Understanding Sport Coaching Physical Education Course Recovery Coaching

Understanding Sport Coaching Physical Education Course Recovery Coaching Module

www. website. com Styles of Coaching Coaches need to be able to apply their style and method of coaching in appropriate situations. Effective coaches combine these most common styles: • Authoritarian or Autocratic • Casual • Personable or Friendly • Delegator 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

Authoritarian or Autocratic Style Strict and firm Demand discipline Make decisions without player input Severe on poor performance Does not explain why something is being done Focus on winning Development of team unity (when successful) May turn off certain type of athletes 4

Democratic or Cooperative Coaches May be seen as weak or athletes may exploit freedom Develop trust & respect 5 Main Concept Athlete centered Shared decision making and flexibility • Athlete centered • Shared Decision Making • Flexibility • Develop trust and respect

Casual Style Understanding the main concepts of Casual Style • • Relaxed, almost detached from student athlete Loosely organized, may be lacking planning Acts like a consultant Assists with advice when player or athlete seeks assistants • Highly motivated athletes may want more structure • Some athletes may feel empowered and gain independence. 6

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

Delegator Coach Use a group of experts under a head coach Often evident at the elite level Head coach is manager and oversees program Requires excellent communication www. website. com 8

9 Resources Authoritarian Tells Athletes Makes decisions Announces m Sells the idea Makes decisions Explains to team Democratic Consults athlete Shares ideas Calls for suggestions Lets athletes Make suggestions make decisions to team Casual Delegates Advises Allows Assists athletes when athletes asked for advice to work in defined limits

Skills and Characteristics of a Coach Ability to improve performance Patient and Persistence • • • Dedication and enthusiasm Motivating High expectations Modeling appropriate behavior Integrity Effective communication skills Knowledge of sports, rules and etiquette Possesses qualifications and certification Differentiates instruction and individual differences Organizational Skills • Observation and analysis of performance 10