Principles & Methods of Coaching

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In this article, the writer discusses that there are many principles and theories that guide coaching and program development. The writer maintains that the style of coaching is crucial, although a review of the literature indicates that no one style is preferred over the other. The writer points out that it is up to the coach to develop his own particular style in relation to the sport that he is coaching. Further, the writer notes that training methods including motivation and instruction and team interaction are important as well as the development of the program. The writer concludes that by implementing a thorough understanding of coaching principles, a good coach can make any sport fun where winning is an added plus.


Outline:
Introduction
Coaching Styles
Sport Psychology
Athlete Motivation
The Coach as Teacher
Coaching Efficacy and Program Development
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"There are three basic coaching styles that determine the manner in which a coach decides how to teach skills and strategies, how practices and competition methods are organized, how athletes are disciplined, and what roles are given to the players regarding the decision making process. A review of the literature indicates that coaches have a tendency to lean toward one of these three styles: authoritarian, cooperative, or casual. Although there is not one style that is better than the others, a coach must find a balance in the styles that will allow him to be firm when needed while letting the players have fun while at the same time allowing them to have a voice in their training and competition experiences. The weaknesses of each style are discussed in the literature, but there is not one supreme recommendation over the others. Instead, the goal of attaining a balance betweens styles is stressed. By finding a balance in a coaching style, trust is placed in the players, which helps boost their self esteem and motivation. In other words, to gain the most out of the players, coach must be control of himself as well as the players. A good coach will display elements of all thee styles."

Sample of Sources Used:

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