Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching

Underpinned by a philosophy of empowerment, athlete-centred approaches to coaching are defined by a style that promotes learning through ownership, responsibility, initiative and awareness. Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching offers an in-depth theoretical examination of player-focused coaching models, and provides professional guidance for practising coaches. Written by a cast of world-leading scholars and practitioners, and offering a breadth of approaches to, and critiques of, the application of athlete-centred coaching, the book covers topics including: ? athlete-centred coaching and holistic development ? coaching tactical creativity ? athlete-centred coaching in disability sport ? team culture and athlete-centred coaching ? developing thinking players through Game Sense coaching ? supporting athlete wellbeing ? athlete-centred coaching and Teaching Games for Understanding ? athlete-centred coaching in masters sport. Based on the latest research and offering the most comprehensive enquiry into this central area of coaching theory, Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching is important reading for any students and lecturers of sports coaching or physical education, and practising coaches across any sport.

• | Author: Shane Pill
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Dec 11, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 224 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 113810390X
• | ISBN-13: 9781138103900