Coaching Process and Practice

Coaches are responsible for continuously planning , delivering and reflecting upon coaching sessions in collaboration with athletes / players and the broader coaching team ; including performance support staff and parents . Coaches are required to carefully design practices that support the learning and development of athletes / players who have different developmental and performance wants and needs , ensuring sessions are bespoke to support the development and performance of individuals , groups and teams ( where appropriate ). Coaches must adapt their behaviour to help individuals learn , bringing to life a range of pedagogical approaches that might help individual athletes / players develop and perform to their potential .