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3. Empathy - What is it? The ability to readily understand the thoughts, feelings, <br />and emotions of your athlete and covey this to them. Successful coaches possess <br />empathy. They are able to understand athletele$' emotions of joy, frustration, anxiety, <br />and anger. Coaches who have empathy rarely belittle, chastise, or diminish the self- <br />worth of their athletes because they know how it feels to experience the loss of self- <br />worth. Coaches who have empathy more readily communicate respect for their <br />athletes, and in turn, receive more respect. Empathy: you need it to be a successful <br />coach! <br />