Effective Sports
Leadership
Effective Coaching
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Can be described as –
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Making a difference by improving an
athlete’s performance
Effective Coaches?
Effective Coaches?
What is the Purpose of Coaching?
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In pairs discuss and list what you think the
purpose of coaching is under the following
headings:
Physical development
Psychological development
Physical Development
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Working to improve an individuals physical
skills and techniques
Working to improve the various
components of fitness
Developing skills in order to minimise the
risk of injury
Psychological Development
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Developing good habits / discipline with a
training routine.
Developing mental toughness and a
positive mental attitude.
Learning to control emotions and cope with
success and failure.
Learning teamwork and interaction in a
competitive environment.
Fun vs Winning
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People take part in sport for many different
reasons.
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Discuss the above ‘Fun vs Winning’ from a
coaches point of view with a partner. Write
your ideas in your notes.
Fun vs Winning
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Based on individual
Coach must make decision
Good coaches will always have a balance
Personal Skills of a Coach
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Think of two coaches that you admire.
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One should be someone who has coached you.
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One should be a famous top level coach.
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Make a list of the personality characteristics that
you think make them an effective coach.
Personal Skills of a Coach
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A professional approach – They pay great
attention to detail and conduct themselves
in an appropriate manner.
Personal Skills of a Coach
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They are positive role models – The
coach behaves the way they want their
athletes to behave.
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Accepting success / failure and good /
bad performances.
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Punctuality / good personal habits.
Personal Skills of a Coach
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Motivational skills – Keep players interested and
working to their potential.
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Ensures players are in the right state of mind
mentally for training and playing.
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Sport is full of talented people who fail to achieve
their potential due to loss of motivation.
Personal Skills of a Coach
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Knowledge of the sport – Rules, techniques and
tactical requirements.
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Establishes respect of players / athletes.
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Ensures complete understanding and allows them
to coach and evaluate effectively
Personal Skills of a Coach
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Communication skills – how the coach
communicates and interacts with players.
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Verbal / Non verbal
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Demonstrate of skills / drills / tactics
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IT skills
Personal Skills of a Coach
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Other skills –
Patience
Approachability
Responsibility
Objectivity
Organisational skills
Personal Skills of a Coach
The X factor
Sometimes a coach is inspirational but we
cannot say why
Planning and Organising
Communication
Health & Safety
Effective Coaching
Monitoring and Evaluating
Sport Science
Analysing and Problem
Solving
Tactics
Styles of Coaching
Autocratic
Democratic
Coach makes all
decisions
Decision making is
shared
Lassaire Fair
Coach allows
athletes to make
decisons
Alternative styles
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B. Woods (Applying psychology to Sport, Hodder &
Stoughton, 1998) identified 4 styles of coaching:
Command style - direct instruction, coach dictates
Reciprocal style - athlete takes some responsibility for their
own development - monitored by the coach
Problem solving style - athlete solves problems set by the
coach
Guided discovery - athlete has freedom to explore various
options
The Greatest Coach?
Vince Lombardi
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Named "Coach of the Century" by ESPN,
Vince Lombardi is remembered for his
dedication, his infectious enthusiasm and
his unforgettable quotes that continue to
echo in locker rooms around the world.