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Research Article

Athlete-centred coaching: perspectives from the sideline

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Pages 231-252 | Received 18 Dec 2018, Accepted 04 Jul 2019, Published online: 09 Aug 2019
 

ABSTRACT

While being athlete-centred is identified as being integral to high quality coaching programmes, there has been a limited research focus on its practical implementation. In this study, two coach-researchers engaged in a collaborative self-study of their own coaching practices, as they facilitated athlete-centred principles during a university Gaelic football season. Collaborative self-study enabled them to discuss, critique and deepen their understanding of current practice through engagement in reflection and dialogue. The research findings suggest coaches’ and players’ previous experiences impacted their perceptions of, and engagement with, an athlete-centred approach. Maintaining a clear athlete-centred focus was challenging for the coaches within a competitive team environment. They incorporated pedagogical strategies such as questioning and discussion into their coaching practice, as they tried to facilitate learner-focused and empowering playing experiences. This research provides insights into the approaches taken by the coach-researchers as they worked towards creating an athlete-centred coaching environment based on a positive culture, affirmative pedagogies and shared learning.

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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