Verbal Communication (Let's Talk) - #412

<p>Today, Matt & Niki delve into verbal communication - our primary means of communication as a coach, both in-person & online. While this may seem straightforward, many steps occur to correctly communicate to our clients & get them to move correctly.</p> <p>This begins & 3-part series of sorts where Matt & Niki will explore communication, beginning with verbal & touching on tactile & visual (and the differences between in-person and online).</p> <p>No video this week for YouTube viewers. We tried a new recording platform & lost the video. Bear with us while we try to improve our logistical & technological systems. Thanks!</p> <h3>Verbal Communication on the Platform</h3> <p>What has to occur for effective communication to occur on the platform?</p> <p>The coach must first see the lift, process that information, and compare what he sees to the model in his head (which may be imperfect). Following this, he must understand any deviations from the model, prioritize them, understand how to correct them, and deliver information to the lifter in the form of a cue (e.g. "knees out").</p> <p>That's a lot. But communication involves two people and is a two-way street.</p> <p>Hearing the cue, the lifter must then understand it (each word and the words together). The lifter takes that information and use it to attempt to change her movement in light of that new information. Then the lifter moves.</p> <p>The coach returns to the picture, and the process is repeated. Did the lifter fix the error (and potentially additional errors)? Was there an overcorrection? Did nothing change at all?</p> <p>Don't worry, though, while much is involved, we can simplify this process and <a href= "https://barbell-logic.com/how-to-not-totally-suck-a-people-business/"> accelerate your effectiveness as a coach</a>.</p> <h3>Teaching Versus Cueing</h3> <div> <p>Typically, a coach takes in information regarding new lifters, to understand those lifters' backgrounds. This helps the coach determine his approach with their first interaction.</p> <p>Coac