Coaching Philosophy
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Chapters 1-3
Coaching Philosophies, Coaching Objectives & Coaching Styles
Developing Your Coaching Philosophy
You have certain beliefs and principles
Situations occur, events happen
You respond based on your beliefs/principles
You experience consequences
Your beliefs change, adjust or solidify
The Wildcat Scenario, Page 1
Coach Mitchell’s football Wildcats are down 14-10 with one minute to play. The fans scream as “Recordbook Rodney”, his star tailback, spins away from two tackles, dodges another, then lunges forward, tackled at the 6 yard line, just short of the end zone. Cheering teammates surround Rodney, who – unseen by the officials – throws a cheap shot to the kidney of his tackler. When Rodney gets to his feet, he spits toward the tackler, who is in obvious pain, and then glances to the sidelines to find Coach Mitchell’s eyes fixed on him. It’s obvious to both of them that his actions have flown square in the face of the team philosophy and rules. (Cont.)
The Wildcat Scenario, Page 2
The refs call in the chains while the other team’s trainer assists the injured tackler. The crowd roars as the signal is given: first down and goal. Coach Mitchell calls a time out. Several players slap Rodney on the back as they run to the sidelines, and the PA announcer says, “This is it, Wildcat fans! Six yards away from the first playoff season in 15 years of Huntsville football.” Coach Mitchell is under tremendous pressure to return the Huntsville program to previous glory. Rodney has displayed flagrant and dangerous unsportsmanlike behavior, seen by the coach. What should Coach Mitchell do? What would you do if you were Coach Mitchell?
Developing Your Philosophy
Requires:
Knowing yourself
Reflection
Self-Disclosure
Your different “selves”
Public Self
Ideal Self
Real Self
Self-Esteem and Self-Disclosure
How do you value yourself?
Do you often judge yourself harshly?
How much of yourself is known by others?
How much of yourself is not known by others?
How much of yourself is not known by you?
How do you find out how others view you?
Determining Your Coaching Objectives
Goals of Coaches Usually Fall into Three Broad Categories
Win
Fun
Develop the Athletes:
Physically
Psychologically
Socially
Assessing Your Objectives
| The best coaches are those who… | Dev. | Fun | Win |
| Give individual help and are interested in athlete development | |||
| Make practices and games fun | |||
| Teach athletes the skills needed to win | |||
| If a news story were written about me | |||
| Coach who contributed to the dev of youngst. | |||
| A coach for whom athletes enjoyed playing | |||
| A winning coach | |||
| As a coach I emphasize… | |||
| Teaching skills that young people can use later in life | |||
| Having fun | |||
| Winning |
What is the ASEP Philosophy?
ASEP - American Sport Education Program
Athletes First, Winning Second
Vince Lombardi – Did he really say, “winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing” ?
Is “athletes first, winning second” realistic in today’s society?
Your Personal Objectives
Why do you want to coach?
Can you balance winning, having fun, and developing the athlete?
Are your coaching objectives compatible with the objectives of your program?
Bill of Rights for Young Athletes
The Right To:
qualified adult leadership
play as a child & not as an adult
participate at an appropriate level, participate in a safe and healthy environment
proper preparation
share in the leadership and decision-making
equal opportunity for success
be treated with dignity
have fun in sports
Consider your goals
Consider how you feel about “athletes first, winning second”
Consider the emphasis you place on winning
Consider the commitment it takes
Consider the importance of ethical behavior in coaching
So, As You Develop Your Philosophy
Your Coaching Style
Most coaches lean toward one of three coaching styles:
Command – very coach-centered (dictator)
Submissive – impact of the coach is minimal (babysitter)
Cooperative – coach and athletes share in the decision making (teacher)
Leadership in Coaching
Regardless of your style, as a coach you must be a leader to be successful.
There are 3 other key qualities of successful coaches:
Knowledge of the sport
Motivation
Empathy
Leaders:
Provide direction
Build a psychological and social environment that is conducive to achievement
Instill values, in part by sharing their philosophy of life
Motivate members of the group to pursue the goals of the group
Confront group members when problems arrive and resolve conflicts
Communicate
What is Team Culture?
Components of Team Culture
Team Traditions
Basic Operating Procedures
Management of Information
Nature of the Sport
Power, influence, and status structure within the team
Leadership style of the coach
Build A Positive Team Culture
Involve your athletes in defining team goals
Give your athletes appropriate responsibilities
Know your sport
Treat each athlete with respect
Be consistent with rewards and recognition of excellent performance and effort, not outcomes
Coaching Code of Ethics
National Standards for Sport Coaches:
Standard 1
Develop an athlete- centered philosophy
Standard 2
Identify, model, and teach positive values learned through sport participation
