Coach-Athlete Communication: USA Cycling Course

Fast Talk Labs Head Coach Ryan Kohler coaches a female cyclist while on a bike ride near Boulder, Colorado.

The coach-athlete relationship is one of the most crucial and rewarding in sports. And it hinges on great communication.

In this online course from USA Cycling and Fast Talk Labs, experts show coaches how to upgrade their communication skills for greater success.

This course dives deeper into effective communication, deep listening, thoughtful questioning, and empathy, including:

  • the roles and responsibilities of the coach-athlete relationship
  • ways to listen and respond to athletes
  • approaches to common situations (like the post-race debrief)
  • and the art of motivation

This Coach-Athlete Communication course draws from The Craft of Coaching with Joe Friel plus new material to create a helpful guide focused on communication basics and specific tactics that coaches can put into practice immediately.

While some may be born communicators, others struggle to build a rapport with their athletes. In either case, there is much to be gained from improving your skill at communication.

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How to Enroll

All USA Cycling courses are offered exclusively through USA Cycling’s online learning management system at learn.usacycling.org.

Questions? Contact Suzy Sanchez, Director of DEI and Membership Programs, at ssanchez@usacycling.org.