1. Define and describe the term ‘coaching philosophy’ and outline why it is important to reflect on your personal philosophy when working as a coach.
“A coaching philosophy is a personal statement that is based on the values and beliefs that direct one’s coaching” (Kidman and Hanrahan 1997: 32)
Coaching philosophy is having your attitude and your own persona that acts as a guideline in how you coach and how your session is presented. This is key and central in how that coach’s team performs in practice or competitive situations. It also should ensure participants know their roles and responsibility and meet expectations individually and as a team
As a coach, you need to be clear and understand on where you are heading and what measures …show more content…
As a coach your philosophy is molded by your own experiences in various competitive situations and the people you work with. You will present your style of coaching and your philosophy to the team you are coaching and to the team you feel more suited to. You are looking for this team to hold your values as a coach very high so as an individual they will need to do their bit for the team to cohesively become one. For example if a player is constantly late or absent in training and they are supposedly the best person you have, regardless of their ability you will have to give opportunities to people who are working for it and will affect the whole team …show more content…
Bibliography:
Human-kinetics, (2015). 8 core principles in developing a coaching philosophy. [online] Available at: http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/8-core-principles-in-developing-a-coaching-philosophy [Accessed 19 Nov. 2015].
Mitchell, J. (2013). Coaching philosophy. [online] Coach Growth. Available at: https://coachgrowth.wordpress.com/2013/11/29/coaching-philosophy/ [Accessed 19 Nov. 2015].
2. Describe the ‘expectancy cycle’ and outline the practical implications that this model holds for a coach in a sport of your choice.
This is a cycle or a theory that determines behavioral choices of an athlete. It explains and shows the thought process of why an athlete might make one decision over another due to their attitude and motivation level. This theory explains how an individual comes to a decision rather then what motivates the athletes to achieve what they want to.
The expectancy cycle consists of 3 components, which are expectancy, instrumentality, and valance. The model below shows how it compromises
“A coaching philosophy is a personal statement that is based on the values and beliefs that direct one’s coaching” (Kidman and Hanrahan 1997: 32)
Coaching philosophy is having your attitude and your own persona that acts as a guideline in how you coach and how your session is presented. This is key and central in how that coach’s team performs in practice or competitive situations. It also should ensure participants know their roles and responsibility and meet expectations individually and as a team
As a coach, you need to be clear and understand on where you are heading and what measures …show more content…
As a coach your philosophy is molded by your own experiences in various competitive situations and the people you work with. You will present your style of coaching and your philosophy to the team you are coaching and to the team you feel more suited to. You are looking for this team to hold your values as a coach very high so as an individual they will need to do their bit for the team to cohesively become one. For example if a player is constantly late or absent in training and they are supposedly the best person you have, regardless of their ability you will have to give opportunities to people who are working for it and will affect the whole team …show more content…
Bibliography:
Human-kinetics, (2015). 8 core principles in developing a coaching philosophy. [online] Available at: http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/8-core-principles-in-developing-a-coaching-philosophy [Accessed 19 Nov. 2015].
Mitchell, J. (2013). Coaching philosophy. [online] Coach Growth. Available at: https://coachgrowth.wordpress.com/2013/11/29/coaching-philosophy/ [Accessed 19 Nov. 2015].
2. Describe the ‘expectancy cycle’ and outline the practical implications that this model holds for a coach in a sport of your choice.
This is a cycle or a theory that determines behavioral choices of an athlete. It explains and shows the thought process of why an athlete might make one decision over another due to their attitude and motivation level. This theory explains how an individual comes to a decision rather then what motivates the athletes to achieve what they want to.
The expectancy cycle consists of 3 components, which are expectancy, instrumentality, and valance. The model below shows how it compromises