The document discusses nonverbal communication in coaching. It provides background on the author's experience as a gymnast and cheerleader. It then defines nonverbal communication as including facial expressions, body language, physical distance, eye contact, and physiological changes. As a coach, nonverbal communication is important for safety, building trust, ensuring comprehension, and controlling body movements. Types of nonverbal cues used by coaches include kinesics, eye contact, tone of voice, and physical distance. Maintaining an open posture and making eye contact helps athletes feel comfortable and ready.

1. Nonverbal
Communication:
Coaching
By Adam C. Eisler

2. My Personal Coaching
Background
 I started as a gymnast in my elementary school years. After
one short year as a gymnast, I joined the cheerleading team
at Destin Middle School in Destin, Fl.
 My freshman and sophomore year of high school, I was on
Fort Walton Beach High School Varsity Competitive
cheerleading team. Nationally ranked and known, I
experienced extensive training.
 After my sophomore year, I made the transition to All Star
Cheerleading. All Star is simply competitive cheerleading,
without the requirements and expectations of school
cheerleading (No football games, no pep rallies… Strictly
competition.)

3. My Personal Coaching
Background
 Upon entering All Star Cheerleading at Premier Wildcats of Panama City, I also began
assistant coaching to help pay for my tuition.
 After graduating from high school, I moved to New Orleans where I began cheering for
Elmwood Galaxy All Stars, and again, assistant coaching to help with tuition.
 Now, I am the head tumbling coach of Cheer Force New Orleans, and coach the Ben
Franklin High School cheerleading teams.

4. What is Nonverbal
Communication?
 Nonverbal communications include:
 Facial expressions
 Kinesics- gestures displayed through body language
 Proxemics- physical distance between communicators
 Eye contact
 Paralanguage
 Physiological changes

5. What’s the Point?
 Nonverbal communication can allow individuals to:
 Reinforce and/or modify what is said in words.
 Display information about emotions.
 Define/reinforce relationships.
 Provide feedback.
 Regulation of the flow of communication.

6. Nonverbal Communication as
a Coach
 Communicating with athletes as a tumbling coach is
extremely important.
 Safety
 Security (Trust)
 Comprehension
 Body Control

7. Nonverbal Communication as
a Coach
 Types of nonverbal communication implemented:
 Kinesics (Body Language)
 Posture
 Eye Contact
 Paralanguage
 Closeness/Personal Space

8. Kinesics as a Coach
 Body Movements:
 Making an athlete feel:
 Comfortable
 Safe
 Offer information on how to execute
a skill
 Encouragement
 Providing insight on execution
 Reinforce something said

9. Posture as a Coach
 Open VS Closed Posture
 Open Posture and Coaching:
 Interest
 Comfort
 Closed Posture and Coaching:
 Disinterest
 Discomfort

10. Eye Contact as a Coach
 Making an athlete feel:
 Safe
 Ready
 When to execute skills
 Comfortable

11. Paralanguage as a Coach
 Tone and Pitch
 Speed and Volume
 Pauses and Hesitations

12. Closeness/Personal Space as
a Coach
 Making an athlete feel:
 Comfortable
 Safe
 Spotting a skill:
 Body positions
 Teaching a new skill
 Controlling the athletes skill