The interests and abilities of young athletes don't seem to be addressed by the single point of view found in most modern coach training courses. No matter what level of athlete a coach works with coaches training seems to be aimed at the elite level. Empirical evidence indicates that coaches who undergo training have career sights set on something more advanced than their present positions, so increasing a coach's practical knowledge would seem to make sense. But what about those coaches who coach only at the novice or intermediate levels? Do they need the same kind of knowledge as their elite level counterparts?
7 things youth sport coaches should know
7 things youth sport coaches should know
7 things youth sport coaches should know
The interests and abilities of young athletes don't seem to be addressed by the single point of view found in most modern coach training courses. No matter what level of athlete a coach works with coaches training seems to be aimed at the elite level. Empirical evidence indicates that coaches who undergo training have career sights set on something more advanced than their present positions, so increasing a coach's practical knowledge would seem to make sense. But what about those coaches who coach only at the novice or intermediate levels? Do they need the same kind of knowledge as their elite level counterparts?