Coaching: The Art & Science

1. Coaching: The Art & Science “Some succeed because they are destined to, but most succeed because they are determined to.”

2. Role of the Coach • “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players…each man in there own time plays many parts” (William Shakespeare)

3. Role of the Coach • Coaches have many roles to play and many tasks to perform. • Group discussions – groups of 3 – 5 • List and discuss the various roles and tasks that coaches perform

4. Role of the Coach • psychologist - teacher - friend • driver - fundraiser - administrator • therapist - bookkeeper - travel agent • surrogate parent - motivator - disciplinarian • employer - reporter - marketer • fashion designer - equipment manager – janitor • cook - A-V expert - nutritionist • labourer - treasurer • consultant - other

5. Role of the Coach • “Basketball is not the ultimate. It is of small importance in comparison to the total life we live.” (John Wooden) • Overall responsibility – to instill in participants lifetime values of sportsmanship and fair play by establishing a positive sport environment

6. Role of the Coach • Ability to instill values depends on how well you understand: • Participant’s reasons for being in sport • Knowledge about the roles of coaches and what makes a “coach” • Values of fair play and adhere to an appropriate philosophical approach

7. Role of the Coach • Role of Canadian University Coaches (Miller & Salmela, 1996) 1. Athletic – train the athlete - technically, tactically, psychologically, physically 2. Educational – academic responsibility - promoting academics as a priority

8. Role of the Coach • Role of Canadian University Coaches (Miller & Salmela, 1996) 3. Professional - development of profession – development of sport - “leaders of sport culture” 4. Promotion & Marketing - fundraising - reflects changes in coaching environment

9. Profile of a Coach (Ogilvie and Tutko, 1966) • Draft a reference letter for yourself. • What are ten traits you would highlight?

10. Profile of a Coach (Ogilvie and Tutko, 1966) • High need to achieve • Highly organized • Outgoing and warm • Emotionally mature • In tune with cultural values

11. Profile of a Coach (Ogilvie and Tutko, 1966) • Accept responsibility • Appropriately aggressive • Persistent • Leadership • Trusting people

12. “Successful” Coaches (Brunnemer, 1979) • Desire to succeed • Ability to motivate • Organizational skills • Ability to communicate • Knowledge of sport

13. “Successful” Coaches (Brunnemer, 1979) • Ability to recruit • Self confidence • Fairness • Experience • Self discipline

14. The Coach’s Influence • When athletes like and respect coach they imitate behaviour and accept attitudes • Athlete’s benefit most from coaches who are supportive and encouraging - like sports more and develop more positive self images

15. Effective Coaches • Demonstrate genuine concern for athlete’s well being as a person and a sport participant

16. Effective Coaches - Traits • Encouraging • Good teachers • Enthusiastic • Knowledgeable • Understanding

17. Effective Coaches - Traits • Hard workers • Able to motivate • Build confidence • Provide help on an individual basis • Sense of humour

18. TSN: For the Love of the Game“Screaming Coaches” • 1. Is there a balance between winning and the best for the kids in coach Martin’s approach? • 2. How does coach Martin justify the feedback he gives? • 3. How effective is coach Martin’s approach with the athletes? • 4. What role should a parent have in this type of situation?