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APPLIED COACHING RESEARCH JOURNAL 2020 , Vol . 6
Professor Ben Oakley
Professor , The Open University
Ben is a Professor at The Open University where he established their online and distance learning sport and coaching programmes in 2007 . His role is primarily as an academic writer and creator of online films , audio and study material that explains sport , coaching , practice and theory in ways which engage diverse audiences . He has edited and written a number of books , articles and free online material . Before working in higher education he was Olympic coach for the then new sport of windsurfing , employed by the national governing body to develop athletes , coaches and club competition .
Dr Amy Whitehead
Reader in Sport Psychology and Coaching , Liverpool John Moores University
Amy is a Reader ( Associate Prof ) in Sport Psychology and Coaching at Liverpool John Moores University . Her research focuses on the use of Think Aloud to understand athlete and coach cognition and how Think Aloud can be used as a reflective practice tool for coaches . Amy is also a BPS ( HCPC ) registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist and BASES SEPAR Supervisor and works as a consultant with a variety of athletes and clubs . She has been working with UK Coaching to develop Think Aloud resources and CPD for coaches and coach developers .
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