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SPKN: Elevating Sport Leadership
The Role of SPKN in Advancing Coaching Education As the landscape of youth sports evolves, the demand for well-trained, well-rounded coaches has never been greater. The Sports Professional Knowledge Network (SPKN) is at the forefront of this movement, offering comprehensive educational resources designed to elevate coaching standards. SPKN’s mission is to equip coaches with the…
The Evolution of Coaches: Prioritizing Winning Over Development
The increased emphasis on success and competitive achievement in youth sports has changed how athletes approach their training and goals and reshaped the role and standards of coaching. Traditionally, coaches were viewed as mentors and educators tasked with nurturing young athletes, fostering personal growth, and teaching valuable life skills. However, as the focus has shifted…
Inexperienced Coaching: Effects on Young Athletes
Inexperienced coaching in youth sports can have significant, long-lasting effects on young athletes. These consequences extend beyond athletic performance, influencing personal development, mental health, and readiness for real-world challenges. Understanding the ripple effects of underqualified coaching underscores the need for improved training and support to ensure youth sports fulfill their role in fostering positive growth.…
Understanding Gen Z Athletes: Empowering Them in Your Coaching Practice
Welcome to “A Spark of Optimism,” where we explore topics reshaping our workplaces and practices. Today, we focus on understanding and empowering Gen Z athletes—digital natives shaping the future of sports. Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z brings unique strengths and perspectives to the field, shaped by their upbringing in a world of smartphones…
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Enhancing Youth Leadership Through Sport and Physical Education
This article explores the role of sport leaders in promoting youth leadership and emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness and support in the development of young athletes.
Exploring the Perceived Barriers of Effective Communication Within the Coach–Athlete Relationship: A Sample of Scandinavian Coaches and Athletes
Coaching is a process that guides development and is shaped by sound relationships between athletes and coaches. Interpersonal communication represents a mechanism for developing functional relationships. However, not all interactions between coaches and athletes are optimal, and limited research has attempted to understand the factors that impede the ability to engage in effective communication. This…
A Deconstruction of Coaching Philosophy
In a recent study examining coaching philosophy within English football academies, researchers uncovered intriguing insights into how coaches perceive and utilize this concept. The findings shed light on the complex interplay between symbolic identity, practical coaching approaches, and institutional norms. Let’s delve into the key takeaways from this research, offering practical insights for coaches looking…
A machine learning approach for the classification of sports based on a coaches’ perspective of environmental, individual and task requirements: A sports profile analysis.
Pay attention! The influence of coach-, content-, and player-related factors on focus of attention statements during tennis training.
Building Bridges Instead of Putting Up Walls: Connecting the “Teams” to Improve Soccer Players’ Support.
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