Coach Effectiveness

Question 1

Definititon Coaching Effectivness

Answer 1

Integrated professional, interpersonal, and intrapersonal knowledge to improve athletes’ competence, confidence, connection and character in specific coaching contexts.”

Question 2

3P’s

Answer 2

1. Performance (how well they do)
2. Participation (effort in practise, drop out rate, showing up)
3. Personal development (do they improve)

Question 3

4 Postulates of Definition

Answer 3

Postulate 1: Effective coaches integrate professional, interpersonal, and intrapersonal knowledge.
Postulate 2: Effective coaches develop competence, confidence, connection, and character tailored to specific athletes needs
Postulate 3: Effective coaches’ professional, interpersonal, and intrapersonal knowledge varies according to at least four different coaching contexts.
Postulate 4: Expert coaches are consistent

Question 4

Coaching Athletes in the Sampling Years (6-12)

Answer 4

Deliberate play
Promote a mastery-oriented motivational climate
Supportive and instructive interactions
Incorporate parents
Inclusive focus

Question 5

Coaching Athletes in the Recreational Participation Years (13-18)

Answer 5

Social acceptance
Emphasize personal development not athletic performance
Demonstrate trust and respect
Model and discuss ethical/ prosocial behaviour

Question 6

Coaching Athletes in the Specializing Years (13-15)

Answer 6

Increase deliberate practise
Develop athletes’ psychological, as well as physical skills
Model and discuss ethical/ prosocial behaviour
Actively facilitate social connections (fundraiser, work in food kitchen)

Question 7

Coaching Athletes in the Investment Years (16+)

Answer 7

Heavy focus on deliberate practise
Attention to recovery
Provide opportunities for competitive experiences
Develop collaborative relationship with athletes
Encourage - as much as possible
Recognize sacrifices

Question 8

Common Themes Across Level

Answer 8

Athlete- centered
Holistic
Flexible

Question 9

Effectiveness vs Expertise

Answer 9

Once an effective coach establishes a record of coaching effectiveness over many years they can be an expert

Question 9

Article
Definition of Coaching Effectiveness and Expertise
who
when
what

Answer 9

Cote and Gilbert
2009
Coaching effective and ineffective
Definitions often focus on outcomes like athlete achievement or personal traits rather than conceptual understanding
Three key concepts, coaches knowledge, athletes outcomes, and coaching context