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Winning Isn't Everything: A Group Work Approach to Sports Teams

Pages 35-48 | Published online: 21 Oct 2008
 

ABSTRACT

This paper discusses the compatibility of the athletic team and the small group as it is viewed in social work. It highlights the challenges involved in applying group work concepts, principles and skills to work with teams. The paper demonstrates the relevance of group work intervention to three team challenges: what to do about winning, how to handle the “weak” player, and the coach's appropriate use of self.

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