The Role of the Coach

L2CCS&C

Know myself

• Why do I coach?

• Who do I coach?

• What do I get from coaching?

• What are my goals as a coach?

• Do I think I am a good coach?

• Do others think I am a good coach?

Complete Task 1

Skills of the coach

• Teacher• Mentor• Leader• Psychologist• Planner/strategist• “Parent figure”• Analyst• Manager• Motivator

Duty of the coach

• Promote good, safe practice

• Motivate the participants to have a rewarding, enjoyable experience

• To improve performance

• Be inclusive of all regardless of ability, background etc

• To keep up to date with current practice

Coaching Process

• Verbal Explanation

• Demonstration

• Athlete/player activity

• Coach Analysis

• Feedback

• Coach Evaluation

Coaching Styles

• Command/Autocratic

“Do as I say”

• Cooperative/Democratic

Promote participant decision making

• Facilitative

Task 2: Coaching Styles

Coaching Style/ Delivery ModeApplication to Strength and Conditioning. Describe where this style of coaching

would be applicable in an S & C environment

Classroom, “chalk & talk”

Instant recall via video, coaching tool e.g. Silicon Coach

Coach demonstration, athlete “copy”

Athlete/player led activity

Question and Answer

Making an impression

• Appropriately attired

• Well organised in advance

• Clear introduction

• Position of coach and performers

• Clear instructions

• Appropriate session

Communication

• Grab & Maintain Attention

• Be Clear & Concise

• Encourage

• Share Ideas

• Value Constructive Feedback & Interaction

Managing a Group

• Environment• Equipment• Numbers• Different populations: gender, age, ethnicity,

learning difficulties etc• Ability• Content• Timing • Aims

Participant improvement through coaching

• Be well organised• Be aware that individuals will respond to

different coaching styles• Use demonstration and explanation• Be e aware that players/athletes learn through

participation• Know key coaching points and methods of

correction (sport specific)• Know what motivates athletes/players to attend,

improve and succeed

A hierarchy of movement patterns

Unconscious incompetent

Conscious incompetent

Conscious competent

Unconscious competent

3 Stages of Learning

• Cognitive

• Associative

• Autonomous

• The player is trying to understand the general aims of the task

• The player has grasped the basic idea and is trying to improve

• Performers can carry out the skill effectively and are aware of their own mistakes

Coaching Process

• Plan

• Do

• Review

• Self evaluation

• Based on prior knowledge/analysis of coach and participants

• Relevant session

• Player performance in the session and in competition. Feedback to athlete.

• Later (Planning presentation)

Planning: Long & Short Term

L2CCS&C

Planning

• Long term e.g. Olympic cycle

• Long term e.g. yearly (macrocycle)

• Medium term e.g. 4 weeks (mesocycle)

• Short term e.g. weekly (microcycle)

• Sessional

Needs

• Identify performers’ needs

• Identify tools/facilities required to meet these needs

• Do the available tools/facilities meet these needs?

• What adaptations/improvisations will I need to make?

Candidate Name Date Produced

Sport Tutor/Assessor

Session No Session Date

Information on facilities and resources:

Location

Facility Needs

Equipment Needs

Health and Safety Arrangements

Issues arising from Risk Assessment

Information on participants:

Number of participantsAdultsChildren*

Fitness and Skill Level

Medical Information

Particular Needs

Action plan points from previous sessions:

Six week plan

• Aims, goals• Start and end points• Progression• Potential differentiation for participants

with different needs• Can it be modified?• Can its efficacy be measured?• Evaluation methods

SessionNumber

Aims of the session Duration Activities ObjectivesEquipment

Requirements

CandidateSignature

Assessor Signature Date

Six Week Assessment Plan

Linked Session Planner TemplateSession 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

Session Type

Aims

Main Content

Date

Venue

Participants

Linked Session Planner Example – Strength Session

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

Session Type Strength Strength Strength Strength

Aims Introduction to the hypertrophy block

Work hard. Good work ethic

Build Volume Increase intensity

Main Content 7 exercises, that includes:

three legs two upper push two upper pull. Introduce players to: programme

exercises rest intervals starting weight individual pre-

habilitation core work.

7 exercises, that includes:

three legs two upper push two upper pull. 3 x 10-12 reps 65–

75%. 60s recovery.

Use step loading.

7 exercises, that includes:

three legs two upper push two upper pull.4 x 10-12 reps 65–

75%. 60s recovery.

Use pyramid method.

7 exercises, that includes:

three legs two upper push two upper pull.4 x 6-10 reps 65–75%.

60s recovery. Use pyramid method.

Date

Venue

Participants

Linked Session Planner Example

Speed Session Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

Session Type Speed Speed Speed Speed

AimsIntroduction to the

resisted blockWork hard. Good work

ethicBuild Volume. Some

speed endurance.Increase intensity

Main Content Warm up to include exercises to emphasize leg drive

Sprints to use acceleration starts

Introduction to use of sleds

Introduction to new plyometric programme

Warm up to include exercises to emphasize leg drive

Sprints to use acceleration starts (Volume 240m)

Use of sleds. Short distances (<30m) (Volume 200m)

Start plyometric programme (60 foot contacts)

Warm up to include exercises to emphasize leg drive

Sprints to use acceleration starts (Volume 300m)

Use of sleds. Short distances (<30m), plus some longer (60, 80, 120m) (Volume 400m)

Develop plyometric programme (80 foot contacts)

Warm up to include exercises to emphasize leg drive

Sprints to use acceleration starts (Volume 200m)

Use of sleds. Short distances (<30m), plus some longer (60) (Volume 340m). Small number of reps per set, large rest between sets

Develop plyometric programme by substituting one higher intensity exercise (80 foot contacts)

Date

Venue

Participants

Individual Session Planning Template - Strength Candidate Name Venue Facility

Aims of the Strength Session

Session No.

Name of Group Age of Group

Experience (Training Age)

Warm Up

Exercise Name Exercise Mode Sets Reps Weight Rest Intervals

Coaching Points

Cool Down

Notes

Evaluation Schedule Method:

When:

Who’s involved:

Candidate Signature Witness’ Signature

Coach Evaluation: areas to assess

• Pre- planning and organisation: accurate plan; equipment safe, suitable, available etc

• Session content: appropriate level, progression, interest etc

• Participant behaviour, attitude etc

• Coach conduct, method, knowledge etc

Component of Session

Comments Score

Warm Up and Introduction

Main Body:Part 1

Part 2

Part 3 (if applicable)

Cool Down

Self Evaluation

Poor. Very few, if any, of the session’s aims were met. Few participants achieved some of their goals. Most parts of the session were below average or poor

Below Average. Less than half of the session’s aims were met. Few participants achieved some of their goals. Most parts of the session were average or below

Average. Half of the session’s aims were met. Most participants achieved some of their goals. Most parts of the session were average or above with the others being below

Above Average. The session’s aims were generally met. Most participants achieved their goals. Most parts of the session were excellent or above average with the others being average

Excellent. The session’s aims were met. All or nearly all participants achieved their goals. All parts of the session were excellent or above average.

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References

• The Successful Coach: guidelines for Coaching Practice ScUK/Coachwise