WIAA Coaches School
Cheney HS
True Coaching: Effective
Communication is the Key!
Tom Doyle
www.truecoaching.net
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Why are you here today?
• “Insanity is doing the same things over and
over and expecting a different result.” Albert
Einstein
• It is what you learn after you know it all that
counts!
John Wooden
• "The significant problems we face cannot be
solved at the same level of thinking we were
at when we created them". Einstein
Coach Training Priorities
What is True Colors?
• True Colors provides a nonjudgmental
language base to enable one to
communicate more freely and
appreciate the uniqueness in everyone.
What can TRUE COLORS do for me?
• TRUE COLORS provides an opportunity for
you to continue the life long learning process
and to learn more about yourself,
• how you go about your education and your
leadership role,
• how you relate with your coaches, athletes,
family, peers, and even parents!
• and how they relate to you.
Why TRUE COLORS?
• Using the TRUE COLORS is a quicker
and easier way to understand people
than trying to remember all 16
personality types associated with the
Myers-Briggs Personality Test.
Why TRUE COLORS?
• It can help you to better be able to
communicate with others, especially
with those who are least like you.
History of TRUE COLORS
• Hippocrates – 400 BC – four types:
sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric, melancholic
• Carl Jung – 1921 – personality/temperament
differences fundamental for understanding
human beings (4 types)
• Myers-Briggs – 1950’s – 16 combinations to
signify 4 characteristics of people – (letters)
• David Keirsey – 1967 – four types- Please
Understand Me
• Don Lowry – 1978 – system/tool to apply
“type” information to help real people in real
situations
Ever wonder about people?
Ever Wonder about People?
• …Are always on time or even early, while others
have a tough time being on time?
• …Speak their mind even before they know what
is on it, while others are more reserved and think
before they speak?
• …Question every decision that you make and
always have a “better way” to do it, while others
support your decisions without question?
• …Put the system/department above all, while
others put people before the system?
Ever Wonder about People?
• …Swimmer who questions every drill
and every workout?
• …Volleyball setter who says, “You take
it!” instead of taking charge?
• …Basketball player who dogs it at
practice, but is a “gamer”?
• …Hockey player who does everything
you teach him, but who has difficulty
adjusting to change in a game?
Research: most serious faults in
dealing with others?
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Failure to see other’s point of view
Failure to show appreciation/give credit
Failure to size up others correctly
Lack of Leadership
Lack of frankness/sincerity
– 68%
– 36%
-- 34%
-- 24%
-- 19%
Perceptions
• "To effectively communicate, we must
realize that we are all different in the
way we perceive the world and use this
understanding as a guide to our
communication with others."
Anthony Robbins
Perception Building
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What are “perceptions”?
How do we come to perceive and believe?
Are we accurate in our perceptions?
First Impressions take about 7-20 seconds
to form; require significant emotional event
to change.
Count The Number of “F ”s
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FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE
EXPERIENCE OF MANY YEARS.
Count The Number of “F ”s
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FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE
EXPERIENCE OF MANY YEARS.
Perception Building
• Why doesn’t everyone see what I see?
Basic Assumptions
• Everyone is like me!
• Everyone should behave as I do!
• Everybody communicates the same – like
me!
• Everyone will respond to a specific situation
or stimulus the way I do!
Basic Assumptions
• Awareness is the first step in
Change.
• Education is the first step in
understanding.
• CHANGE IS INEVITABLE,
GROWTH IS OPTIONAL!
BLUE
 Enthusiastic
 Sympathetic
 Personal
 Admires
authenticity and
honesty.
GREEN
 Visionary
 NonConformist
 Problem
Solver
 Considers
every detail;
knowledge is
strength
ORANGE
 Troubleshooter
 Competitor
 Impulsive
 Takes pride in
skill, being
adventurous, and
immediate action
GOLD
Dutiful and
Loyal
Respects
Authority
Organized
Responsible
What do the TRUE COLORS look
like?
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Blue Characteristics
Gold Characteristics
Green Characteristics
Orange Characteristics
Peacemaker
Caretaker
Optimistic
Always Has a Kind Word
Passionate
Cause Oriented
True Romantics
Need to Feel Special
Strong Sense of Spirituality
Cooperative Rather than Competitive
Core Value
is
Relationship
“Be Prepared”
Love to Plan
Duty, Loyalty, Responsible
Punctual, Predictable
Strong Belief in Policies, Procedures, Rules
Values Family Traditions
Thinks before Acting
Conservative and Stable
“Should” and “Should Not”
Most Comfortable with a Structured Environment
Core Value
is
Responsibility
“Should be Able to”
“Why”
Intellectual
Very Complex
Standard Setters
Cool, Calm, Collected
Work is Play, Play is Work
Need for Independence and Private Time
Perfectionists
Approaches Interpersonal Relationships
in a Logical Manner
Core Value
is
Competency
Energetic
Playful,
“Just Do It,
Master Negotiator
Natural Entertainer
Pushes Boundaries
Thrives on Competition
Impulsive and Spontaneous
Appreciates Immediate Feedback
Most Productive in Non-structured Environments
BLUE
 Enthusiastic
 Sympathetic
 Personal
 Admires
authenticity and
honesty.
GREEN
 Visionary
 NonConformist
 Problem
Solver
 Considers
every detail;
knowledge is
strength
ORANGE
 Troubleshooter
 Competitor
 Impulsive
 Takes pride in
skill, being
adventurous, and
immediate action
GOLD
Dutiful and
Loyal
Respects
Authority
Organized
Responsible
True Colors Spectrum “Ah-Ha’s”
• We all have four colors in our spectrum
• A primary color dominates our
spectrum
• The “blend” of colors makes us unique
• Drawing upon all of our colors
improves our personal and team
relationships by:
True Colors Spectrum “Ah-Ha’s”
• Gaining knowledge and skills to access
basic core needs of self and others
• Motivating and empowering self and others
to use or unique qualities and strengths
• Demonstrating and releasing natural talents
and abilities
• Increasing self-esteem, self-worth, and
success through positive, productive actions
True Colors Spectrum “Ah-Ha’s”
• Brighten Your
TRUE COLORS!
Population Distribution
General
Population
Gold
35-38%
Orange
35-38%
Green
12-15%
Blue
12-15%
What Color is this Office?
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Clean desk
Mess, but knows where things are
Family photos everywhere
Motivational, inspirational quotes
Ever Wonder about People?
• …Are always on time or even early and seem to
be always prepared?
• …Speak their mind even before they know what
is on it; think about it later? Operate with a
“ready, shoot, aim” philosophy?
• …Question every decision that you make and
always have a “better way” to do it?
• …Put people before the system and always seem
genuinely concerned about others?
Ever Wonder about People?
• …Swimmer who questions every drill
and every workout?
• …Volleyball setter who says, “You take
it!” instead of taking charge?
• …Basketball player who dogs it at
practice, but is a “gamer”?
• …Hockey player who does everything
you teach him, but who has difficulty
adjusting to change in a game?
True Colors is:
• An Explanation
• – NOT
an Excuse!
BLUE
 Enthusiastic
 Sympathetic
 Personal
 Admires
authenticity and
honesty.
GREEN
 Visionary
 NonConformist
 Problem
Solver
 Considers
every detail;
knowledge is
strength
ORANGE
 Troubleshooter
 Competitor
 Impulsive
 Takes pride in
skill, being
adventurous, and
immediate action
GOLD
Dutiful and
Loyal
Respects
Authority
Organized
Responsible
Using TRUE COLORS!–
Applications
• Color Group –
Practice Plan
• “Least” Color Group –
Define “fun” for this Color?
Fun?
GOLD
GREEN
 Organizing things  Research, Library
 Puzzles
 An Audit
BLUE
 Group Hug
 Singing Kumbaya
ORANGE
 Danger
 Risk
How Others May
See Golds
1. Rigid
2. Boring
3. Stubborn
4. Opinionated
5. System Bound
6. Unimaginative
7. Predictable
8. Bossy
9. Judgmental
10. Controlling
How Golds See
Themselves
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10.
Firm
Conservative
Strong Willed
Having a View
Orderly
Realist
Stable
Directive
Moral Standards
Assertive
How Others May How Greens See
See Greens
Themselves
1. Arrogant
2. No Mercy
3. Unrealistic
4. Aloof
5. Unemotional
6. Intellectual Snob
7. Devalue Relationships
8. Critical
9. Eccentric
10. Heartless
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10.
Confident
Firm Minded
Under Control
Visionary
Calm
Intelligent
Independent
Perfectionist
Creative
Determined
How Others May - How Blues See
See Blues
Themselves
1. Bleeding Heart
2. Naïve
3. Mushy
4. Touchy-feely
5. Smothering
6. Stuck in the Past
7. Push-over
8. Emotional
9. Fawning
10. Always a Cause
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10.
Compassionate
Trusting
Romantic
Affectionate
Caretaker
Nostalgic
Sympathetic
Sensitive
Nurturing
Passionate
How Others May How Oranges
See Oranges
See Themselves
1. Flaky
2. Rule Breaker
3. Manipulative
4. Uncontrollable
5. Obnoxious
6. Irresponsible
7. Off Task
8. Resist Closure
9. Indecisive
10. Distracted
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10.
Carefree
Adventurous
Charming
Energetic
Bold
Impulsive
Flexible
Enjoys Process
Shares Decision Making
Changing
Kids Quit Because They Aren’t
Having FUN!
• What makes the athletic experience “fun” for
each of the Colors?
• Their job to meet you in
your Color?
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• Your job to meet them in
their Color?
How Can This Help You?
• Practice Planning – all Colors?
• Motivation & Discipline
• Communication w/ Athletes & Parents
– Sales
• % - your Color
True Colors Spectrum “Ah-Ha’s”
• We all have four colors in our spectrum
• A primary color dominates our
spectrum
• The “blend” of colors makes us unique
• Drawing upon all of our colors
improves our personal and
professional relationships by:
True Colors Spectrum “Ah-Ha’s”
• Gaining knowledge and skills to access
basic core needs of self and others
• Motivating and empowering self and others
to use or unique qualities and strengths
• Demonstrating and releasing natural talents
and abilities
• Increasing self-esteem, self-worth, and
success through positive, productive actions
True Colors Spectrum “Ah-Ha’s”
• Brighten Your
TRUE COLORS!
A small truth to
make life 100%
Hard Work
H+A+R+D+W+O+R+K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
Knowledge
K+N+O+W+L+E+D+G+E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
Love
L+O+V+E
12+15+22+5 = 54%
Luck
L+U+C+K
12+21+3+11 = 47%
(why is it that most of us think this is the most important ???)
Then what makes 100%?
Is it Money? ... NO ! ! !
M+O+N+E+Y
13+15+14+5+25 = 72%
Is it Leadership? ... NO ! ! !
L+E+A+D+E+R+S+H+I+P
12+5+1+4+5+18+19+9+16 = 89%
Every problem has a solution,
but only if we change our
attitude.
To go to the top and achieve
100%
We really need to go further...
ATTITUDE
A+T+T+I+T+U+D+E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
It is OUR ATTITUDE towards Life and
Work that makes OUR Life = 100%
Change Your Attitude …
… and You Change Your Life ! ! !
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• Tom Doyle
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