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Published May 2019 by Contact us Chelsea Close Off Amberley Road Armley, Leeds LS12 4HP United Kingdom Phone: + 44 (0) 113 274 4802 [email protected] Website www.ukcoaching.org Patron HRH The Princess Royal Chair Gillian Wilmot Editor Beth Thompson [email protected] The opinions expressed in these articles are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the views of UK Coaching, its management or staff. Throughout these articles, the pronouns he, she, him, her and so on are interchangeable and intended to be inclusive of both males and females. It is important in sport, as elsewhere, that both genders have equal status and opportunities. The term parent includes carers, guardians and other next of kin categories. UK Coaching will ensure that it has professional and ethical values and that all its practices are inclusive and equitable. © The National Coaching Foundation, 2019 Photography © UK Coaching unless otherwise stated. Designed and produced by Coachwise Creative (93553) ISSN 2516-3191 2 Welcome I would like to welcome you to the third edition of the Applied Coaching Research Journal. We are delighted to be able to share a selection of new research articles, summaries and top tips. Since the last edition we have seen the second Applied Coaching Research Conference take place at Derby County FC, with almost 150 coaching practitioners and researchers exploring contemporary learning solutions, innovative coaching practice and coach well-being. A full summary of the conference can be found in the coming pages of this edition along with articles containing valuable insight and evidence into coach and participant well-being, as well as the wider benefits of coaching. As a coaching practitioner in participation environments I believe it is important to ensure that research is understandable, relevant and realistic to make it applicable across the sector. The editors and peer reviewers are always conscious of the need for this journal to appeal to a varied audience whilst maintaining robust research methodologies and considered opinions that will contribute towards shaping the future of coaching. As always, we would welcome your feedback. How have the articles influenced your thinking? Have you shared it with your coaching colleagues? What else would you like to see featured? Please contact the Research team at UK Coaching to share your thoughts – [email protected] On behalf of the editorial team, Louisa Arnold, Kent Sport