1. Coaching: The Art and Science
“A diamond is a chunk of coal that made good under pressure.”

2. Why Athletes Drop Out Groups of 4 – minimum of 20 groups
Task to be competed in 5 minutes!
List the “different” reasons why athletes drop out of sport.
Longest list “wins”!

3. Why Athletes Drop Out
Paul Thibeault – anecdotal

4. Why Athletes Drop Out NCCP Survey pushed too hard criticized too much
excluded people

5. Why Athletes Drop Out NCCP Survey 2. Over emphasis on achievement
many did not play regularly
did not receive positive feedback
were not helped to feel successful

6. Why Athletes Drop Out
Manifested in feelings of unworthiness, rejection, lack of fun
Low self esteem
Results in dropping out of sport

7. Self Esteem Reference Manual Part B p. 12-16 David Carmichael -OPHEA

8. Self Esteem David Carmichael -OPHEA
Individual does not feel good about themselves while participating will avoid or withdraw
Experience could lower feelings of self worth
Could result in participation of negative social activities – substance abuse, violence, crime

9. Self Esteem David Carmichael -OPHEA
Low self esteem individuals usually behave in a negative way

10. Self Esteem David Carmichael -OPHEA
High self esteem individuals usually behave in a positive way

11. Self Esteem Indicators of a lack of self-esteem.
Pg 13
Suggestions for developing self-esteem
Pg 14
Coaching the Spirit of Sport

12. Coaching the Spirit of Sport Building Self Esteem
Athlete Selection
Deal with each athlete individually
Reinforce good qualities
Provide strategies for improvement
Respect athletes as people
Communicate with parents

13. Coaching the Spirit of Sport Building Self Esteem
Practice Feedback
Give simple, specific feedback
Share responsibility for learning
Encourage your athletes
Be enthusiastic, positive
Keep it fun

14. Coaching the Spirit of Sport Building Self Esteem
Reaction to Athlete’s Input
Actively seek their input
Respect their opinion
Incorporate their ideas
Be flexible
Value athlete’s involvement

15. Coaching the Spirit of Sport Building Self Esteem
Pre-competition Talk
Keep things in perspective
Focus on the task
Acknowledge their feelings
Point out what is working
Show confidence in them

16. Coaching the Spirit of Sport Building Self Esteem
Post Competition Victory
Always provide feedback
Enjoy the victory
Highlight positives
Identify areas for improvement
Build on the lessons

17. Coaching the Spirit of Sport Building Self Esteem
Post Competition Loss
Acknowledge effort
Highlight the positives
Identify areas for improvement
Learn from the experience
Keep it in perspective

18. Involvement in Activities Youth at Risk
Mills Report – 1998
Children who participated in 5 hours of sport per week had significantly higher marks (Quebec)
Likelihood that youth will never smoke directly related to physical activity
17.3% reduction in crime in communities with a sports program (Northern Manitoba)

19. Involvement in Activities Youth at Risk
Mills Report – 1998
Girls active in sport 92% less likely to use drugs and 80% less likely to have unwanted pregnancies
It costs 100 times more to incarcerate a young person than it does to provide recreation programs.

20. Student Activities An Integral Part of Education
Provide opportunities for all students to participate
Serve as a laboratory in the physical and emotional development of young people
Teach lifelong lessons

21. Student Activities: Studies Participants vs non-participants Center for Educational Statistics (1992)
Spent more time in completing homework
Higher scores on standardized tests
Earned more course credits
96% of dropouts not involved in activities

22. Student Activities: Studies Athletes vs non-athletes Randolph, North Carolina County School System ( )
Athletes’ average grade 86% versus 79% for general student population
Athletes averaged 4 absences, while general population averaged 7
11% of athletes had discipline referrals, compared to 25% for general student population

23. Student Activities: Studies
Holland and Andre (1987) and Marsh (1988)
Participation related to higher career aspirations and had a positive effect on education, occupation and income 15 years after high school
Survey of executives in 75 Fortune 500 companies indicated 95% participated in high school sport

24. Student Activities: Studies Characteristics of Successful People (Kleese (1994)
Work well with others
Dedicated to their job
Persevere when others quit
Goal setters
Exercise self discipline
Display positive attitudes
High school activity programs ideal classroom for teaching these real life skills