Coaching: The Art and Science

1. Coaching: The Art and Science “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Benjamin Franklin

2. Design a Basic Sport ProgramNCCP Core Competencies • Problem Solving • Determine structure of program and training/competition ratio • Identify options to enhance program • Identify training priorities and objectives at key points of season • Rank training priorities and apply to program from sample outlined

3. Design a Basic Sport ProgramNCCP Core Competencies • Valuing • Appreciate need for long-term approach to athlete development • Ensure role of competition consistent with long-term approach to athlete development

4. Design a Basic Sport ProgramNCCP Core Competencies • Critical Thinking • Compare structure and key features of program with recommendations at promoting LTAD • Identify specific actions needed to better align a program with the guidelines recommended for LTAD • Establish linkages between program priorities and practice planning

5. Design a Basic Sport ProgramNCCP Core Competencies • Leadership • Formulate vision for program that promotes LTAD • Where appropriate, develop rationale for challenging status quo regarding training and competition ratios and LTAD • Develop strategies to manage time and resources, given the need for LTAD approach

6. Designing a Sport Program • Program vs Team? • Time Dimensions • part of LTAD • Periodization • Events • Team sport events (tryouts, practices, schedule, etc.) • Developmental events (clinics, camps, hosting, etc.) • Social events (awards, family appreciation, dance, etc.) • Philosophy (Intentions, Objectives, Priorities) • Purpose, focus, goals and objectives, policies and procedures • Structure, Progressions, Adjustment and Evaluation

7. Sport Form • Definition • Representation of the athlete’s level of readiness (technical, tactical, physical and psychological) to meet requirements of competition.

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9. The Training State

10. The Training State • Exercise phase • Results in fatigue with a reduced ability to perform • Recovery phase • Body returns to pre-training physical capacity. If training is appropriate overcompensation occurs • Homeostasis • Body adapts to what the prevalent conditions are

11. The Training State If training occurs as overcompensation is starting, then another round of fatigue, recovery and overcompensation occurs – consequently more adaptation takes place

12. The Training State If wait too long to train, then overcompensation fades and no improvement occurs.

13. The Training State If train too early, too often, then overtraining occurs.

14. Progression Of Sport Form During A Seasonal Program Peak Stabilization to a good Consolidation level Sport Decline Form Building Program duration (weeks) Beginning of Body of the Weeks following the t he program program end of the program

15. Overview of Athlete’s LTD pg 6-7 Importance of physical and motor abilities by sport family pg. 10-12 Guidelines for training athletic abilities pg 13-14, 48-54 Sample sport programs for different sport families pg 15-23, 25-28 Definitions of Athletic Abilities pg. 9 Types of Exercises pg. 24, 44-47 Glossary pg. 58-59 Major Questions pg 30 Structure of a Sports Program pg 31-43 Workbook vs Exam

16. Workbook Tasks • 2.1 (pg 3) Who are your athletes? • Select one age group and refer to this group to complete exercises in Workbook. • 2.2 (pg 4) What is your program orientation? • Choose spontaneously, one option per category. • 2.3 (pg 4-5) How is your program set up? • Use calendars (pg 25-27) answer 2.3.2-2.3.6 • 2.4 (pg 5-6) What are the events in your program? • Use planning calendar (pg 24) see pg 6

18. Periods and PhasesPreparation • When • 1st practice to 1st competition • General Preparation Phase (GPF) • 6-8 weeks • General development of physical, motor abilities • Acquisition of new techniques/tactics • Progressive increase in quantity of work • Team bonding

19. Periods and PhasesPreparation • Specific Preparation Phase (SPF) • 3-5 weeks • Physical conditioning adapted to sport • Specific development of physical/motor abilities to sport • Consolidation of techniques/tactics • Progressive increase in quantity and intensity of work

20. Periods and PhasesPreparation • Pre-Competition Phase (PCP) • 2-3 weeks • 1st selection activities • Maintenance of general physical/motor abilities • Development of specific physical/motor abilities • Consolidate technique/tactics • Prepare for competitions • Stress management and emotional control • Group co-operation

21. Periods and PhasesCompetition • Competition Phase Regular (CPR) • Variable length (schedule) • Validation and confirmation of learning • Stabilization of quantity of work, maintain practice intensity • Acquisition/implementation of game plan • Stress management, emotional control • Group co-operation

22. Periods and PhasesCompetition • Competition Phase Peak (CPP) • Playoffs, championship tournaments, meets • Implement game plan to achieve performance • Stress management and emotional control • Regeneration from fatigue and stress from regular competition • Frequency and intensity maintained while length decreased

23. Periods and PhasesTransition • 2 to 8 weeks • Recovery and regeneration • Injury healing • Active rest • Other activities

24. Example, Introduction To Competition - Team Sports