Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

No doubt you have heard the words ‘Emotional Intelligence’ being used within a sports coaching context.

Ask yourself, and be honest, how clear are you on what these words mean and whose Emotional Intelligence we are referring to?

Is it yours as the coach? Your coaching staff and colleagues? Or the participants, players and athletes you coach?

This course brings together the experience and knowledge of three MiMentor experts; Grant Downie, former Manchester City head of performance services, Psychology Performance Mentor Philippa McGregor and Coach Development Mentor Sarah McQuade.

They will help you to understand what Emotional Intelligence, or EI, is and enhance your ability to identify, assess and manage the emotions of yourself, of others, and of groups.

Suitable for any coaches, keen to understand more about their ability to utilise EI skills to enhance the quality of their coaching environment and the performances of others.

The course will help you;

• Explore the concept and competencies of Emotional Intelligence
• Reflect on how effectively you model Emotional Intelligence

01: Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

In this lesson our experts explore what Emotional Intelligence is and look closely at the Daniel Goleman (1988) Emotional Intelligence quadrant model.

02: Self-Awareness and Self-Management Competencies

In lesson two we delve deeper into the social competencies on the left hand side of the quadrant, understanding our own emotions and how to manage them.

03: Social Awareness and Relationship Management Competencies

In this lesson, we consider the right hand side of the EI quadrant, understanding the emotions of others and how we can have a positive impact on them and their development.

04: Course Summary and Reflection

We wrap up this course with a review of what coaches have learned and how it will have a positive impact on them going forward with their clubs and players.