience in this book.
As we enter the new age of leadership and ways of working, this book is an essential read for all leaders, aspiring leaders, teams and coaches, whether you are on the course or in the boardroom
‘Day in and day out great coaches show up with energy, passion and a commitment to knowing their students and learning all they can to bring out their best. Emma Doyle has demonstrated these qualities since her earliest days of coaching and now she brings them to life in this book. I recommend this book to all coaches who want to grow and develop their students and most importantly, themselves.’
‘Inspiring, honest and heartfelt. We can all be better coaches and being a better coach means being a constant and consistent learner. This book puts a spotlight on what to focus on, to bring curiosity, passion, and the true love of coaching to our profession.‘
‘I’ve known Emma Doyle for many years and I have heard her speak on many occasions. Her enthusiasm and zest for life and sharing her knowledge are unmatched. Her book took me back to what’s important about being a coach, including the fact that being a coach is one of the greatest gifts that lives within all of us. This book is a must-read for every coach in any sport or business and for every parent with a kid who plays a sport.’
‘Emma Doyle knows what makes a great coach. Her vast amount of international experience as a coach and keynote speaker ensures she serves a lot aces with her first book. My former doubles partner has unlocked characteristics about coaching that I guarantee will impact the journey of all coaches across the globe.
‘This is the book that we all needed when we were starting out in our coaching careers.’
‘Emma Doyle is that passionate, committed, growth-minded coach that you want in your corner every single time. Her book What Makes A Great Coach? will inspire you to achieve more success while tapping into a deeper sense of joy in business, sport, and life.’
‘Working with Emma, I can tell you, Emma is grit, she is tough, and she works for her success. Always improving and always finding ways to help her make other people better. Emma’s coaching transcends her sport. Passion seeks an outlet, and this book is driven by that passion. If you get a chance to see Emma present, then do it. If you get an opportunity to attend her coaching clinics, then go. Read this book, then re-read it. And if you can come face-to-face with the person that I have never been able to say NO to, tell her I sent you.’
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