1. Coaching Philosophy Definition of Philosophy
Love and pursuit of wisdom by intellectual means and moral self-discipline
A system of thought based on or involving such inquiry
The critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or beliefs
A set of ideas or beliefs relating to a particular field or activity; an underlying theory
A system of values by which one lives.

2. Coaching Philosophy It answers: what, why and how.
A philosophy removes the uncertainty about many facets of coaching
Your philosophy consists of:
Major objectives (the things you value and want to achieve)
Your beliefs or principles that help you achieve your objectives

3. Own Your Philosophy
The most important ingredient of a philosophy is that you own it
Espousing the tenets of someone else’s philosophy without acting in a way that is consistent with these tenets is deceiving to yourself and others
A philosophy is expressed by what you do, not by what you say

4. Three Major Objectives of Sport
Help athletes become winners
Help the athletes have fun
Help athletes develop as a person

5. Your Coaching Philosophy
Athletes First – Winning Second
Athlete development comes first
Coaches who concentrate only on winning neglect overall athlete development
Winning is an outcome-based short-term goal and is many times out of a coaches hands
Winning Versus Participation
Players should have a chance to play and develop
Better players will play more but all players will get a chance to play and develop

6. Your Coaching Philosophy
Athlete Centered Versus Coach Centered
I like to share the decision making with my athletes to the extent that they are prepared to make such decisions
The team is theirs, too, and sharing the decision making increases their commitment to the team
Ends Versus Means
I'm aware not only of the letter of the rules but the spirit of the rules
I want a winning team, but coaching ethically is more important to me

7. Your Coaching Philosophy
Family Versus Sport
There must be a balance between coaching and personal life
It's up to me to find the balance and not let one or the other become all-consuming
Quantity Versus Quality
Well-organized, efficient practices that focus not just on repetition of the skill but on mastering it through carefully designed drills is far better than practicing too much
We get more done in less time, and the athletes don't get burned out

8. Your Coaching Philosophy
Coach Versus Guardian
It's not my job to be their guardian, but they must follow the rules and code of conduct or they will not be allowed to participate in the sport
Sport for All vs. Sport for the Gifted
I will find a place for every young person who wants to be a member of my team

9. Goals of Athletes vs. Goals of Parents
I will analyze and compare the goals of my athletes against the goals their parents have for them
By doing this I can better avoid conflicts which may my athlete’s performance and enjoyment of the sport
Coaching Style
I am a cooperative coach who guides athletes toward their goals and teaches them to be students of the game

10. Three Coaching Styles Command Style (Directive)
Submissive Style (Passive Observer)
Cooperative Style (The Teacher)

11. Three Coaching Styles Command Style (Directive)
Do what I say and don’t ask questions
I’ll tell you what you need to know when you need to know it
A coach using this style rarely lets the athletes share in decision-making nor does he solicit or accept feedback from anyone
Constant use of the command style stifles athlete initiative to learn and grow as students of the sport
The coach gives the orders and everyone does what he says
Sometimes this approach is necessary in the short term, but can be counterproductive if used too frequently, especially in practice

12. Three Coaching Styles Submissive Style (Passive Observer)
The coach using this style is non-confrontational and rarely becomes involved in making major decisions or directing play
The coach allows the athletes to “do what they think is best” even when the athletes are obviously wrong
The submissive style is useful for short periods of time during training to let athletes use their own initiative and develop
If the submissive style is used to too great of an extent the coach can lose the respect of the athletes and control of the situation

13. Three Coaching Styles Cooperative Style (The Teacher)
The cooperative style of coaching combines all three coaching styles to
Coaches using the cooperative style teach athletes, solicit feedback, and allow athletes the latitude to find their own method to best play the game
There are times the cooperative coach may be a dictator or a passive observer depending on the situation, but this coach allows athletes to become students of the game by guiding and educating them while they play

14. Qualities of Successful Coaches
Knowledge of the sport
Motivation
Empathy
Excellent people and communication skills
A solid grounding in biomechanics, anatomy and physiology
Clearly defined coaching philosophy
US National Head Coach Kisik Lee

15. Qualities of Successful Coaches
A sound understanding of sports psychology
Experience of failure
The ability to coach at all levels
Patience, persistence and optimism
Honesty and credibility
Sound judgment
US National Head Coach Kisik Lee

16. Self-Assessment Survey
1. Who am I?
I am an archery coach
2. What do I want in life?
I want to be a successful coach and a respected member of the archery industry and local community
3. How appropriate is my behavior to my life's goals?
Very appropriate

17. Self-Assessment Survey
4. Am I proud or ashamed of who I am? Why?
I am proud of who I am
I live by my principles and am proud and confident of them
I’m not afraid to make the hard decisions whether
they're popular or not
5. Am I happy or unhappy? Why?
I'm happy
I can reflect with pride on my personal and coaching careers and achievements

18. Self-Assessment Survey
6. What do I value? Why?
I value sportsmanship, hard work and honesty
These things all take dedication over time and are cannot be pretended. You either have these virtues or not; no “in between”
7. Why do I coach?
I coach because it's a gratifying experience for me to help archers improve their skills and learn maturity and responsibility

19. Self-Assessment Survey
8. Am I coaching for the right reasons?
Yes
9. Am I a good coach?

20. Self-Assessment Survey
10. What would make me a better coach?
Further education
11. What beliefs or principles would help me achieve what I want to achieve?
Fair play, sportsmanship and the will to train to win

21. Coaching for Character
Coaching involves life lessons as well as sports training
Can coaches really build character?
Have your life, beliefs or your character been shaped by a coach from your past

22. Written Assignment
Write (legibly) a 1-2 page paper on your coaching philosophy
Include
Your values/beliefs about coaching
Your objectives as a coach
Your style of coaching
How coaching for character fits in your technique
How you approach dealing with diverse athletes.
Due at start of class tomorrow