Overview:
An athlete-centred approach to coaching is a powerful tool to enable athletes to learn and encourage them to own and take responsibility for the development of a high quality team culture. The result is enhanced athlete performance and a thriving, supportive team environment. Seven coaches and athletes involved in sport, from international to school level, share their knowledge, stories and philosophies, offering practical insights into how athlete-centred coaching can be put into practice. |
Contents:- Chapter 1 – Being Athlete-centred: The Empowering Coach
Chapter 2 – David Hadfield on The Change Challenge: Facilitating self-awareness and improvement in your athletes.
Chapter 3 – Mark Norton, Riccarton High School Volleyball Team
Chapter 4 – Don Tricker, New Zealand Black Sox (Softball) Coach.
Chapter 5 – Ruth Aitken and Leigh Gibbs, New Zealand Silver Ferns (Netball) Coaches.
Chapter 6 – Ian Rutledge, New Zealand Black ticks (Women’s Hockey) Coach.
Chapter 7 – Mike McHugh, Basketball Coach
Chapter 8 – Team Seagate.
Chapter 9 – Wayne Smith, International Rugby Coach.
Chapter 10 – Lyn Gunson, International Netball Coach.
Chapter 11 – Rod Thorpe on Teaching Games for Understanding.
Chapter 12 – Asking Meaningful Questions.
Chapter 13 – Children and Sport.
Chapter 14 – So, What Now?
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