Coaching Styles: Characteristics of a Good Coach
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: In Focus
- Grade Level: Junior High (7-9)-Senior High (10-12)
- Subjects: Recreation
- Produced By: VEA Group Pty Ltd
- Year: 2003
- Country: Australia
- Language: English
- Running Time: 23m
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At some level, most students have been coached in one or more sports. However, all coaches are different; most inspire us to continue sport, unfortunately some have the opposite effect. This program looks at the skills a good sports coach is required to possess such as: leadership, management, enthusiasm, and good communication. We examine three different coaching styles: authoritarian, distant yet approachable, friendly. The main characteristics of a respected coach - honesty, integrity, extensive knowledge and high expectations are also discussed. We see how coaching varies for different skill levels, ages and abilities. Students learn that coaches are a powerful influence on our involvement in, and enjoyment of sport.