The Language of Safe Coaching Key Takeaway Research from Kirby, Rodriguez et al. (2025) found that coach comments about weight and body composition are a significant predictor of disordered eating in athletes. Your words don't just carry authority — they carry lasting psychological impact. This module gives you the exact language swaps to use and the phrases to eliminate permanently. --- The Language Swap Table Print this and keep it in your coaching binder. Review it monthly. ...

The Language of Safe Coaching Key Takeaway Research from Kirby, Rodriguez et al. (2025) found that coach comments about weight and body composition are a significant predictor of disordered eating in athletes. Your words don't just carry authority — they carry lasting psychological impact. This module gives you the exact language swaps to use and the phrases to eliminate permanently. --- The Language Swap Table Print this and keep it in your coaching binder. Review it monthly. ...