Topic 5 - Smith et al Flashcards
What was the aim?
To test the effectiveness of CET
What does CET stand for?
Coach effectiveness Training§
What did the author predict?
That CET would increase positive interactions between coaches and players and between teammate
What performers would benefit the most from trained coaches?
Performers with low self esteem
What was the sample?
34 male little league baseball coaches
How was the sample recruited?
Recruited from a sample who had taken part in a preliminary study
What was the mean age?
Around 36 years old
What was mean experience?
Just over 8 years
How many were randomly allocated to the experimental condition?
18
How many were randomly allocated to the control condition?
16
How many dropped out?
3
What was the final sample number?
31
How long were the sessions?
2 hours
What were the coaches told to use?
More reinforcement, encouragement, and technical instructions
What did the coaches have to take away with them?
A written brochure
What were the do’s?
Encourage, instruct corrections, highlight what will happen if corrected
What were the don’ts?
Punish, shouting, or disapproving look
How were they observed?
Covertly
What did they observe?
4 games
Who made up the sample for observation?
16 undergrads who had had 4 weeks training
What did they use for the observation?
12 categories were observed and coded using CBAS (Coaching and behavioural assessment system)
What did the observers not know?
Which coaches had CET training
How did they measure Player Perception and attitudes?
Structured interview with 325 boys (82% of the total boys) - they were asked questions about the coaches’ behaviour and their own perception of their ability
How did they measure player self esteem?
After the interview, the boys completed a self esteem test
What was found out about observed behaviour differences?
Coaches with CET training used reinforcement more than those who didn’t - no overall difference in behaviour
What was found about player perception and attitudes?
Players believed that CET coaches used more reinforcement, encouragement, technical instructions and less punishment - also those players said they enjoyed playing for their coaches
What was found about self esteem?
Greater improvement in self esteem by the boys who has CET trained coach
What was found about Win-loss records?
No significant difference in wins
What were the conclusions?
CET has a positive effect on the relationships between coach and players and between teammates - was also an increase in self esteem in the boys coached by CET coach
