Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching

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    Abstract

    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.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationAbingdon, Oxon
    PublisherRoutledge, Taylor & Francis
    Number of pages236
    Edition1
    ISBN (Electronic)9781315102450
    ISBN (Print) 9781138103900, 9781138103894
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2018

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