Discriminating Skilled Coaching Groups: Quantitative Examination of Developmental Experiences and Activities
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Authors
Young, Bradley W.
Jemczyk, Krista
Brophy, Kevin
Côté, Jean
Date
2016-05-04
Type
journal article
Language
en
Keyword
Coach Development , Expertise , Track and Field Coaching
Alternative Title
Abstract
Literature suggests that the pathway to coaching excellence involves
progression through incremental skilled coaching groups over extended
durations. Critical in this development is the immersion of developing
coaches in various domains of engagement and learning over time. Using
a retrospective survey, this study quantified the cumulative activities,
experiences, and interactions that competitive-stream Canadian track and
field coaches experienced in formal coaching education, active coaching
experience, mentoring, and former athletic experience domains. Analyses
identified critical experiences that discriminated between four incremental
skill groups: local club (n = 24), senior club (n = 19), provincial (n =10), and
national coaches (n = 18). Results demonstrated that certain measures in
each of the domains discriminated between the groups, including years of
coaching, interactive hours working with athletes, having more assisting
coaches whom one has mentored, and having taken more postsecondary
coaching courses. These variables, along with former athletic
experience prerequisites, were attached to a preliminary between-group
developmental framework.