Newland, A, Cronin, CJ, Cook, GM and Whitehead, A (2023) Developing coaches’ knowledge of the athlete-coach relationship through formal coach education: the perceptions of FA Coach Developers. International Sport Coaching Journal. ISSN 2328-918X

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Abstract

Developing high quality A-C relationships improves both athlete performance and well-being. However, content relating to the A-C relationship has been underrepresented within coach education. The study evaluates how coaches completing the English FA’s UEFA A and B Licenses develop knowledge of the A-C relationship. It does so by drawing on the perspectives of those who design and deliver the courses. Semi structured interviews were completed with nine experienced FA coach developers alongside a document analysis of seven key course documents. Data was analysed through an inductive thematic analysis and five themes were generated; 1.) Coach developers understand the A-C relationship is built on trust, care and hard and soft interpersonal approaches. 2.) The triad of knowledge impacts on the A-C relationship, not just interpersonal knowledge. 3.) The A-C relationship is not meaningfully addressed in the formalised course content. 4.) In situ visits provide an effective medium to develop knowledge of the A-C relationship. 5.) The assessment framework does not align with the formalised course content. Findings demonstrate despite a diversification in content, the A-C relationship is introduced in a superficial manner. Future research should clarify the knowledge coaches require to develop high quality A-C relationships within a high-performance footballing context.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Accepted author manuscript version reprinted, by permission, from Journal International Sport Coaching Journal, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2022-0108. © Human Kinetics, Inc.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences; 1303 Specialist Studies in Education; 1701 Psychology
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV561 Sports > GV711 Coaching G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV561 Sports
Divisions:	Education Sport & Exercise Sciences
Publisher:	Human Kinetics
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2023 14:26
Last Modified:	02 Oct 2023 10:09
DOI or ID number:	10.1123/iscj.2022-0108
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/20518

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