Traditional Coaching Vs Modern Coaching Flashcards
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What is the role of a sport coach?
To create the right conditions for learning to happen and to motivate their athletes.
What is traditional coaching?
The model that emphasises directive coach centred instruction and focuses primarily on refinement and development of technique
What are the advantages of traditional coaching?
Seeing the part of the skill that needs attention. Good for beginners and closed skills.
What are the disadvantages of traditional coaching?
Few ways to teach the skill, gets boring, difficult to put open skills into realistic situations
What is modern coaching?
It’s a model that incorporates data and technology while understanding the athletes drive and desire.
What do modern coaches use technology for?
Improving athlete safety, communication, video for further analysis and reviewing statistics
What is self-directed coaching?
It’s when an athlete coaches themself without using a coach
Why is self-directed coaching good?
Allows athletes to work within their available time and control the training environment.
How can athletes use self-directed coaching?
By using the latest software, technology and apps to guide and progress their development.
