According to Nash et al (2008) creating a formal coaching philosophy will potentially improve their coaching effectiveness. How does a coach decide on a philosophy, how do they frame their role as a coach? There is a lack of literature and as a result a lack of clarity on how coaches create their philosophy. For example, as only Nash et al (2008) has concluded a study directly on creating a sports coaching philosophy. Although after interviews with experienced coaches, he concluded that ‘as coaches gain both knowledge and experience their ability to articulate a coherent philosophy and, more importantly, contextualize it for subsequent use in a more holistic coaching practice is enhanced.’ It begs the question whether a coaches philosophy is
