Friday, May 10, 2013

Week 13 - Long Term Athlete Development


Week 13 - Long Term Athlete Development

Long term athlete development is exactly that, the steps an athlete takes in order to get to where they need to be. To achieve goals and P.B’s does not happen overnight, there are strategies and outcomes put in place so an athlete can strive to do the best they can and get to where they want to be in the sporting world.

As mentioned by Identifying Excellent Coaching Practice along the sporting pathway, sports Participants indicated that excellent coaching practice for the talent development coaching environment: high performance is driven by results and is a decision making “game” demands a high level of programme management skills by the coach focuses on providing a positive and challenging learning environment, expects high levels of commitment from all involved demonstrates consistent, positive role modelling promotes open, honest relationships involves having a range of coaching styles.

Long term athlete development relies on the athlete developing their overall performance over a length of time. As a coach it is our responsibility to not only act as a mentor but also allow the athlete to share what they are thinking and what they want to get out of their sport of focus.

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