Transcript Coaching Philosophy

Definition of Philosophy
 Love and pursuit of wisdom by intellectual means and
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moral self-discipline
A system of thought based on or involving such
inquiry
The critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or
beliefs
A set of ideas or beliefs relating to a particular field or
activity; an underlying theory
A system of values by which one lives
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 It answers: what, why and how
 A philosophy removes the uncertainty about many
facets of coaching
 Your philosophy consists of:
 Major objectives (the things you value and want to
achieve)
 Your beliefs or principles that help you achieve your
objectives
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 The most important ingredient of a philosophy is
that you own it
 Espousing the tenets of someone else’s
philosophy without acting in a way that is
consistent with these tenets is deceiving to
yourself and others
 A philosophy is expressed by what you do, not by
what you say
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 Help the athletes have fun
 Help athletes develop as a person
 Physically
 Psychologically
 Socially
 Help athletes become “winners” in life as well as in
sports
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 Command Style (Directive)
 Submissive Style (Passive Observer)
 Cooperative Style (The Teacher)
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 Command Style (Directive)
 Do what I say and don’t ask questions
 I’ll tell you what you need to know when you need to
know it
A coach using this style rarely lets the athletes share in decisionmaking nor does he solicit or accept feedback from anyone
Constant use of the command style stifles athlete initiative to
learn and grow as students of the sport
The coach gives the orders and everyone does what he says
Sometimes this approach is necessary in the short term, but can be
counterproductive if used too frequently, especially in practice
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 Submissive Style (Passive Observer)
The coach using this style is non-confrontational and
rarely becomes involved in making major decisions or
directing play
The coach allows the athletes to “do what they think is
best” even when the athletes are obviously wrong
The submissive style is useful for short periods of time
during training to let athletes use their own initiative
and develop
If the submissive style is used to too great of an extent the
coach can lose the respect of the athletes and control of
the situation
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 Cooperative Style (The Teacher)
Generally more effective than Command or Submissive
styles
The cooperative style of coaching combines all three
coaching styles
Coaches using the cooperative style teach athletes, solicit
feedback, and allow athletes the latitude to find their
own method to best play the game
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 Versatile coaches learn when and how to use all three styles
through experience
 There are times the cooperative coach may be a dictator or
a passive observer depending on the situation, but this
coach allows athletes to become students of the sport by
guiding and educating them while they play
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 Knowledge of the sport
 Motivation
 Empathy
 Excellent people and communication skills
 A solid grounding in biomechanics, anatomy and
physiology
 Clearly defined coaching philosophy
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 A sound understanding of sports psychology
 Experience of failure
 The ability to coach at all levels
 Patience, persistence and optimism
 Honesty and credibility
 Sound judgment
US National Head Coach Kisik Lee
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 How do I see myself? Who am I?
I am an archery coach
 What are my goals in life? What do I want?
I want to be a successful coach and a respected member of the
archery industry and local community
 Do I behave in a way that reflects my stated goals
and principles?
Yes I do. I live by my principles and work toward achieving my
goals every day.
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 When I look at my life and actions, am I proud or
ashamed of what I see? Why?
I am proud of who I am
I live by my principles and am proud and confident of them
I’m not afraid to make the hard decisions whether they're
popular or not
 Am I happy or unhappy with who I am and my
accomplishments? Why?
I'm happy
I can reflect with pride on my personal and coaching careers
and achievements
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 What do I value the most? Why?
I value sportsmanship, hard work and honesty
These things all take dedication over time and cannot be
pretended.
You either have these virtues or not; no “in between”
 If someone asks me why I coach, I tell them the
following:
I coach because it's a gratifying experience for me to help
archers improve their skills and learn maturity and
responsibility
I coach to supplement my income
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 Are the reasons I gave above the right reasons?
What other reasons do I have?
Yes , None at this time
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How do I know that I’m a good coach?
My athletes are performing at their peak and having fun at the
same time. Only time will tell how good of a coach I am.
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 What could I do to make myself a better coach?
Further education
 What beliefs or principles do I need to develop to
help me achieve my goals?
Fair play, sportsmanship and the will to train to win
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 The term “Athletes First – Winning Second” means
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Athlete development comes first
Coaches who concentrate only on winning neglect
overall athlete development
Winning is an outcome-based short-term goal and is
many times out of a coaches hands
 As a coach “Winning Versus Participation” mean
that:
 Players should have a chance to play and develop
 Better players will play more but all players will get a
chance to play and develop
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 The difference between an Athlete Centered and a
Coach Centered philosophy is:
 I like to share the decision making with my athletes to
the extent that they are prepared to make such decisions
 The team is theirs, too, and sharing the decision making
increases their commitment to the team
 Do I believe that the “Ends” justify the “Means”
when coaching ? Why or why not?
 I'm aware not only of the letter of the rules but the spirit
of the rules
 I want a winning team, but coaching ethically is more
important to me
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 What is the proper balance of “Family versus Sport” in
my coaching role?
 There must be a balance between coaching and personal life
 It's up to me to find the balance and not let one or the other
become all-consuming
 In practice is Quantity of practice or the Quality of the
practice more important to me?
 Well-organized, efficient practices that focus not just on repetition of
the skill but on mastering it through carefully designed drills is far
better than practicing too much
 We get more done in less time, and the athletes don't get burned out
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 How will I insure that I remain a Coach and not be
viewed as a Guardian?
 It's not my job to be their guardian, but they must follow the rules
and code of conduct or they will not be allowed to participate in the
sport
 I want to be a winning coach so how can I practice
“Sport for All vs. Sport for the Gifted”?
 I will try to find a place for every young person who wants to
participate
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 How will I balance the Goals of Athletes that I train
against the Goals of Parents?
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I will analyze and compare the goals of my athletes against
the goals their parents have for them
By doing this I can better avoid conflicts which may hinder
my athlete’s performance and enjoyment of the sport
 What Coaching Style will I use to be the most
successful?
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I am a cooperative coach who guides athletes toward their
goals and teaches them to be students of the sport
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Coaching involves life lessons as well as sports training
Can coaches really build character?
Have your life, beliefs or your character been shaped by
a coach from your past
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Write (legibly) a 1-2 page paper on your coaching
philosophy
Include
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Your values/beliefs about coaching
Your objectives as a coach
Your style of coaching
How coaching for character fits in your technique
How you approach dealing with diverse athletes.
Due at start of class tomorrow
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