BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport Sports Coaching BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport Carlos Munoz

Session aims To describe/explain the four roles and responsibilities of sports coaches, using examples of coaches from different sports To describe/explain the 3 skills common to succeed in coaching

Roles, responsibilities & skills of sports coaches Effective coaches tend to find new ways of improving existing practices and theories Some adapt the way in which they practise, others deal with how to play specific strategies in different situations Other coaches integrate new developments or technological developments to improve performance

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Case study Jose Mourinho started his coaching career as a sport science student Make a list of the roles and skills he demonstrates as a coach 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pExkDO7xMGA

Research, draw and report I Task 1 You have been divided into 3 groups, with 3 A3 blank sheets of paper for each group. Task1.1 Your group must read and research 1 of the aspects of coaching (i.e. roles, responsibilities and skills) using notes from teacher. You must design a poster that describes and explains each component clearly a maximum of 15 words, and unlimited symbols, numbers, graphs or pictures. The entire group must work together to construct your poster. You have 12 minutes

The poster must include the following Heading Clear subheadings Pictures Numbers Maximum of 20 words

Research, draw and report II Task1.2 2 people from each group must go to another table and gather as much information about the other 2 components of coaching. Meanwhile, 1 person from each group must stay with their poster and explain to the learners that approach them what their poster means and answer any questions (10 minutes)

Research, draw and report III Task 2.3. Students return to there group and must now complete their posters about the other 2 components of fitness (10 minutes)

Roles of the sports coach In pairs, discuss what you think the different roles of a sports coach are (2 min’s)?

Trainer, teacher educator Teacher implies the transfer of knowledge through demonstration, modelling or instruction Coaches can also teach emotional and social skills In some cultures, coaches and trainers are the same. They have an understanding of anatomy and physiology, fitness theory

Motivator Motivation is the stimulus that determines how much effort you put in This can be done by merely providing a stable environment in which to learn, in a positive way Evidence suggests that performers who receive praise and positive feedback are likely to get more from their performances. Employ the KISS, KISS, KISS technique

KISS KISS KISS KISS – ‘good positioning prior to the shot and you watched the ball well’ KISS – ‘You should consider how you back lift the racket; you could prepare the grip earlier. KISS – ‘If you practise these changes you will almost certainly improve’

Role Model In almost every coaching situation players will look to a coach as their source of inspiration and knowledge, in particular when working with young players

Responsibilities of a coach As coaching is now considered a profession, so coaches will increasingly be measured and assessed, whether paid or voluntary, and increasingly expected to work to a code of practise

Coaching code of practise Coaches should Remain within the bounds of adopted codes of practise Maintain safe and secure coaching environments Make best use of the facilities Establish good working relationships Control the behaviour of participants Rights – coaches should ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate, regardless of age, gender, race, ability, faith or sexual orientation Relationships – coaches must develop working relationships that are based on openness, trust and mutual respect.

Personal standards Coaches should demonstrate model behaviour at all times. Their influence should be positive and would usually mean working to a code

Professional conduct It is not enough to achieve a coaching qualification. Coaches should have a commitment to continual ongoing learning or professional development Attaining higher grade qualifications Attending workshops and seminars Being aware of changes in their sport

Skills of sports coaches Management Communication Organisation Teaching

Management Checking that participants are well prepared Checking that participants and appropriate others are well deployed Safe management and coordination of equipment and facilities Safe and well delivered sessions Maintaining support and guidance to participants Establishing and maintaining effective communication with appropriate others within the coaching environment

Organisation Planning and organisation are critical to the success of coaching, the main points to consider are that the session has; A set of goals for the session An awareness of the resources available Enough information about the participants Developed a plan that allows participants to win During a session the coach must always check; Is the session working? What could be adapted and how?

Communication Perhaps the single most valuable skill is the ability to convey your thoughts and ideas in such a way as to be easily understood via verbal and non verbal communication Too much talking can lead to confusion (the pace, tone and volume of the spoken word will have an affect on participants)

Teaching One of the key processes of teaching is understanding of how people learn Drills and practices need to be designed in a way that allows people to progress at an appropriate pace The following model is useful for teaching; Introduce and explain technique Demonstrate the technique Practise (performers experience the technique) Observe and analyse Identify and correct errors

Key learning points The roles of a sport coach are many and varied, and include teacher, trainer, motivator and instructor Coaches can have a direct influence on the lives of their performance in terms of their social, psychological, personal and health problems Most coaches in the UK work to a code of conduct or practise that is established to set parameters of acceptable behaviour and effective coaching The essential skills toolkit includes Management Communication Teaching Organisation

Quick quiz Coaches will perform many different roles as they work with their performers. They will act as a as they demonstrate and model skills. They will need to have a good knowledge base, including and . Coaches will need to pick out the good points so that performers remain motivated and also act as a so that they influence performers in a positive manner.