C H A P T E R

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Careers in Coaching and Sport Instruction

Joseph A. Luxbacher and Shirl J. Hoffman Chapter 16 Careers in Coaching and Sport Instruction

Goal of Coaching and Sport Instruction Professions

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The goal is to help participants in activity settings develop and maintain a modest to high level of motor skill performance and fitness.

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This goal is reached through well-designed practice and conditioning sessions that involve explanation, instruction, and verbal and visual feedback (replays and demonstrations).

Comparing Sport Instruction and Coaching Responsibilities

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Instructors tend to spend relatively more of their time with instructional responsibilities : disseminating knowledge and molding student behaviors. Coaches spend more time on the supplemental responsibilities : recruiting, scouting, reviewing films, scheduling, budgeting, fundraising.

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Coaching and Sport Instruction Settings

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Community settings are

civic minded in principle ; first goal is improvement of the social, physical, and moral development of the local community through physical activity. The reality is that many volunteer coaches focus on winning (even at all costs).

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Coaching and Sport Instruction Settings

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Institutional settings

– High school and middle school settings – College and university settings – Other institutional settings •

Commercial sport settings

For-hire by elite athletes

K –12 Teachers

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Instruction in motor skills, sport strategies, fitness, healthy lifestyles Bachelor’s degree or higher plus state teaching licensure Many secondary responsibilities

– Grading, workshops, clubs, parent meetings, equipment purchase and maintenance – May also coach in school and nonschool settings

Community College Instructors

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Teach focused activity classes and classes in health, first aid, and CPR Master’s degree

University and Colleges Positions and responsibilities vary depending on the size and focus of athletics at the institution

• Larger four-year institutions: coaching is the primary (and often only) responsibility.

• Smaller four-year institutions and community colleges: coaching is a secondary duty and is one of many held by each individual coach.

Up-Close Views of Coaching and Sport Instruction

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Community physical activity program instructors

– Community youth sport development leaders – Adult and older adult sport leaders – Education and certification of community youth sport instructors

Professional sport instructors

Certification and education of professional sport instructors

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Up-Close Views of Coaching and Sport Instruction

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Certification and continuing education of coaches

– Certification of youth sport coaches – Education and certification of middle and high school coaches

Ethics and coaching Sport psychologists

Teaching Professionals

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Offer services —private or group lessons— solely in an activity of their expertise More similar to coaches than any other kind of teachers Swim instructor, golf pro, tennis pro Certification needed in some sports (PGA, LPGA)

Community Coaches

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Volunteer positions Coach practices and weekly games, attend coaches

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meetings Teach basic skills, teach rules of the game, keep game stats American Sport Education Program (ASEP) or National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) certification or National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)

Secondary Public School Coaches

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Primarily teach; receive stipend for coaching Teach physical skills; keep stats; schedule practices, games, tournaments; manage equipment; arrange transportation; raise funds NASPE National Standards for Athletic Coaches ASEP or NFHS certification

College and University Coaches

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Team and facility management, budgeting, recruiting, public relations, athlete eligibility Winning more important Differences between Division I, II, and III schools No national or state requirements — established name, college playing experience, coaching experience

Professional Sport Coaches

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Many nonteaching and noncoaching duties: administration, recruitment, media appearances Employment retention depends on producing a winning team No national or state requirements — established name

Sport Psychologists

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Trained practitioners

– Clinical – Educational

Teach athletes mental imagery, relaxation, goal setting, self-talk, concentration for purpose of performance enhancement No national certification requirements AAASP-certified consulting program Note: Coaches may opt to receive training in sport psychology to assist when a sport psychologist is not present.

Success

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Successful teaching and coaching require skills beyond scientific knowledge.

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Most successful teachers and coaches have developed communication, leadership, and organizational skills that enable them to develop a rapport with and create a sense of community among participants.

National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics

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Develop character.

Be honorable.

Take an active role in prevention of substance abuse.

Avoid use of alcohol and tobacco in athletes

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presence.

Promote entire interscholastic program.

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National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics

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Be knowledgeable of rules.

Enhance sportsmanship.

Respect officials.

Be cordial.

Do not exert pressure on faculty.

Practice legal scouting.

See full text on page 472 in the textbook or visit the NFHS Web site

Advice for Coaching and Sport Instruction Students

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Are you really suited?

Lay out a plan:

– Identify opportunities to take coaching courses.

– Seek coaching experience.

– Be a voracious reader of materials related to the sport.

– Build a network of active coaches (begin NOW).

Work on perceived weaknesses.

Stay up-to-date and continue to advance your knowledge and training.

Are You Suited for a Sport Instruction or Coaching Career?

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Which setting are you interested in coaching (community, commercial, institutional)?

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What athletes do you want to work with (youth, skilled, specialized)?

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Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit?

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Are You Suited for a Sport Instruction or Coaching Career?

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Are you good at dealing with people?

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Are you an effective communicator?

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Are you a leader?

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Can you plan and organize?

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Are You Suited for a Sport Instruction or Coaching Career?

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Can you engage in strategy?

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Do you have good judgment?

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Are you happy with success and failure?

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Are you comfortable with others

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always evaluating you?

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Can you look beyond win –loss records?

C H A P T E R

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Careers in Sport Management

G. Clayton Stoldt and Mark C. Vermillion Chapter 17 Careers in Sport Management

Goal of Sport Management Professions

To provide support services, facilities, and other amenities to make physical activity experiences —performance as well as spectatorship —as enjoyable as possible

The World of Sport Management

Sport managers are more involved in the activities and job responsibilities

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the actual event than they are in the sport or activity itself.

Growth in the Sport Industry

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The sport industry has grown significantly in both variety and complexity since the 1800s.

Growth related to

– technological developments, – greater discretionary monies and time, – flexible work assignments, – changing demographics and psychographics, evolving consumer needs and desires, and – other societal influences.

Sport Management Settings

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Sport entertainment Sport participation

– For-profit participation segment – Nonprofit participation segment

Support services

– Sporting goods – Sport services (such as insurance, licensing, travel)

Professions in Sport Management

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Event management Financial management Human resource management Risk management Marketing management Public relations management Program management

– Scheduling – Facility and equipment maintenance

Marketing Management

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Research and development Sport promotion Sponsorship Advertising Merchandising Distribution

Education

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The North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) competency standards

– Bachelor’s degree – Master’s degree – Doctoral degree

The Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Internships and field experience are critical

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Advice to Sport Management Students The field of sport management is hyper competitive, so it is critical to

– gain as much practical experience as possible (internships are key), – seek a mentor, and – build a professional network.

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The field of sport management is diverse, so be sure to account for this in your preparation.