Viana™ AI Strengths Sports Coach

Who is Viana? 

Viana is your AI-powered assistant coach, designed to elevate your sports coaching experience by focusing on the power of character strengths. Created by The VIA Institute on Character, Viana offers: 

• Personalized, real-time advice to help you develop your athletes holistically. 

• 24/7 partnership that listens, understands, and provides thoughtful, strength-based strategies. 

• Confidence-building support to help you and your athletes boost resilience and achieve peak performance. 

 More than just an AI tool, app, or chatbot, Viana is there for you every step of the way. Whether it’s game day decisions, team motivation, or individual athlete development, Viana helps you coach smarter and lead your team to success. 

Getting Started with Viana: Your AI Assistant Strengths Sports Coach

You’re taking the first step toward transforming your coaching and unlocking your team’s potential! With Viana, you’ll harness the power of character strengths to elevate both your coaching and your athletes’ performance. Let Viana guide you with personalized insights to help you grow and inspire your team. Let’s get started!  

1. Complete the free VIA Survey 

   1. The journey begins with self-awareness! Take the free VIA Character Strengths Survey to reveal your top strengths. The email address you use for the survey will help connect you and your team to Viana. >> Take the VIA Survey  

2. Invite Your Team 

   1. Encourage your athletes, coaching staff, or even parents to take the VIA survey. Their results will be linked to your team roster, allowing Viana to offer personalized suggestions based on the collective strengths of your team.  

3. Set a Coaching Goal 

   1. Before your first session with Viana, define a clear intention or goal. Whether you want to improve team cohesion, boost individual performance, or enhance your coaching style, setting a goal will help Viana offer targeted insights. 

   2.  Example goals: “How can I use my creativity strength in practice design?” or “What strategies will help me inspire my team after a tough loss?”  

4. Engage with Viana 

   1. Start your conversation with Viana! You’ll receive personalized coaching tips, reflections, and strategies based on your goals and the unique strengths of you and your athletes. Viana is always available to assist—whether it’s planning a practice session or boosting morale after a defeat.  

5. Apply Viana’s Suggestions 

   1. Put the tailored advice into action! Viana’s insights are designed to fit your coaching style and team’s needs. From refining training drills to addressing team dynamics, start incorporating strength-based strategies in your day-to-day coaching.  

6. Track Your Progress 

   1. Check back with Viana regularly to update your progress. The more you interact, the better Viana can offer continuous feedback and suggestions to keep you and your team moving forward.  

7. Reflect and Refine 

   1. At the end of each session, reflect on what you’ve learned and decide what to focus on next time. Whether you’re mastering a new strength or improving team dynamics, Viana is ready to support your next steps.