Context , Strategy and Politics

Coaches operate in ever-changing and evolving high-performance sport environments , where their daily work is shaped by numerous interrelated factors , many of which can be out of their control . To succeed and ensure athletes / players receive the best possible support , they must adapt and make ethical decisions in line with the contextual influences around them . Coaches require a variety of intra-personal , inter-personal and professional knowledge and skills to influence and navigate the context in which they operate , helping individual athletes / players to develop and reach their performance potential in a sustainable manner .