1. Coaching diverse athletes Miss Muller SHMD 119 Unit 5

2. 1. Maturational Differences 2. Cultural Differences 3. Gender Differences 4. Sexual Issues 5. Physical and Mental Differences 2

3. The physical, intellectual, emotional and socially difference in maturity: Recommendations for the coach: 0 Match players based on physical maturity to reduce risk of injury to the less mature 0 Help the physically immature to understand that their late maturity is not abnormal 3

4. The physical, intellectual, emotional and socially difference in maturity: Recommendations for the coach (continues) 0 Occasionally give them opportunity to learn from the better players 0 Encourage their progress rather than focus on outcome of winning and losing 0 Help them find a role on the team that they can fill well 4

5. The physical, intellectual, emotional and socially difference in maturity: Recommendations for the coach (continues) 0 Never make fun of players’ physical, intellectual, emotional or social immaturity 0 Don't permit other members of the team to do so 5

6. Cultural Heritage: 0 Diversity in our society, communities, schools and teams is a strength that may cause problems Stereotypes and Prejudice: 0 Put aside prejudice and learn more about cultures to overcome stereotypes and better understand others Expectations: 0 Guard against communicating low expectations based on cultural differences 6

7. Cultural Responsive Coaching: 0 Respect each player’s cultural heritage 7

8. Coaching Recommendations: 0 Be sensitive to cultural heritage of different categories of people 0 Take time to learn the differences 0 Show respect for them in your coaching 0 Teach athletes to respect each other’s cultural heritage 0 Find opportunities for the athletes to share their cultural heritage to foster appreciation of each other 8

9. Coaching Recommendations (continues) 0 Have a clear sense of your cultural heritage and be mindful of how it may influence your coaching 0 Be inclusive 0 Don’t discriminate against players of racial, ethnic and social backgrounds different from your own, through; 0 Less opportunity to play 0 Less opportunity to communicate with you 9

10. Coaching Recommendations (continues) 0 Discipline athletes fairly 0 Do not allow your players to engage in racist, sexist, antigay, or homophobic language 10

11. 0 Definition: Socially determined factors that define masculinity and femininity 0 Research shows that males and females are more similar than different 0 Boys and girls should be coached the same 11

12. Coaching Recommendations: 0 Be sensitive to stereotyping base on gender 0 Get to know your athletes as unique individuals regardless of gender 12

13. Sexual Harassment: 0 Definition: Is any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favours, and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature 13

14. Coaching recommendations to avoid sexual harassment: 0 Don't let your players or assistants engage in harassment 0 Ask athletes to notify you if they experience or perceive your actions to be harassment 0 They should notify you if they also experience it from any other person on the team 14

15. Sexual Relations: 0 It is illegal for a coach and a player in an educational institution to have a sexual relationship 0 A sexual relationship between a coach and a player is an abuse of power, unethical and irresponsible Coaching Recommendations: 0 You must resist any such temptation 0 If the player is a consenting adult, either you or the player should resign from the team 15

16. Homosexuality and Sexual Orientation: 0 Homosexuals may be represented in sport at 5 to 10%, the same as they are in society Recommendations: 0 Provide a safe and fair environment for players of all sexual orientations 0 Come to term with your own prejudices by learning more about homosexuality 0 Have policies against antigay and homophobic behaviour 16

17. Athletes with Disabilities: 0 Athletes who are unable to participate in most sports without some accommodation in the form of special equipment or training or rule modifications 17

18. Examples of Physical and Mental Differences: 0 Sensory impairments 0 Deafness 0 Blindness 0 Physical Disabilities 0 Amputation 0 Cerebral palsy 0 Spinal cord injuries 0 Mental Disabilities 0 Mental retardation 0 Learning disabilities 0 Attention disorders 18

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