Reading this article so many memories came flooding back. Working with students on initial teacher training, training myself to become a level 1 coach. The two contrasting characters. The one confident in their own skin and prepared to ask questions and seek advice. The other insecure and afraid of appearing a failure.
I can relate to both, in my teacher probationary year I must have driven other staff crazy always asking for advice and help. Then that nagging doubt as a new coach that there were so many others round me that had done more and knew more. Fortunately they were prepared to share and I was prepared to listen.
I think this article should be compulsory reading for all new coach candidates if nothing else it will show them how useful an appropriate mentor can be.
