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The evolution of your coaching philosophy throughout the LTCD
process. Dr. Michael B. Phillips
Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN
Dr. Michael Cathey Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN
Why is a Philosophy Important?
“ As a coach, you have a responsibility to set an example and to help others develop sport values which will benefit athletics and sport and will be with them the rest of their lives. “
(IAAF, 2000)
What is Philosophy? • No reason to balk at philosophy: it’s simply the
way you see situations and experiences. • “You already have a personal philosophy of life…it is
based on your ideas, opinions and attitudes from a lifetime of experience…it determines your every thought, decision and action.”
IAAF (International Amateur Athletic Federation), 2000
What is philosophy cont’d? • A process of thought. • A product of logical discourse. • The love of wisdom. • A human endeavor that leads to truth, meaning,
freedom, justice, virtue, humanness, & choices. • A way of life. • An expression of values, beliefs, & actions. • Dynamic.
Why is philosophy important to you as a coach?
1. Most general form of human understanding. 2. Assists individuals in evaluating their beliefs. 3. Gives insight into how others think, believe, understand, &
act. 4. An important resource for others in your sport. 5. Helps formulate & answer critical questions. 6. Helps apply consistency. 7. Helps solve ethical dilemmas and clearly reinforce decisions. 8. Helps you take appropriate actions. 9. Allows you to be an authentic role model.
(especially when others are not!)
Rewards of a Philosophy…
“ A well thought out philosophy clarifies many aspects of the coach’s delivery and presents a consistent and positive message to athletes being coached.” (Reynolds, 2005)
“ One of the strongest benefits arising from a consistent and
sincere approach to coaching is TRUST. A strong bond between a coach and athlete leads to higher levels of commitment and athletic performance. With that in mind, it is the wise coach that takes the time to think through and formalize his or her personal coaching philosophy. “ (Reynolds, 2005)
What is the LTCD? • Modeled after the LTAD framework, to provide a
guide for optimal “coach career pathways”
• Starts when individuals are still active athletes and is comprised of 4 different areas.
Optimal Coach Career Pathway: 1. At Play: The athlete’s experiential pathway (LTAD). 2. At School: The coach’s educational pathway. 3. On the Sidelines: The coach’s experiential pathway. 4. In the Office: Leadership development and on-going
support.
At Play • FUNdamentals (6-9)
– Age appropriate social & psychological development – packing gear, being on time to practice, maintaining training areas
• Learning to Train (8-12) – Understanding how to train and adopting an athletic lifestyle
• Training to Train (11-16) – Contributing to coaches program planning and use of feedback to improve
• Training to Compete (15 -23) – Take full responsibility for performance – technical, tactical, physical,
mental, lifestyle & personal. • Training to Win (18+)
– Execute training programs • Active for Life
– Retired from competition -> move into full time coaching roles
At School • Currently coach education can be classified into three strands:
– Federation strand – Enterprise strand – Institutional strand
• Coaching education covers the “why”, “what”, “how”, and “who” – However, the “when” of coaching development needs futher
consideration. – Canadian research has shown that most coaches take their first formal
course after they have begun their coaching career. – Many coaches indicated that they acquired their coaching skills and
abilities from their own athletic experience, experiences of their peers, and previous coaches.
• Key planning point – Ensuring that individuals benefit from training as they start their coaching
journey, even while they are athletes, perhaps even as teenagers.
On the Sidelines • After playing days are over.
– Giving back to the sport.
• Key Abilities
– Reflection – Self-Evaluate
• Ensures lifelong learning on the career pathway. – Mentoring
Participation
Performance
Active for Life
In the Office • Ongoing learning:
– Learn from experiences – Training sessions – Preparation for and performances at events
• Utilize programs delivered – When career coach pathways are designed, courses should be
recommended for each LTCD stage – Take advantage of the programs from the federations, institutions, and
others (conferences, workshops, networking) • Development of community coaches
– Helps promote a standard of coaching • Remuneration a coach receives
– Financial reward should increase over time as the coach progresses in experience
LTCD & Philosophy • Evolves with age groups
• Evolves with experience
Developing Your Philosophy 1. Know yourself: Values & Motives
- Reflected in everything that you do. - The way you recruit. - The way you discipline. - The way you balance your
personal/professional life. - Personal motives for coaching.
Values Evaluation • Athleteassessments.com has created a value
orientation scale where you can rate how you value various areas such as…
1. Being accepted. 2. Accomplishment. 3. Being acknowledged. 4. Being loved. 5. Being accurate or right.
Developing Your Philosophy 2. Know your athletes: The “Millennials”. - Special. - Sheltered. - Confident. - Inclusive: no one left behind. - Technology driven. - Structured environments. - Want to be communicated in a positive, respectful, and goal-focused fashion.
Developing Your Philosophy cont’d 3. Identify your Coaching Objectives. - Personal and Social Development. - Fun. - Process vs. Product.
Developing Your Philosophy cont’d 4. The Role of Service. - Placing the needs of others first is the ultimate display of leadership.
Examples We Understand … • “The Fist” – Coach Mike Krzyzewski
– Communication – Trust – Collective Responsibility – Caring – Pride
• “Take Five, Escapism, and Fantasy” – Disney World
Nucor Steel Philosophy
“Hire 5, work them like 10, pay them like 8.”
References
• Collins, J. (2001). Good to great. New York, NY: HarperCollins. • Garrett, M. (2008). Preparing the Successful Coach. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett • http://www.athleteassessments.com/articles/developing_your_coaching_ philosophy.html • http://www.iaaf.org/mm/Document/imported/9590.pdf • http://www.brianmac.co.uk/coachphil.html [Accessed9/http:/www.brianmac.c.uk/1/2012] • Hammermeister, J. J. (2010). Cornerstones of coaching. Traverse City, MI: Cooper Publishing. • Krzyzewski, M., & Phillips, D. T. (2000). Leading with the heart. New York, NY: Time Warner. • Martens, R. (2012). Successful Coaching. (4th Ed.) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. • Reynolds, F. (2005). Coaching Philosophy. • Way, R., & O’Leary, D. (2006). Long-term coach development concept. Coaches Plan du Coach,
12(3), 24-32. • Wooden, J., & Jamison, S. (1997). Wooden: A lifetime of observations and reflections on and off the
court. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Contacts • Dr. Michael B. Phillips [email protected] @docphillips1 • Dr. Michael Cathey
[email protected] @m_cathey
