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NESA BEC SIS30519 Certificate III in Sport Coaching Course
SISSSCO005
Monitoring a Coach's effectiveness
Source: Fitness Education Materials and https://learning.ausport.gov.au/ (coaching approaches) and https://www.playbytherules.net.au/resources/infographics
A coach who is monitoring how effective they are as a coach will:
Explain to clients the opportunities to comment and/or ask questions
Implement modifications to instructional technique, in response to monitoring
Identify aspects needing further emphasis or development, for recording and reporting to approving authority
Maintain records in accordance with program guidelines (written or electronic)
In doing this, a coach will ensure that they are:
Meeting professional coaching standards
Confirming inclusive coaching principles are applied
Items that a coach will evaluate includes:
aims and objectives of the program and each session
sequence of sessions
participant satisfaction
suitability and safety of facilities and equipment
content, structure and processes of the session
personal and group objectives
personal performance
suitability and safety of facilities and equipment
constraints affecting the sessions and the overall programs
Coach evaluation and improvement cycles & Self Reflection
Effective coaching is not only about helping athletes to improve, it is also about constantly improving as a coach. Good coaches build on the things they do well and learn from their mistakes. There is a variety of ways coaches can learn and improve. These can range from formal coach education and accreditation programs, to informal learning and development activities.
Self-reflection is a mental activity, but in order for it to be of any benefit to a coach’s performance, it needs to be linked to action. The overall process can be visualised as a continuous loop.
How do coaches improve?
Coaches can learn by:
watching other coaches in action
working with a more-experienced coach (mentor) to seek guidance and advice
participating in a ‘community’ of coaches (for example, discussing issues with other coaches in their club)
working as an assistant coach to a senior coach
using self-reflection and evaluation, making use of video and self-analysis techniques
participating in technical and professional development activities
seeking further information or support on particular aspects of coaching (e.g. professional knowledge)
Professional Development
Many coaches will seek professional development to increase the depth of their body of knowledge, enhance their skills and improve their practice. Professional development can be formal and informal learning, and will often include one’s own coaching practice. To do this, coaches will enrol and complete courses on the internet, attend relevant conferences, network with other coaches locally, nationally and internationally, and allow themselves to be mentored by current and retired coaches.
Informal professional development can be an effective way of seeking feedback from others to gather information about own coaching practice. Working with support personnel to do this can be helpful. This may include other coaches or instructors, administrators and managers, assistants, volunteers, officials, sports scientists, medical and allied health, professionals, and parents and guardians.
Methods of Self-Reflection
Video Analysis
Video self-analysis, whereby the coach arranges a video recording of their coaching in order to review their performance, provides an excellent way to assess and improve coaching effectiveness.
Coaching Diary
Keeping a diary that focuses on the coach’s performance is one method of self-reflection. When evaluating performance it is important to explain why the performance was good, needs to be improved, or whether another approach would be better.
Mentor Coaching
Mentoring involves a coach asking a more-experienced or senior coach to observe them in action, if they have not already, and then discuss their performance and advise what they can do to improve.
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