What the Cookie Monster can teach us about being a good cycle coach

This is a candid interview with the Cookie Monster and Ella Morton. In the later half of this interview the Cookie Monster teaches Ella how to eat cookies. It's a great example of good coaching techniques. There is no doubt that the Cookie Monster is a master cookie eater so highly suited to pass on good cookie eating technique and etiquette.

Here are some of the ideal coaching traits that he covers off in this brief lesson:

• He engages Ella throughout the lesson
• Is enthusiastic
• Uses a simple and clear step by step process
• Provides positive feedback using the phase “that’s good”
• Boosts confidence using the phrase “wow you a natural, pretty good”
• Demonstrates the technique he is teaching
• Does this in a safe and fun way

The Cookie Monster is passionate about cookies and he passes this on in a very infectious way. As a cycle coach it's great to see good coaching technique. We can all learn from the Cookie Monster.