1. SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COACH Week 11

2. Skills Required by the Coach Observation skills Knowledge of sport sciences Knowledge of the sport Communication skills Organisational skills Understanding and empathy Ability to improve performance

3. Observation Skills Analysis of the athlete –Strengths –Weaknesses –Areas to improve

4. Knowledge of the Sport Sciences The respected coach will have a knowledge of: –Training methods, training principles, training periodisation, skill acquisition, biomechanics, physiology, sports psychology This knowledge occurs through the coaches own experiences and observations as well as study, research and attending coaching courses The coach may also draw upon the expertise of other people –Give some examples

5. Knowledge of the Sport Thorough and up-to-date Rules Skills Techniques Strategies Analyse and interpret statistical data

6. Communication Skills Extremely important skill for a coach to possess Provide and receive information Verbal and non-verbal Dealing with ___________, ___________, ___________

7. Organisational Skills Planning ___________ and ___________ Goal setting Plan strategies to achieve

8. Understanding & Empathy Ability to understand the athlete’s personal motivation and goals Ability to be able to interpret the athlete’s ___________

9. Ability to Improve Performance Must use a variety of resources –Their own knowledge and experience –Other specialist personnel (eg: assistant coaches, sports scientists, nutritionists) –Technology (eg: video and computer analysis)

10. Characteristics of a Respected Coach Knowledge and intelligence Enthusiasm and high expectations Character and integrity Effective communication skills Patience and persistence Organisation and preparation Model of appropriate behaviour

11. Knowledge and Intelligence Thorough knowledge –Physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, injury management, tactics, rules, stages of learning, skill acquisition Curious and creative Pass on knowledge through drills and game simulations Continues to ___________ his/her coaching

12. Patience and Persistence Learning can be very slow therefore the coach must be patient Coaches must be persistent with the athlete that is resistant to change

13. Enthusiasm and High Expectations Display a positive attitude to all aspects of the sport This enthusiasm can be infectious and rub-off on athletes High expectations for his/her coaching and also the performance of the athlete Hard work is required to achieve high expectations

14. Organisation and Preparation ___________ must take place in advance Athletes gain confidence from a well planned coach Preparation involves setting ___________ Organisation and preparation displays commitment towards the athlete

15. Character and Integrity Acceptance and practice of the Coaching Code of Ethics Level headed and focused Confidence in coaching ability The athlete requires the security of knowing that the coach can handle all situations and is always in ___________

16. Model Appropriate Behaviour The coach is a ___________ The coach should display the positive attributes of a sportsperson –Motivation –Determination –Sense of fair play

17. Effective Communication Two-way communication Ability to communicate and ___________ Clear and concise Simple explanations with a ___________ Feedback –Positive –Immediate –Specific Knowing the athlete’s personality Body language –Understanding and reading –Athlete and also yourself as the coach Sense of humour

18. Coaching Accreditation and Code of Ethics To assist coaches in acquiring and developing skills National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) –Aims: see page 126 –http://www.ausport.gov.au/coach/ncas.asp Code of Ethics –Behaviour that is expected of coaches –See table 3.1, page 127