4 Teaching Styles To Maximize Player Development

 Many coaches (and educators) are taught that students have a specific learning style. For example, you may identify as a visual learner. And sometimes, a person may spend most of their learning using that specific style because that’s how they best learn. While this approach has been used with the best of intentions, recent studies and researchers are claiming this belief and approach is a myth. As a result, this approach is actually limiting a person’s ability to learn more over the long run and could cause them to form self-limiting beliefs. It’s like telling a player to only dribble with their right hand because that’s what they’re best at. It might work over the short-term, but ultimately, it’s going to hurt them over time. Here is a review of the main learning styles: Visual - These players can learn just from seeing skills and concepts modeled by you. They don’t even need much verbal instruction. They can then imitate it themselves. Auditory - These players can learn just from hearing you explain and discuss skills. They don’t really need a visual; they just need to hear you. Kinesthetic - These players master skills best by being hands-on. They need to practice the skill with their bodies after you demonstrate it. Reading & Writing - These players do well with handouts where they can read and take notes, organizing them into lists. These are the ones who benefit from getting a playbook or other printed materials and the ability to take notes while listening to you speak/diagram plays…or even at home after practice when they can organize their thoughts on paper. So instead, they recommend having students exposed to a myriad of learning methods and to practice each one. And I think many coaches and teachers instinctually do this! In fact, we teach our camp instructors to utilize this presentation style at [Breakthrough Camps](. To maximize player development, we... - Verbally explain drills, skills, and concepts... - At the same time model the skill so they see it done correctly... - Then have them practice the skill and go through the physical motions so their bodies develop physical memory… - And finally, give feedback so they can correct and practice until mastered. The coach may have to start the entire process over again depending on skill level. When you put these 4 methods together…then you create a successful learning environment for your players: By experiencing a different coaching approach, some of your players might really blossom. Sometimes they just need to hear/see/experience it in a different way. This, in turn, is going to make their confidence grow right along with their skills. We’ve received similar feedback from attendees at our [Breakthrough Basketball Camps](. “What did you like about the camp?” I loved the instructor’s leadership, enthusiasm and humor. He showed the kids a very wide range of skills and techniques to practice that will surely improve their current level of mastery. My daughter learned a lot, broadened her horizons on what is possible, and gained some much needed confidence. We loved it and would certainly attend again, if available. We also wish we had come in year's past, and would have if I had known it was available. (9th Grade Parent) Loved how the coach connected with each and every player. He also made it a point to communicate with the parents. I spoke with him at least three times during the two days. Once just getting to know more about myself and my son, and twice in regards to my child’s performance. He breaks the game down into small sections. The skills needed to be a successful player are discussed, demonstrated and practiced. Lots of information for a two day camp that players can take with them and apply to the game. (10th Grade Parent) Everything! The dedication towards teaching the kids a new skill or even honing in on the skills they already have. My son absolutely enjoyed this camp. I don’t think any of us wanted it to end. All the coaches are absolutely wonderful. (5th Grade Parent) Your players can find a camp that can open up new learning avenues here: [2022 Summer Basketball Camps](  All the Best, - Joe Haefner Breakthrough Basketball  This email was sent to {EMAIL} because you indicated that you'd like to receive emails and updates from Breakthrough Basketball on 2016-12-16 05:42:39. If you don't want to receive such emails in the future, please [Change Your Email Preferences]( or [Unsubscribe All]( Copyright © Breakthrough Basketball, LLC. All rights reserved. Breakthrough Basketball, LLC. | 5001 1st Ave. SE, Ste 105 #254 | Cedar Rapids | IA | 52402 [email.gif] .