Applied Coaching Research Journal Research Journal 5 | Page 23

APPLIED COACHING RESEARCH JOURNAL 2020, Vol. 5
Performance Foundation - VMOST
Vision
World-leading environments for athletes to transition into world-class programmes
Mission
Tactics/Tools
Improve the
quality of
coaching
practice Provide opportunities for self, external
and peer review of coaching delivery In-situ observation (training & competition)
Video review and feedback (CD and self)
Peer observation and discussion
Explore, articulate and evolve coaching
philosophy, values and behaviours Coaching conversations
Peer coach and group discussions
Check and challenge existing coaching
practice and planning Coaching Practice Planning & Reflective Framework
Workshop delivery (Coaching Practice)
Systematic observation of coaching practice
Explore the quality and effectiveness of
the coaching and learning environment
Plan and
prepare
coaches to
understand and
travel their own
learning and
development
journey
Develop self-regulated and autonomous
learning coaches
Support coaches to become better
reflective practitioners
Enhance professional judgement and
decision making
Develop increased self-awareness and
emotional intelligence
Facilitate bespoke learning and
development, embedded within NGB plans
Generate new
expertise and
insight
Enable connection and learning from peers
across a range of sports and non-sport
environments
Engage with key experts from fields relevant
to Performance Foundation coaching
Explore, make sense of and apply coaching
research
Develop more
meaningful
coaching
relationships
Practice
Objectives Strategies
In-situ observation (training & competition)
Coaching Communities of Practice
Reflective practice (variety of formats)
Social learning spaces
Workshop delivery (Connectivity & Learning)
Critical reflection skills
Individual Development Plan (IDP) process
IDP case reviews (NGB/Coach/Coach Developer)
Coach Developer one-to-one conversations
Thinking Tools & Think Aloud process
Coaching Practice Planning & Reflective Framework
360 online review
Spotlight profiling
Video review & feedback
Reflective Practice (log process and journal use)
IDP process
IDP process
IDP case reviews (NGB/Coach/Coach Developer)
Coaching Communities of Practice
Peer observation and discussion
Virtual learning portal and network
National events
Regional workshop sessions
Virtual learning portal
Thinking tools
WhatsApp groups
Utilise systemic coaching methods to improve
understanding of people and contexts Constellations work
Sport & coaching network discussions
Explore the effective functioning of their
inter-disciplinary team 360 online review
IDP case reviews (NGB/Coach/Coach Developer)
Check and challenge the quality of their
relationships and leadership style Spotlight profiling
Coach Developer one-to-one conversations
Developer Support
Help coaches to maximise their potential and impact within the Performance Foundation level
Figure 1: A summary of the component parts of the Performance Foundation Programme
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