Transcript Lecture 6 January 23, 2012

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
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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
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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
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Assist coaches to become more effective
More meaningful impact on athlete’s
experiences
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Competencies
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5.
Problem-Solving
Valuing
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Interaction
Ethical Decision-Making
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Problem-Solving
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Apply a formal decision making process
Solve a complex situation
Valuing
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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
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Critical Thinking
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Leadership
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Evaluate options for decisions and actions
Appreciate the influence of the Ethical Codes in
decision making
Make decisions that influence others
Assume responsibility for decisions and
consequences
Interaction
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Exchange of ideas and opinions
Explain rationale for decision
NCCP Fair Play Philosophy
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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 Officials and Accept
Their Decisions
Respect the Opponent
Respect the Opponent
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
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5.
Physical safety and health of athletes
Coaching Responsibly
Integrity in relations to others
Respect of athletes
Honouring Sport
A Coach’s Gift?