Professionally Mentoring a Novice Coach

Abstract

Through the lens of a father-son basketball coaching mentor/mentee relationship, the purpose of this article is to provide coach educators (mentors) and novice coaches (mentees) with considerations and instructional strategies that generally promote improvement in mentee knowledge, increase critical reflection, and provide a meaningful developmental learning experience.

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Scott Douglas

Scott Douglas ([email protected]) is an associate professor and coordinator of the Sport Coaching program at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. Connor Douglas is a graduate of the sport coaching and teacher preparation programs at the University of Northern Colorado.

Connor Douglas

Scott Douglas ([email protected]) is an associate professor and coordinator of the Sport Coaching program at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. Connor Douglas is a graduate of the sport coaching and teacher preparation programs at the University of Northern Colorado.