Coaching Philosophy Coaching Philosophy Definition of Philosophy Definition of Philosophy – Love and pursuit of wisdom by intellectual Love and pursuit of wisdom by intellectual means and moral self-discipline means and moral self-discipline – A system of thought based on or involving A system of thought based on or involving such inquiry such inquiry – The critical analysis of fundamental The critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or beliefs assumptions or beliefs – A set of ideas or beliefs relating to a A set of ideas or beliefs relating to a particular field or activity; an particular field or activity; an underlying theory underlying theory – A system of values by which one lives. A system of values by which one lives.
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Coaching PhilosophyCoaching Philosophy
Definition of PhilosophyDefinition of Philosophy– Love and pursuit of wisdom by intellectual Love and pursuit of wisdom by intellectual
means and moral self-disciplinemeans and moral self-discipline– A system of thought based on or involving A system of thought based on or involving
such inquirysuch inquiry– The critical analysis of fundamental The critical analysis of fundamental
assumptions or beliefsassumptions or beliefs– A set of ideas or beliefs relating to a particular A set of ideas or beliefs relating to a particular
field or activity; an underlying theoryfield or activity; an underlying theory– A system of values by which one lives.A system of values by which one lives.
• It answers: what, why and how.It answers: what, why and how.• A philosophy removes the A philosophy removes the
uncertainty about many facets of uncertainty about many facets of coachingcoaching
• Your philosophy consists of: Your philosophy consists of: – Major objectives (the things you value and Major objectives (the things you value and
want to achieve) want to achieve) – Your beliefs or principles that help you achieve Your beliefs or principles that help you achieve
your objectivesyour objectives
Coaching PhilosophyCoaching Philosophy
Own Your PhilosophyOwn Your Philosophy
• The most important ingredient of a The most important ingredient of a philosophy is that philosophy is that you own ityou own it
• Espousing the tenets of someone else’s Espousing the tenets of someone else’s philosophy without acting in a way that is philosophy without acting in a way that is consistent with these tenets is deceiving consistent with these tenets is deceiving to yourself and othersto yourself and others
• A philosophy is expressed by what you do, A philosophy is expressed by what you do, not by what you saynot by what you say
Three Major Objectives of Three Major Objectives of SportSport
• Help athletes become winnersHelp athletes become winners
• Help the athletes have funHelp the athletes have fun
• Help athletes develop as a personHelp athletes develop as a person
1.1. Athletes First – Winning SecondAthletes First – Winning Second– Athlete development comes firstAthlete development comes first– Coaches who concentrate only on winning Coaches who concentrate only on winning
neglect overall athlete developmentneglect overall athlete development– Winning is an outcome-based short-term goal Winning is an outcome-based short-term goal
and is many times out of a coaches handsand is many times out of a coaches hands
2.2. Winning Versus ParticipationWinning Versus Participation– Players should have a chance to play and Players should have a chance to play and
developdevelop– Better players will play more but all players Better players will play more but all players
will get a chance to play and developwill get a chance to play and develop
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3.3. Athlete Centered Versus Coach Athlete Centered Versus Coach CenteredCentered– I like to share the decision making with my athletes to I like to share the decision making with my athletes to
the extent that they are prepared to make such the extent that they are prepared to make such decisionsdecisions
– The team is theirs, too, and sharing the decision making The team is theirs, too, and sharing the decision making increases their commitment to the teamincreases their commitment to the team
4.4. Ends Versus MeansEnds Versus Means– I'm aware not only of the letter of the rules but the I'm aware not only of the letter of the rules but the
spirit of the rulesspirit of the rules– I want a winning team, but coaching ethically is more I want a winning team, but coaching ethically is more
important to meimportant to me
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5.5. Family Versus SportFamily Versus Sport– There must be a balance between coaching and There must be a balance between coaching and
personal lifepersonal life– It's up to me to find the balance and not let one or It's up to me to find the balance and not let one or
the other become all-consumingthe other become all-consuming
6.6. Quantity Versus QualityQuantity Versus Quality– Well-organized, efficient practices that focus not just on Well-organized, efficient practices that focus not just on
repetition of the skill but on mastering it through carefully repetition of the skill but on mastering it through carefully designed drills is far better than practicing too muchdesigned drills is far better than practicing too much
– We get more done in less time, and the athletes don't get We get more done in less time, and the athletes don't get burned outburned out
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7.7. Coach Versus GuardianCoach Versus Guardian– It's not my job to be their guardian, but they must It's not my job to be their guardian, but they must
follow the rules and code of conduct or they will not be follow the rules and code of conduct or they will not be allowed to participate in the sportallowed to participate in the sport
8.8. Sport for All vs. Sport for the Sport for All vs. Sport for the GiftedGifted– I will find a place for every young person who I will find a place for every young person who
wants to be a member of my teamwants to be a member of my team
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9.9. Goals of Athletes vs. Goals of ParentsGoals of Athletes vs. Goals of Parents– I will analyze and compare the goals of my athletes I will analyze and compare the goals of my athletes
against the goals their parents have for themagainst the goals their parents have for them– By doing this I can better avoid conflicts which By doing this I can better avoid conflicts which
may my athlete’s performance and enjoyment of may my athlete’s performance and enjoyment of the sportthe sport
10.10.Coaching StyleCoaching Style− I am a cooperative coach who guides I am a cooperative coach who guides
athletes toward their goals and teaches athletes toward their goals and teaches them to be students of the gamethem to be students of the game
• Cooperative Style (The Teacher)Cooperative Style (The Teacher)
• Command Style (Directive)Command Style (Directive)– Do what I say and don’t ask questionsDo what I say and don’t ask questions– I’ll tell you what you need to know when you need to I’ll tell you what you need to know when you need to
know itknow it
A coach using this style rarely lets the athletes share in decision-A coach using this style rarely lets the athletes share in decision-making nor does he solicit or accept feedback from anyonemaking nor does he solicit or accept feedback from anyone
Constant use of the command style stifles athlete initiative to Constant use of the command style stifles athlete initiative to learn and grow as students of the sportlearn and grow as students of the sport
The coach gives the orders and everyone does what he saysThe coach gives the orders and everyone does what he says
Sometimes this approach is necessary in the short term, but can Sometimes this approach is necessary in the short term, but can be counterproductive if used too frequently, especially in be counterproductive if used too frequently, especially in practicepractice
Three Coaching StylesThree Coaching Styles
• Submissive Style (Passive Observer)Submissive Style (Passive Observer)The coach using this style is non-confrontational and The coach using this style is non-confrontational and
rarely becomes involved in making major decisions rarely becomes involved in making major decisions or directing playor directing play
The coach allows the athletes to “do what they think The coach allows the athletes to “do what they think is best” even when the athletes are obviously wrongis best” even when the athletes are obviously wrong
The submissive style is useful for short periods of The submissive style is useful for short periods of time during training to let athletes use their own time during training to let athletes use their own initiative and developinitiative and develop
If the submissive style is used to too great of an If the submissive style is used to too great of an extent the coach can lose the respect of the extent the coach can lose the respect of the athletes and control of the situationathletes and control of the situation
Three Coaching StylesThree Coaching Styles
• Cooperative Style (The Teacher)Cooperative Style (The Teacher)The cooperative style of coaching combines all three The cooperative style of coaching combines all three
coaching styles to coaching styles to
Coaches using the cooperative style teach athletes, Coaches using the cooperative style teach athletes, solicit feedback, and allow athletes the latitude to solicit feedback, and allow athletes the latitude to find their own method to best play the gamefind their own method to best play the game
There are times the cooperative coach may be a There are times the cooperative coach may be a dictator or a passive observer depending on the dictator or a passive observer depending on the situation, but this coach allows athletes to become situation, but this coach allows athletes to become students of the game by guiding and educating students of the game by guiding and educating them while they playthem while they play
Three Coaching StylesThree Coaching Styles
Qualities of Successful Qualities of Successful CoachesCoaches
• Knowledge of the sportKnowledge of the sport• MotivationMotivation• EmpathyEmpathy• Excellent people and communication Excellent people and communication
skillsskills• A solid grounding in biomechanics, A solid grounding in biomechanics,
anatomy and physiologyanatomy and physiology• Clearly defined coaching philosophyClearly defined coaching philosophy
US National Head Coach Kisik LeeUS National Head Coach Kisik Lee
• A sound understanding of sports A sound understanding of sports psychologypsychology
• Experience of failureExperience of failure• The ability to coach at all levelsThe ability to coach at all levels• Patience, persistence and optimismPatience, persistence and optimism• Honesty and credibilityHonesty and credibility• Sound judgmentSound judgment
US National Head Coach Kisik LeeUS National Head Coach Kisik Lee
Qualities of Successful Qualities of Successful CoachesCoaches
Self-Assessment SurveySelf-Assessment Survey
1. Who am I?1. Who am I?I am an archery coachI am an archery coach
2. 2. What do I want in life?What do I want in life?I want to be a successful coach and a I want to be a successful coach and a
respected member of the archery industry respected member of the archery industry and local communityand local community
3. How appropriate is my behavior to 3. How appropriate is my behavior to my life's goals?my life's goals?
Very appropriateVery appropriate
4. Am I proud or ashamed of who I am? 4. Am I proud or ashamed of who I am? Why?Why?
I am proud of who I amI am proud of who I am
I live by my principles and am proud and confident I live by my principles and am proud and confident of themof them
I’m not afraid to make the hard decisions whetherI’m not afraid to make the hard decisions whether
they're popular or notthey're popular or not
5. Am I happy or unhappy? Why?5. Am I happy or unhappy? Why?I'm happyI'm happy
I can reflect with pride on my personal and I can reflect with pride on my personal and coaching careers and achievementscoaching careers and achievements
Self-Assessment SurveySelf-Assessment Survey
6. What do I value? Why?6. What do I value? Why?I value sportsmanship, hard work and honestyI value sportsmanship, hard work and honesty
These things all take dedication over time and These things all take dedication over time and are cannot be pretended. You either have are cannot be pretended. You either have these virtues or not; no “in between”these virtues or not; no “in between”
7. Why do I coach?7. Why do I coach?I coach because it's a gratifying experience I coach because it's a gratifying experience
for me to help archers improve their skills for me to help archers improve their skills and learn maturity and responsibilityand learn maturity and responsibility
Self-Assessment SurveySelf-Assessment Survey
8. Am I coaching for the right 8. Am I coaching for the right reasons?reasons?
YesYes
9. Am I a good coach?9. Am I a good coach?YesYes
Self-Assessment SurveySelf-Assessment Survey
10. What would make me a better coach?10. What would make me a better coach?Further educationFurther education
11. What beliefs or principles would help 11. What beliefs or principles would help me achieve what I want to achieve?me achieve what I want to achieve?
Fair play, sportsmanship and the will to train to Fair play, sportsmanship and the will to train to winwin
Self-Assessment SurveySelf-Assessment Survey
Coaching for CharacterCoaching for Character
• Coaching involves life lessons as well Coaching involves life lessons as well as sports trainingas sports training
• Can coaches really build character?Can coaches really build character?
• Have your life, beliefs or your Have your life, beliefs or your character been shaped by a coach character been shaped by a coach from your pastfrom your past
Written AssignmentWritten Assignment
• Write (legibly) a 1-2 page paper on your Write (legibly) a 1-2 page paper on your coaching philosophycoaching philosophy
• IncludeInclude– Your values/beliefs about coachingYour values/beliefs about coaching– Your objectives as a coachYour objectives as a coach– Your style of coachingYour style of coaching– How coaching for character fits in your How coaching for character fits in your
techniquetechnique– How you approach dealing with diverse How you approach dealing with diverse
athletes.athletes.
• Due at start of class tomorrowDue at start of class tomorrow
