Coaching for Human Development and Performance in Sports

✍ Scribed by Rui Resende (editor), A. Rui Gomes (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2021
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 471
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book addresses important topics of coaching in order to better understand what sports coaching is and the challenges that arise when assuming this activity. It provides the reader with useful insights to the field of sports coaching, and discusses topics such as coaching education, areas of intervention, and main challenges. With contributions by experts and well-known authors in the field, this volume presents an up-to-date picture of the scholarship in the coaching field. It introduces key aspects on the future of the science of coaching and provides coach educators, researchers, faculty, and students with new perspectives on topics within the field to help improve their coaching effectiveness.

✦ Table of Contents

Coaching for Human Development and Performance in Sports
Foreword
Contents
Chapter 1: Coaching for Human Development and Performance in Sports: Introduction
Introduction
References
Part I: Becoming a Sports Coach
Chapter 2: Coaching in the Sport Domain: Definitions and Conceptualisations
Coaching in the Sport Domain: Definitions and Conceptualisations
The Sport in Sport Coaching
Preparing the Ground for a Definition
Different Perspectives
Where Are we? A Personal Interpretation
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Coaching Educational Programs: (Re)Conceptualising how Coaches Learn
Coaching Educational Programs: (re)Conceptualising how Coaches Learn
Coach Education: Conceptual and Empirical Developments
Locating Sports Coaching: Research and Education
Practical Implications: Doctorate in Sports Coaching (DSC)
Action Research
A Doctorate in Sports Coaching Case Study
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Coaching Efficacy: The Leadership Efficacy Model
Coaching Efficacy: The Leadership Efficacy Model
Leadership Efficacy Model
Leadership Cycles and the Triphasic Relation
Leadership Styles
Antecedent Factors of Leadership
Leadership Cycles and Leadership Styles
It Is all about Ideas
Leadership Efficacy Model Hypotheses
Empirical Findings
Research about Leadership Cycles and Triphasic Relation
Research about Leadership Styles
Research about the Antecedent Factors of Leadership
Practical Implications
Implications for the Leadership Cycles and Triphasic Relation
Implications for the Leadership Styles
Implications for the Antecedent Factors of Leadership
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Coaching Impact: The Transformational Coach in Sports
Coaching Impact: The Transformational Coach in Sports
Coaching Effectiveness
Professional Knowledge/Behaviours
Interpersonal Knowledge/Behaviours
Transformational Coaching in Sport
Intellectual Stimulation
Individualized Consideration
Transformational Coaching: Practical Implications
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Coaching Around the World: On Becoming a Profession
Coaching Around the World: On Becoming a Profession
A Brief History of Coaching
Conceptual Implications: Professionalisation and the International Council for Coaching Excellence
The European 5-Level Structure for Coach Education
The European Framework for the Recognition of Coaching Competences and Qualifications
The International Sport Coaching Framework (ISCF)
The European Sport Coaching Framework
Professionalisation in the Academic Literature
Portugal: The National Plan for Coach Education (2013)
Croatia: The National Plan for Sport 2019-2026
South Africa: The South African Coaching Framework
Canada: The Evolving Professionalization of Coaching
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Part II: Acting as a Sports Coach
Chapter 7: Coaching Profession: Acting as a Coach
Coaching Profession: Acting as a Coach
What Is Dramaturgy?
Theoretical Framework: The Dramaturgical Theorising of Erving Goffman and Arlie Russell Hochschild
The Coach as Social Performer: Some Dramaturgical Insights from the Literature
Practical Implications
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Coaching Youth Athletes
Coaching Youth Athletes
Conceptual and Empirical Findings
Mastery Approach to Coaching
Positive Youth Development in Sport
Life Skills Development Model
Humanistic Coaching
Practical Implications
Implications for Coaching
Implications for Coach Education
Key Points
Conclusions
References
Chapter 9: Coaching High Performance Athletes
Review of Literature
High Performance Athletes, Contexts, and Coaches
Foundations and Practices of Coaching High Performance Athletes
Vision: A Sense of Purpose and Direction
Philosophy: Developing the Person
Quality Relationships: Relationships, Collaboration, and Managing Stakeholders
High Performing Culture: High Expectations, Accountability, and Drive for Improvement
Coaching Strategies: An Optimally Challenging and yet Supportive Learning-Focused Environment
Implications for Coaching
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Coaching Life Skills to Young Athletes in Sport Participation Contexts
Conceptual and Empirical Findings About Sports Participation
Sports and Life Skills
What Are Life Skills?
Types of Life skills
Life Skill Acquisition Stages
Principles of Life Skill Training
Variables That Influence Life Skill Acquisition
Efficacy of Life Skill Training
Life Skills Acquisition: A Theoretical Proposal
Youth Sport Participation: An Opportunity to Life Skills Training
Coaching for Sport Participation
Life Skill Acquisition Stages for Sport Participation
Principles of Life Skill Acquisition for Sport Participation
Variables That Influence Life Skill Acquisition for Sport Participation
Efficacy of LST Training for Sport Participation
Philosophy of Sport Participation: Implications for Coaches
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 11: Coaching for Adventures Sports
Conceptual and Empirical Findings
Adventure Sports
Adventure Sports Coaching
The Adventure Sports Coach in Context
BMX in Australia
Parkour in Canada
Surfing in Brazil
Adventure Sports Coaching and Coach: Practical Implications
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 12: Coaching Aging Athletes
Empirical and Conceptual Findings About Coaching MAs
Practical Implications
Tania´s Stories: Introduction
Diane´s Story: Becoming a Coach of Masters Athletes
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 13: Coaching Athletes with Disabilities
Coaching Athletes with Disabilities: The Context and What the Research Tells Us
Coach Education Programs for Coaching Disability Sport
Issues with Coach Education for Disability Sport
Training Generally Broad and Inconsistent Within and Between Countries
Research Supporting the Idea that There Is a Lack of Learning Opportunities
Becoming a Coach of Athletes with Disabilities
The Coach Learning Model in Action
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Part III: Challenges of Sports Coaching
Chapter 14: Coaching and Athlete Mental Health
Conceptual and Empirical Findings
Conceptualising Mental Health
Sport and Mental Health
Coaching and Athlete Mental Health
Approaches to Coaching for Mental Health
Autonomy Supportive Coaching
Coach Mental Health Literacy
Practical Implications
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 15: Coaching Life Skills in Sports People
Life Skills and Sports Coaching
What Are Life Skills?
Potential Features of Positive Life Skills Coaching
The Role of the Coach
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 16: Coaching Cohesive Teams
Conceptualization and Measurement of Cohesion
Conceptual Framework for the Study of Cohesion
Research on Cohesion in Sport Teams
Antecedents
Consequences
Team Building in Sport
Conceptual Model of Team Building in Sport
Approaches to Team Building in Sport
Research on Team Building in Sport
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 17: Coaching Girls and Women
What the Literature Is Telling Us
What Still Needs to Be Done
Practical Suggestions
Research Recommendations
Stories from the Field and Practical Implications
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 18: Coaching Efficacy and the Use of Technology
Historical Background
From Science to Practice
Positional Data and Network Analysis as Tools for Coaching Intervention
Training Load Monitoring
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 19: Coaching Under Stress and Burnout
The Context of HP Coaching
Stress in HP Coaching
Stress Responses and Burnout in HP Coaching
Beyond Burnout: Mental Health and Well-Being in Coaching
Interventions
Future Research
Practical Implications
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 20: Coaching the Coach: Helping Coaches Improve Their Performance
Conceptual and Empirical Findings
Mentorship in Sport Coaching
Communities of Practice in Sport Coaching
Learner-Centered Teaching
The Role of Biases in Identifying Areas for Development
Practical Implications
Identifying the Topics for Professional Development Activities
Coach Evaluation to Identify Areas for Development
Coach Profiles to Identify Areas for Development
Assessment of Learning
Maximizing Information Retrieval
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 21: Coaching and Effective Leaders: An Overview and Recommended Research Agenda
Leadership at a Glance
Connecting Leadership and Interpersonal Relationships
Organizational Culture at a Glance
Connecting Culture to Leadership and Relational Exchanges
How Leaders Do What They Do: The Importance of Social Effectiveness
Social Effectiveness Constructs at a Glance
The Importance of Political Skill
Advancing the Study of Coaching: Methodological Recommendations
Operationalizing Coaching Research
Methodological Suggestions
Advancing the Study of Coaching: Research Agenda Recommendations
Research on Leadership and Political Skill
Research on LMX and Political Skill
Research on Culture and Political Skill
Key Points
Conclusion
References
Chapter 22: Coaching in Sports: Implications for Researchers and Coaches
Practical Implications
Key Points
Conclusion
References