Advocating for Coaching Education with the New "National Coaching Report"

There is much variability in coach preparation across the United States. No one model of coach development seems to fit the needs of all levels of sport competition or the wide variety of consumers. Moreover, there are many entities involved in prescribing requirements such as national governing bod...

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Published in:Strategies (Reston, Va.) Va.), 2008-09, Vol.22 (1), p.34
Main Authors: Bodey, Kimberly J, Brylinsky, Jody, Kuhlman, Jolynn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advocacy
Appointments & personnel changes
Athletic Coaches
Change Strategies
Communication channels
Consciousness Raising
Guidance Programs
National Standards
Physical Education
Position Papers
Quality standards
Research Reports
Secondary schools
Standard Setting
Success
United States
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Summary:There is much variability in coach preparation across the United States. No one model of coach development seems to fit the needs of all levels of sport competition or the wide variety of consumers. Moreover, there are many entities involved in prescribing requirements such as national governing bodies, state legislatures and boards of education, high school activities associations, community based sport organizations, and others. The "National Coaching Report" identifies the requirements set forth by these entities in order to educate the public and profession about the range and rigor of prerequisites for working with young athletes. Additionally, the "National Coaching Report" can serve as an advocacy tool to bring attention to the need for quality coaching education that will in turn increase the opportunity, safety, and quality of instruction participants receive through a positive sport experience. Experience shows that a coaching education advocacy campaign is most effective when it is planned, and that this process begins with seven simple steps: (1) define the issue; (2) set goals and objectives; (3) identify target audience; (4) build support; (5) develop the message; (6) select communication channels; and (7) develop the implementation plan.
ISSN:0892-4562
2168-3778