The coaching process : a practical guide to becoming an effective sports coach /
Lynn Kidman and Stephanie J. Hanrahan.
- 3rd ed. / photos by Ch�erie Harris.
- London : Routledge, 2011.
- xv, 276 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Part 1.Introduction -- 1.Successful coaching -- 2.Developing a coaching philosophy -- Part 2.Athlete development -- 3.Your athletes -- 4.Managing athletes -- 5.Creating a positive environment -- 6.Learning skills -- 7.Coaching strategies -- 8.Enhancing performance with mental skills -- Part 3.Factors influencing coaching -- 9.Parents -- 10.The balancing act -- 11.What now?
This title develops an 'athlete-centred approach' to sports coaching, which allows athletes to take ownership of their learning, strengthening their ability to retain key skills and to make effective decisions during competition.