Introduction to Sports Coaching
The use of Coach Effectiveness to maximise the participant
experience
, Contents
1.0 Introduction ………………………………………………….. 1
2.0 Coaches Knowledge ……………………………………….. 2
3.0 Athlete’s Outcomes ………………………………………… 3
4.0 Coaching Contexts …………………………………………. 4
5.0 Conclusion …………………………………………………… 5
6.0 References …………………………………………………… 6
, 1.0 Introduction
Sport is inclusive of all ages, fitness levels and experience, everyone can take part.
Participation in sport at any level, from grass roots to elite professionals is known to
have a similar effect on all, which includes a link to higher self-esteem, confidence,
academic achievements, and positive citizenship with less delinquency (Mahoney
2000, Broh 2002). Those who excel in a chosen sport can achieve the highest
accolades in personal and team achievements and that experience can also be
enjoyed by sports people competing at a local level, who will also enjoy the
competitiveness, achievements and health benefits that participating in their chosen
sport provides. There are areas of concern though, with not all participants
experiencing the positive side of sport. Sport whilst seen in a positive light can also
have a negative effect. For example, increased aggression, low self-esteem,
burnout, increased stress, increased alcohol intake and negative coaching
experiences (Shields & Bredemeier 1995). The one constant in all ages, abilities and
sports is the coach.
To be an effective coach they must balance and provide coaching, in a way that will
reduce the risk of the negative effects mentioned above and help their sport
participants to achieve personal and professional goals with the positive aspects that
taking part in sport brings. To do this, they must include three components. Coaches
Knowledge, the Athletes Outcomes, and Coaching Contexts. These are the
foundations required to be an effective sports coach.
The effectiveness of a coach can help or hinder the experience of the participants.
The coach must be able to teach the skills required at any level of sport, using a
variety of methods to instruct the athletes in technical, tactical, and mental skills. To
do this effectively they must have a good understanding, with good communication,
individualising instructions to meet the needs of the participants, manage game
tactics and be knowledgeable about skills and techniques to teach effectively. Failing
to do so will result in a poor performance in sport participants, a lack of self-esteem
and confidence and a lowered expectation of the experience in future, which will
result in less success, attendance, and effort.
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The use of Coach Effectiveness to maximise the participant
experience
, Contents
1.0 Introduction ………………………………………………….. 1
2.0 Coaches Knowledge ……………………………………….. 2
3.0 Athlete’s Outcomes ………………………………………… 3
4.0 Coaching Contexts …………………………………………. 4
5.0 Conclusion …………………………………………………… 5
6.0 References …………………………………………………… 6
, 1.0 Introduction
Sport is inclusive of all ages, fitness levels and experience, everyone can take part.
Participation in sport at any level, from grass roots to elite professionals is known to
have a similar effect on all, which includes a link to higher self-esteem, confidence,
academic achievements, and positive citizenship with less delinquency (Mahoney
2000, Broh 2002). Those who excel in a chosen sport can achieve the highest
accolades in personal and team achievements and that experience can also be
enjoyed by sports people competing at a local level, who will also enjoy the
competitiveness, achievements and health benefits that participating in their chosen
sport provides. There are areas of concern though, with not all participants
experiencing the positive side of sport. Sport whilst seen in a positive light can also
have a negative effect. For example, increased aggression, low self-esteem,
burnout, increased stress, increased alcohol intake and negative coaching
experiences (Shields & Bredemeier 1995). The one constant in all ages, abilities and
sports is the coach.
To be an effective coach they must balance and provide coaching, in a way that will
reduce the risk of the negative effects mentioned above and help their sport
participants to achieve personal and professional goals with the positive aspects that
taking part in sport brings. To do this, they must include three components. Coaches
Knowledge, the Athletes Outcomes, and Coaching Contexts. These are the
foundations required to be an effective sports coach.
The effectiveness of a coach can help or hinder the experience of the participants.
The coach must be able to teach the skills required at any level of sport, using a
variety of methods to instruct the athletes in technical, tactical, and mental skills. To
do this effectively they must have a good understanding, with good communication,
individualising instructions to meet the needs of the participants, manage game
tactics and be knowledgeable about skills and techniques to teach effectively. Failing
to do so will result in a poor performance in sport participants, a lack of self-esteem
and confidence and a lowered expectation of the experience in future, which will
result in less success, attendance, and effort.
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