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

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”!

Why Athletes Drop Out Paul Thibeault – anecdotal

Why Athletes Drop Out NCCP Survey - pushed too hard - criticized too much - excluded people G8&feature=related 0s&NR=1 m0Q

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

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

Self Esteem Reference Manual Part B p David Carmichael -OPHEA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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