Understanding sport coaching

Understanding sport coaching

1. Understanding Sport Coaching Unit 2 Physical Education

2. Roles & Responsibilities of a Sport Coach Responsible for training an athlete or team Enable the athlete to achieve levels of performance that may not otherwise be possible Considers both physical and mental preparation

3. Styles of Coaching Coaches need to be able to apply their style/ method to changing situations. Coaches often combine these most common styles: Authoritarian or Autocratic Casual Democratic or Cooperative Personable or Friendly Delegatory

4. Authoritarian or Autocratic Style Strict and firm Demand discipline Make decisions without player input Severe on poor performance Don’t explain why something is being done Focus on winning Development of team unity (when successful) May turn off sensitive/”deep thinking” athletes

5. Democratic or Cooperative Coaches Athlete centred Shared decision making Flexibility Develop trust & respect May be seen as weak or athletes may exploit freedom

6. Casual Style Relaxed, almost detached from athlete Loosely organised, may lack planning Act like a consultant Helps when advice is sought by athlete Highly motivated athletes may want more structure Some athletes may feel empowered and gain independence

7. Personable or Friendly Style Friendly and approachable Good athlete rapport Issues dealt with diplomatically Openness may be exploited by athlete

8. Delegatory Style Use a group of experts under a head coach Expensive Often at the elite level Head coach is manager & oversees program Requires excellent communication

9. Activity List one coach whom you know, have been coached by or have seen on television that fits the mould for each of the coaching styles. Describe why that person fits the mould for each coaching style. What style of coach or combination of styles of coach are you? OR would you be?

10. Skills & Characteristics of a Coach

11. Activity Provide a practical example of a coach addressing the issue of risk management at their club or team. Why is it important to have behavioural standards for coaches? You are the coach of an under-10 basketball team. A parent of a team member continually abuses their child and the umpires. How would you approach this situation?

12. Communication Should use both verbal & non-verbal Clear & concise Explanations & demonstrations Listen to what the athlete is saying Ensure there is a positive environment where there is mutual respect Have a sense of humour

13. Experience & Qualifications Understands training principles and methods including periodisation Apply sports psychology Knowledge of rules, skills, strategies and techniques Keep statistics/key data Follow national sport pathways/accreditation schemes

14. Skills & Characteristics of Coach Cater for individual differences: Age Preferred learning style Ability & stage of learning Level of competition Motivation and goals Organisational skills Observation & Performance Analysis Ability to improve performance

15. Leadership Effective communication Cater for individual differences Patience and persistence Ability to motivate Integrity Model appropriate behaviour

16. Team Culture Values and structures that are accepted by group members Attendance and punctuality On & off-field behaviour Dress code Selection procedures Leadership structure Training procedures Pre & post-game protocols

17. Activity What do you think makes a good coach? Are coaches born leaders or can they develop their leadership skills? How important are tactics in the following game settings: An U12 netball match, and U18 basketball match at the national championships and a Twenty20 international cricket match? Explain your response.

18. Performance Analysis Collecting statistical information from the game Quantitative- frequency of particular skills, speed etc. Qualitative- effectiveness of disposals, execution of skills Provided before, during and after the game

19. Performance Analysis Considers: Energy system requirements Movement patterns, type and direction Muscle groups & actions Work : Rest ratios Skill requirements Team strategies Opponents strengths and weaknesses Biomechanical techniques Intensity of movement