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Coaching Kids Successfully: 100 Years of Motor Development Research
It is important to understand the guidelines and principles surrounding coaching young athletes. Principles for coaches involved in track and field are provided including the development of athletes, the principle that children are not miniature adults, that boys and girls are more alike than different, that good things are earned, and that no body (nobody) is perfect. It is emphasized that the task for youth coaches is to provide all the children with a variety of skills so they can select events in which they can be successful.
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Coaching Development: Methods for Youth Sport Introduction
Coaching education programs are becoming increasingly popular. Outlines are four areas to enhance education of coaches; clinics, seminars and symposia, hands-on experience, passive observation of other coaches and a structured mentoring program. The author recommends standardization of coaching education that would consider the common core of knowledge, skills and teaching methods.
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Behavioral Characteristics of 'Favorite' Coaches: Implications for Coach Education
What are athletes' memories of their favorite coach? Player preferences of coaching behavior can affect both their attitudes toward their sport experiences and team performance. By identifying positive coaching behaviors as recalled by athletes, coach educators can ensure that the curriculum in their courses reflect those preferences. This study examines athlete’s responses to coaching characteristics and how they can be incorporated into education curriculum effectively.
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Do You Have a Coaching Philosophy?
What is your coaching philosophy? Are you like Rapael Benitez and are always questioning and looking for new solutions or more like Roy Hodgson who believes in an expert eye and intuition. Read about some of the top coaches’ philosophies and experiences for inspiration to enhance or develop one of your own.
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| News from SIRC |
| SIRC and AthletesCAN Announce Partnership
The Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) and AthletesCAN have joined forces to help our Canadian high performance athletes. This partnership provides our athletes with easy access to the most comprehensive competitive and training resources; a sport librarian to help answer any questions; and the latest opportunities related to careers in sport. An athlete is always searching for ways to improve; now it’s easier to find the resources and strengthen their competitive intelligence.
To kick off the partnership SIRC will be attending the AthletesCAN Forum which will be held at the Westin Edmonton Hotel, September 14-18. SIRC will be onsite from September 15-17 to help familiarize and answer questions from the AthletesCAN members.
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| Ask A SIRC Librarian |
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SIRC members have access to SIRC librarians and we are pleased to share some of your questions.
Dear SIRC Librarian:
I am rewriting guidelines for community coaches and am looking for information on coaching philosophy to include. Do you know of anything that can help get me started? Anything would be appreciated!
Thank you in advance,
Robert
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