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Part A: Introduction to Coaching
Important for coaches to be themselves with their style and etc
Coaching styles by Tutko:
hard nosed authoritarian: autocratic, hard driven, demanding
o advantage: athletes become disciplined, organized, and usually better
conditioned
o disadvantage: problems arise when team is losing, coach is disliked or
feared, sensitive athletes have a hard time responding to this method
nice guy
o well liked, flexible, personable, concerned about feelings
o advantage: good team cohesion, athletes produce above their
expectations,
intense or driven
o approach is aggressive and emphasizes discipline
o tendency to be emotional and takes things personally
o advantage: team is prepared, is supported when it works hard, coach is
committed and dedicated
o disadvantage: might be too demanding, may have unrealistic
expectations, may be too emotional, may not know how to handle
sensitive or lazy athletes, may overwork the team
easy going
o direct opposite of intense coach
o unemotional, pressure free, dislikes schedules
o advantage: team feels little pressure, athletes feel independent
o disadvantages: often seen as lazy and inadequate, team is not in good
physical shape, have been underworked, team may not handle pressure
well
business like
o becoming the norm today
o well prepared, educated, and continually learning and improving
o advantage: team uses up to date techniques, always well prepared,
athletes feel confident
o disadvantage: may seem uncaring, may be too technical, may ignore
importance of team spirit and emotion
Coaching styles Martens
Command o Experienced
o Knows the correct way
o Little or no input from the athlete
Submissive
o Coach makes few decisions
o Laissez-faire approach
o Athletes make most of the decisions
o Acts as a facilitator
Cooperative
o Acts as a leader in guiding athletes in developing skills and reaching their
goals
o Coach and athlete share decision making
Why Athletes Participate (Coaching Association)
Achievements: to be competent. Athletes want to master the skills of the sport
and to excel in the sport
Affiliation: To form friendships. Athlete want to be accepted as a member of the
ream and to be appreciated by teammates.
Sensations: to experience excitement. Athletes want to be provided with exciting
and sensory experienced.
Self Direction: to receive recognition. Athlete wants public acknowledgement for
their achievements in sport.
Coaching Tips for Achievement motivated athletes
Set realistic goals
Recognize individual improvement
Meet regularly with each athlete (athletes need to know how they are doing)
Keep written records of progress
Coaching tips for Affiliation motivated athletes
Use lots of partner drills
Have team talks at practice
Organize regular team socials
Encourage athletes to help one another
Remind athletes of their place and value to the team
Coaching tips for Sensations motivated athletes
Provide activity for everyone
Keep a pleasant and attractive practice environment
Get athletes to verbalize their emotions when performing well Use music and variety in practice whenever possible
Coaching tips for self directed athletes
Give these athletes leaderships po
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