Coaching: The Art and Science “Try not to become a person of success but rather try to become a person of value.” Albert Einstein

Role of the Coach Overall responsibility – to instill in participants lifetime values of sportsmanship and fair play by establishing a positive sport environment Ability to instill values depends on how well you understand: 1.Participant’s reasons for being in sport. 2.Knowledge about the roles of coaches and what makes a “coach” 3.Values of fair play and adhere to an appropriate ethical and philosophical approach.

Values and Coaching Rules clarify how game is played, values determine how sport is conducted Values of a coach set the sport environment Values reflect the desire for optimizing athlete success – but not at all costs

NCCP Core Competencies Assist coaches to become more effective More meaningful impact on athlete’s experiences Competencies 1.Problem-Solving 2.Valuing 3.Critical Thinking 4.Leadership 5.Interaction

Ethical Decision-Making Problem-Solving –Apply a formal decision making process –Solve a complex situation Valuing –Differentiate between ethical and legal issues –Understand rationale for Code of Ethics and basis of values –Appreciate hierarchy of values in moral dilemma

Ethical Decision-Making Critical Thinking –Evaluate options for decisions and actions –Appreciate the influence of the Ethical Codes in decision making Leadership –Make decisions that influence others –Assume responsibility for decisions and consequences Interaction –Exchange of ideas and opinions –Explain rationale for decision

NCCP Fair Play Philosophy Respect rules of game Respect officials and accept their decisions Respect the opponent Provide equal opportunities Maintain dignity

Respect Rules of the Game

Respect Officials and Accept Their Decisions

Respect the Opponent

Provide Equal Opportunities

Maintain Dignity

Coaches’ Statement of Values (Canadian Professional Coaches Association) Integrity The coach must act with integrity in performing all duties owed to athletes, the sport, other members of the coaching profession and the public.

Coaches’ Statement of Values (Canadian Professional Coaches Association) Competence The coach must strive to be well prepared in order that all the duties in the coach’s discipline are fulfilled with competence. Athlete’s interest The coach must act in the best interests of the athlete’s development as a whole person.

Coaches’ Statement of Values (Canadian Professional Coaches Association) Respect for the Rules The coach must accept both the letter and the spirit of the rules that define and govern sport. Respect for the Officials The coach must accept the role of officials in providing judgment to ensure that competitions are conducted fairly and according to established rules.

Coaches’ Statement of Values (Canadian Professional Coaches Association) Responsibility to Other Coaches The coach’s conduct toward other coaches must be characterized by courtesy, good faith and respect. Personal Conduct The coach must maintain the highest standards of personal conduct and support the principles of fair play

NCCP Code of Ethics 1. Physical safety and health of athletes 2. Coaching Responsibly 3. Integrity in relations to others 4. Respect of athletes 5. Honouring Sport A Coach’s Gift?