1. Role of the Coach
GAA Award 1 Course

2. GAA Award 1 – Role of the Coach Outcomes
By the end of this Module participants will be able to:
Identify the key roles, skills and qualities of a Coach
Identify the different styles of coaching and outline their own philosophy of coaching
Identify how to measure their coaching effectiveness
Outline the structure of a typical coaching session
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3. What do coaches do? In groups Take a flip chart sheet
Write down as many things as possible that a coach does…
Tutor Notes:
Task in Groups using Flip Chart or as a Tutor Led Discussion. Trying to get information on the different roles played by a coach. Some answers on the next slide.
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4. What do coaches do? Analyser and Advisor Chauffeur Demonstrator Friend
Fact finder
Fountain of Knowledge
Leader
Mentor
Motivator
Organiser and planner
Supporter
Others…..
Tutor Notes:
Task in Groups using Flip Chart or as a Tutor Led Discussion. Some potential answers. Tutor to tease out other answers from the Coaches.
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5. If we are to do all of these things, we need to be...
In groups
Take a flip chart sheet
Write down as many qualities of a good coach as possible…
Can you identify any coaches that you know or have coached you in the past who displayed these qualities?
Tutor Notes:
Task in Groups using Flip Chart or as a Tutor Led Discussion. Trying to get information on the different qualities of a coach. Some answers on the next slide.
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6. If we are to do all of these things, we need to be...
Able to Co-ordinate
Creates New Perspectives
Dependable
Enthusiastic
Empathy
Fair
Firm
Good Communicator (Listener)
Helpful
Honourable
Helpful
Honourable
• Knowledgeable
• Leadership
• Motivated
• Problem Solver
• Professional
• Respected
• Responsible
• Supportive
Tutor Notes:
Task in Groups using Flip Chart or as a Tutor Led Discussion. Some potential answers. Tutor to tease out other answers from the Coaches.
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7. William Micklem’s Habitual Hats
Tutor Notes:
Habitual hats worn by the Coach. From William Micklem a renowned horse trainer and tutor.
Can be used to sum up the various roles of and qualities required from a coach. 7
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8. Style of Coaching? Depends on your Coaching Philosophy
The guidelines that you set yourself
Your style of play
How you treat other coaches, players etc
Code of conduct for players, coaches
Rules for discipline
Tutor Note:
Coaches philosophy: If a coach is focussed on development, enjoyment and participation there can be a more facilitative style. Win at all costs philosophy can lead to a more dictatorial style of coaching etc.
Can be used to gather information on whath the coaches think is important when coaching.
Ask each participant to write their coaching philosophy
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9. What does this say about his philosophy of Coaching?
I want footballers to firstly develop all the skills of the game. Then I look at the position thing. But it's way down the line. I don't want them to get hooked on one position, instead they must have all the skills.
Tutor Note:
Use this quote from Mickey Harte to emphasise his thoughts on football. Link to a coaches philosophy.
Ask each participant to write their coaching philosophy – if you wish to 9
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10. Style of Coaching, can you pick yourself out here?
3 Major Styles of Coaching:
The Command Style (The Dictator):
The Coach makes all the decisions. Players listen and comply with the Coach’s instructions. The Coach feels it is their role to tell the player what to do. This style can lead to players being motivated to play through fear of the Coach.
The Submissive Style (The Baby-Sitter):
The Coach makes as few decisions as possible, gives little instruction and provides minimal guidance in organising activities.
The Cooperative Style (The Facilitator):
The Coach shares the decision making with the players. The cooperative Coach provides the structure and environment for players to set their own goals and assume responsibility for their actions. Players recognise the Coach as the leader who guides them towards achieving their own goals.
Tutor Notes:
Some styles of coaching and some of the features of this. Check can the coaches pick themselves out of these, or are they a combination of parts of all?
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11. Being an Effective Coach
How effective are you as a Coach?
How can you tell?
What criteria can you use to decide?
Tutor Notes:
Being an Effective Coach – the beginning of relection in coaching. Can the coach learn from their mistakes and good practice and improve themselves as coaches.
Can be a Tutor Led Discussion or Group Flip Chart Work on how to tell whether you are an effective coach or not. 11
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12. Being an Effective Coach
What criteria can you use to decide?
Feedback from Players and other Coaches
Review of coaching sessions – what went well, what would I change the next time
Do I plan sessions?
How many games does my team play?
How many players play? Same 15 all of the time?
Do my players improve
Technical Proficiency
Tactically/Team Play
Physical Fitness
Attendance at training?
Are players still turning up at the end of the year? Or is it 30 players at the start and lucky to have 15 at the end?
Others...
Tutor Notes:
Being an Effective Coach – the beginning of relection in coaching. Can the coach learn from their mistakes and good practice and improve themselves as coaches.
Some Potential answers 12
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13. Planning in Coaching – for a Session
Planning a coaching session:
allows for proper, well- delivered coaching sessions which show that the Coach is competent, in charge, and knows what they are doing.
Helping to Plan…..
Do we plan each session before we get to the pitch?
Do we consult our assistants or fellow coaches to ensure they know what’s going to happen at the next session?
Or do we arrive at the pitch and then decide?
Tutor Note:
Planning a Coaching Session. Tutor led discussion on need for a plan.
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14. Planning in Coaching – for a Session
Planning a coaching session:
In groups, take a flip chart sheet.
Group 1
Before the session:
What does a coach have to plan for to make sure the session can take place?
Group 2
During the session:
How can the coach plan to make the best of the session as it is taking place?
Group 3
After the session:
What’s important after each session?
Tutor Note:
Planning a Coaching Session. Group work. Divide into groups and use the ‘Planning in Coaching’ Task Sheets. Some potential answers on the following slides.
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15. Planning in Coaching – for a Session
Group 1
Before the session:
Content of the session
Activities to take place, skills to be developed
Plan each section – warm up, game, skill development, cool down
Map out the training area
Equipment required
Role of each coach in the session
Does one coach take a particular part of the session or does everyone help out
How does this session fit into the overall coaching plan?
Safety considerations?
Tutor Note:
Planning a Coaching Session. Group work. Divide into groups and use the ‘Planning in Coaching’ Task Sheets. Some potential answers for Before the Session. 15
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16. Planning in Coaching – for a Session
Planning a coaching session:
In groups, take a flip chart sheet.
Group 2
During the session:
Assess the players – provide corrective feedback
Adapt and change as required
Group management – dealing with issues – organisation
Link stages warm up – body of session – cool down
Different coaching styles during the session
Safety Considerations
Tutor Note:
Planning a Coaching Session. Group work. Divide into groups and use the ‘Planning in Coaching’ Task Sheets. Some potential answers for During the Session. 16
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17. Planning in Coaching – for a Session
Planning a coaching session:
In groups, take a flip chart sheet.
Group 3
After the session:
Review session with Players and Coaches?
Feedback to players?
Date of next session/game
Injuries?
Plan for next session
Others….
Tutor Note:
Planning a Coaching Session. Group work. Divide into groups and use the ‘Planning in Coaching’ Task Sheets. Some potential answers for After the Session. 17
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18. Structure of a Coaching Session
2 Methods:
Traditional Drill/Technique Based
Warm Up
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Game (modified or full)
Warm Down
Games Based
Warm Up (fun game?)
Game (fun or modified)
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Game (modified or full)
Warm Down
Which do you use?
Advantages of Games Based over Technique Based:
Can develop technical proficiency and tactical prowess/team play through games over a longer period of the session
Match related fitness and movements developed through games
Tutor Notes:
Tutor Led, structure of a coaching session. Can be either Technique Based or Game Based. Latest Coach Education thinking is that Game Based provides better results in transferability to game situations – ‘Practice like you play and you’ll Play like you Practice’
Some advantages seen in Technical Proficiency, Tactical Prowess, Team Play and Fitness outcomes from Training.
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19. GAA Award 1 – Role of the Coach Outcomes Review
By the end of this Module participants will be able to:
Identify the key roles, skills and qualities of a Coach
Identify the different styles of coaching and outline their own philosophy of coaching
Identify how to measure their coaching effectiveness
Outline the structure of a typical coaching session 19
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20. Thank you