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

2. 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

3. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

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

12. 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)

13. 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)

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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’

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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.

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

22. 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

23. Skills of sports coaches
Management
Communication
Organisation
Teaching

24. 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

25. 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?

26. 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)

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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.