Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching

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By Shane Pill

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Underpinned by a philosophy of empowerment, athlete-centred approaches to coaching are defined by a style that promotes learning through ownership, responsibility, initiative and awareness. Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching offers an in-depth theoretical examination of player-focused coaching models, and provides professional guidance for practising coaches.

Written by a cast of world-leading scholars and practitioners, and offering a breadth of approaches to, and critiques of, the application of athlete-centred coaching, the book covers topics including:

  • athlete-centred coaching and holistic development

  • coaching tactical creativity

  • athlete-centred coaching in disability sport

  • team culture and athlete-centred coaching

  • developing thinking players through Game Sense coaching

  • supporting athlete wellbeing

  • athlete-centred coaching and Teaching Games for Understanding

  • athlete-centred coaching in masters sport.

    Based on the latest research and offering the most comprehensive enquiry into this central area of coaching theory, Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching is important reading for any students and lecturers of sports coaching or physical education, and practising coaches across any sport.

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