Young Coach Academy

Coaching Philosophy Learning Outcomes At the end of this session, young coaches will be able to: Explain the coaching philosophy process Articulate your emerging coaching philosophy Demonstrate working with others and making individual and collective decisions

What is a Coaching Philosophy A coaching philosophy is a statement of what you value and how you will approach your coaching role. It covers your purpose as a coach and how you will approach player development Your coaching philosophy consists of your major objectives and the beliefs and principles that you adhere to in order to achieve your objectives. Your coaching philosophy guides how you behave as a coach and how you interact with your athletes. It should reflect who you are and who you want to be. It is based on your experiences, knowledge, values, opinions and beliefs.

You’re in the middle of running volleyball practice with your under 16’s county team when your star player, Jane, begins yelling at a teammate who missed a dig. She then stomps off the court and does not return. One of your team rules is that players must attend all practices if they are to play in games. However, the game you will be playing this weekend is one that determines the county championship. Do you suspend Jane for that game or let her play?

Developing a Coaching Philsophy

Adapted Volleyball Throw the ball to your team member with the aim to score a point by throwing the ball in to the goal Keep the ball in the air, if you drop it possession is given to the other team No official to start with You cannot leave the court without the permission of the official You must not commit any foul play towards an opponent Once you receive the ball in your hands you cannot move your feet If the ball goes out of court possession is awarded to the opponent If you step out of the court possession is given to the opponents You must catch the ball and not hit it away A point cannot be scored directly from a free throw You must try and keep the ball in play at all times, you cannot deliberately throw the ball out of court When a free throw is taken it must be taken from the place the infringement occurred You can’t throw the ball at an opponent Bring in 2 then 3 balls at once

Developing a Coaching Philosophy You need to identify 2 aspects: 1.Core Values 2.Your objectives

Coaching Values Why do you coach? Who do you coach? What kind of coach do you want to be? What is the most important thing to teach? What do you want your players to get from their sporting experience? How do you define success? Through reflecting on your practice and thinking about what is important to you, you should be able to come up with some values that you feel strongly about. These values should underpin your coaching, and be a key part of your coaching philosophy.

Coaching Objectives Having identified your values, you are now in a position to set some objectives that will inform your philosophy. Coaching objectives should generally address three areas: 1. Competitive performance (e.g. winning) 2. Player development 3. Player enjoyment. You need to identify what your objectives are for each of these components, and which you will place the greatest focus and emphasis on. This decision should be based on your values, the needs of your athletes, and the environment in which you coach

Coaching Philosophies Provide Meaningful Learning Trust, Respect, Attitude Make Improvement Fun Bring the Positive Climate Encourage Inclusion Develop Integrity Teach a Game I Love Self-confidence Through Success Help them be Better People A Culture of Excellence Develop Character and Ability Be Honest and Inspirational Practice Like You Play Be the best you can be Play Hard, Play Together, Play Smart Keep it Positive Lead with Desire Practice Success Winners in Life Never Stop Teaching Recognize, Develop, Lead Develop Young People Inspire Dedication Teach and Inspire Build Character