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: A diagnostic checklist for progress involving Purpose, Perspective, Process, Presence, Preparation, Practice, and Performance [11].

A "proper" coach manages the training environment with precision and empathy.

: Planning practices is a "one-seed" attribute where duration, intensity, and game-like situations are carefully controlled to ensure skill transfer [3, 22]. : A diagnostic checklist for progress involving Purpose,

: Coaches must set clear boundaries to protect both their athletes' and their own mental and physical wellbeing [15].

: In communication, 70% of the speaking should be done by the athlete or client, while the coach provides questions and reflections for the remaining 30% [8]. 2. Practice and Performance Management : Coaches must set clear boundaries to protect

: Post-practice reflection should involve checking in on player wellbeing and acknowledging positive teammate interactions [6]. 3. Athlete Recruitment and Marketing

: Coaches rely on athletes to input results and feedback within 24 hours of a session to keep the training cycle effective [9]. 25]. 4. Safety and Professional Boundaries

: Student-athletes should be prepared to discuss their program philosophy and academic standing during interviews [24, 25]. 4. Safety and Professional Boundaries