Coaching

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created in 1970, mission is to provide the foundation of skills, knowledge and attitudes to ensure coaching leadership for Canadian athletes, trains and certifies coaches, first nationally adopted coach education program worldwide

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the Coaching Association of Canada

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the program used for becoming certified as a coach

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Nationcal Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

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NCCP is based on 3 streams of athlete development:

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Community Sport
Competition
Instruction

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Community Sport

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sport for fun, skill development, interactions and life long participation, participation in introductory sport levels

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Competition

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skill development for competition, coaches are instructed in physical, technical , tactical, and mental areas

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Instruction

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skill proficiency in non competitive situations, coach helps individual and not the team, coach does not travel with team

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what are the 5 core competencies woven in all NCCP training?

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Problem-solving, valuing ,critical thinking, leading, interacting

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What are the 7 NCCP outcomes on which coaches are being evaluated on?

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making ethical decisions, providing support, planning practice, supporting competitive experience, analyzing performance, designing sport programs, managing sport programs

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Universities offering formal coaching education:

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U of BC
U Laval
U of Alberta

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mission is to lead and support the development of sport coaching globally, established International Sport Coaching Journal

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International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE)

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Elite Coach Development components (there are4)

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• lack of research on becoming successful coach
• some developmental pathways and characteristics to become a top level coach
• most elite coaches began with love of sports
• often played at high levels

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assistance of more experienced and well respected colleagues who ensure growth and developent in an environment that is designed to minimize errors and build knowledge and confidence

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mentoring

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Characteristics of Youth Sport Coaches:

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• most are male in mid 30s
• few as 10% continue coaching for 10+ years
• almost all competed in sport
• love the sport
• most had children on a team they coached

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effective practices for coaching youth sport include:

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reinforcing efforts, giving encouragement, establishing expectations, set a good behavioural example, always give instructions positively, establish two-way communication with player

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the belief of a coach that they can effectively perform various coaching duties

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coaching efficacy

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four key dimensions of coaching efficacy:

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1. game strategy
2. motivation
3. technique
4. character building

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3 + 1 C’s model

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suggests a successful relationship between coach and athlete by the co-orientation of the 3 c’s closeness, commitment, and complimentarity

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closeness

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coach-athlete relationship is built on trust and respect

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commitment

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deals with maintaining an athletic relationship

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complementarity

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athlete and coach behaviours of co-operation and collaboration

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co-ordination

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degree of common ground in relationship

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athlete-centered coaching

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builds trusting relationships, empowers athletes, uses positive reinforcement and open communication

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athlete-centered successful coaches in Canada:

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• promote athlete growth and developments
• desire to foster individual growth
• instill life skills to athletes
• establish safe environments
• balance sport/life philosophy

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recommendations to advance coaching:

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• profesionalize it
• increase opportunities to gain equity
• incorporate blended learning opportunities
• address barriers related to cost and accessibility
• simplify coach education streams