Coaching techniques

 

Simulation

• The coach needs to put performer in an easier environment
• The Coach must give technally correct points
• Guidance given to the performer must be broken down
• The coach must allow time for the performer to work on the skill
• The coach must then recognise when to change back to the real situation

 

Strength & weaknesses

• The coach must give clear points to the performer
• The coach must have good knowledge of the skill
• The coach must give good analysis of the performer  
• The coach must have a variety of ways to give feedback to the performer
• The coach must give specific skills to the performer

Goal settings

• The goals set by a coach must be realistic
• The coach must make the goals achievable for the performer
• The goals set must be able to be measured in order to recognise progress
• Coach must set small individual goals to lead to the main goals

Technical instructions

• The coach must give good clear instructions
• The coach must explain why the performer is doing the specific technical point
• The coach must make the instructions relative to a game situation
• The instructions must be broken down for the performer
• The coach must give a good demostration by using their knowledge  

Designing an effective session

• The coach must plan the session effectivly
• The coach must plan the session to meet individual needs
• The coach must plan the session to develop weaknesses rather than strengths
• The coach must make the session specific to the performers sport