Summary: The major objective for this presentation was to produce a practical roadmap for the coach to understand and improve self-conficende in athletes that guide them to success. It was very apparent that coaches and athletes alike concurred on most aspects of the topic. A not of skepticism suggested by a few of the athletes, however, was that the coach was basically a minor cog in the development of conficence, and individual difference could well be explained by simple genetics. While the author would wholeheartedly agree that confidence ultimately depends on the inner self of the athlete, I would also say that each individual is a product of their environment, rather than just a good genetic pool. I habe seen the culture of a program greatly advance conficence in athletes. It is a well-known fact that the people you spend the most time around influence you the most. There were many common themes that rose to the top in this presentation. There was main major consensus, however, that both coaches and athletes agreed upon: The coach is a major player in the development and improvement of self-confidence in the athlete.
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