Coaching Styles

LEARNING INTENTION:

Understand the different types of ways to coach a individual or group.

HOW THIS RELEVANT TO ME:

Being able to implement different styles based on the needs and goals of the individual or group.

SUCCESS CRITERIA:

Evaluate the effectiveness of various coaching styles.

A coaching style is a particular approach to how a coach leads an athlete. Coaches must adopt a coaching style that fits in with their unique personality. It is unrealistic to say that all coaches will fit into one style of coaching. Most coaches are a combination of the following three styles of coaching:

Authoritarian Democratic Laissez faire

1. Watch ‘Leadership Styles: Laissez-faire, Democratic & Autocratic Styles of Leadership’ to match the style to the description.

STYLE COACH DESCRIPTION ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES

🟦 well orgainsed and has attention to detail ✔️

🟦 focus on being in control ✔️

🟦 commonly strict and discipline ❌

🟦 makes all the decisions ❌

🟦 little communication from athletes

🟦 focus is on winning

🟪 casual or easy-going ✔️

🟪 less dedication to the task ✔️

🟪 more focus on enjoyment ❌

🟪 power lies with the athletes ❌

🟪 athletes’ potential may not be recognised

🟪 frustration to due to lack of organisation and commitment

🟨 focuses on communication and co-operation ✔️

🟨 decision making is shared ✔️

🟨 forms positive relationships with athletes ❌

🟨 avoids being too friendly so they don’t lose credibility ❌

🟨 role models positive guidance

When is each style best used?

Authoritarian

This coaching style is best when the players have little knowledge or experience and therefore they cannot contribute to the training session. It is also useful if the players do not have their own self-discipline.

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Democratic

Democratic coaching works best when players have some knowledge and experience in a game. They are able to suggest ideas for areas they feel as individual you would like to work on or the team needs to work on and the coach can take their suggestions into consideration.

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Laissez faire

Lassiez Faire is used when you have a team or athlete who are self sufficient. This may be because they are playing more for fun and they have enough experience to lead themselves. They are highly proficient and they are better to train themselves and the coach provides feedback only on request. Eg a professional cricketer who is the best player in the world.

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