Abstract
This chapter focuses on the advancement of football in Australia, and the development of coaching pathways, coach education, and coaching methods amongst Australian football coaches. A review and critical analysis of research targeting game-based coaching methods and coach mentoring programmes is provided; along with the introduction and findings of the novel Australia-based football coach education study (MASTER). Considering the information and evidence presented, recommendations for future research directions, policy, and practice in football in Australia will be posed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Coach Education in Football |
| Subtitle of host publication | Contemporary Issues and Global Perspectives |
| Editors | Thomas M. Leeder |
| Place of Publication | New York, USA |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Chapter | 13 |
| Pages | 162-178 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780367709792 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780367709808, 9780367709792 |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Keywords
- football
- Australia
- coaching
- coach education
- coaching methods
- game-based coaching
- coach mentoring