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Coaching log
- 1. Unit 27 Task 2– Coaching Log
- 2. Athlete Introduction • Name:Caroline Hodgson • Gender: Female • Date of birth: 08/11/1996 • Age: 18 • Height:156.5cm • Weight: 55.4kg • BMI: 22.6 • Sport: Rugby sevens • Position: Wing • Level: Performance
- 3. Coaching Log –Athlete Observation Date 11/12/2014 Location Long room 183 Strengths The video footage that I observed was taken throughout the South East tournament and therefore there was clips of different matches. This means that I could observe Caroline’s play against different forms of defense and also more experienced teams. I also stopped the video after every strength and weakness shown to record what I saw. Improvement Areas The actual footage was not a good quality, as the it would not zoom in close enough to the action. But was good enough to see overall tactical awareness and 1 on 1 tackles. I didn’t have the list of the 20 factors written down in front of me, so was doing it from memory which would have impacted my analysis skills. Points for future discussion During the athlete’s observation, I could ask Caroline to join me so that she can observe her own performance and then complete the API/ASA. This means that the results would be more accurate and therefore the triangulation of data will be easier to establish strength and weaknesses. Possible actions arising In the future, I will video the matches or training myself and then will be able to focus the attention on Caroline. This will mean that my analysis will be entirely on her and how she performs.
- 4. Coaching Log –Athlete Profiling Meeting Date 11/12/2014 Location Sport learning zone Discussion points In the meeting, I asked Caroline to complete a API/ASA profile on herself. This included a scale which ranged from foundation level to TDG standard. I arranged the meeting so that Caroline had enough time to fill out the sheets to good quality without rushing. This means that the result will truly reflect her opinions. Concerns The location for the meeting was not the best option as a number of students were out of class meaning I had to keep repeating the questions for Caroline to hear. At first I relied too much on Caroline already understanding the API/ASA from previous tasks. Points for future discussion From looking at the completed sheets and also her coaches and my assessment, strengths and weaknesses will be highlighted. A training programme will then be created. Possible actions arising A few minutes into the meeting, I realised that I needed to refresh Caroline’s knowledge, and be clearer in my instructions. Therefore from now on, I will plan the meeting so I know what should be said at which point of the meeting.
- 5. Coaching Log –Coach Profile Meeting Date 11/12/2014 Location Room G40 Discussion points After contacting Mark during the week, we set up a meeting during one of his lessons. After showing him the marking scales, he was able to score Caroline on each of the 20 excellence traits. Concerns The meeting was a bit rushed as other students wanted to have their coach profile meeting as well. Although, as Mark has been coaching Caroline for a few months now, I am sure his marking were an accurate reflection of Caroline as a player. Points for future discussion For future discussions, I would like to ask Mark the reasons in which Caroline was scored low or high. This will secure my understanding of his opinions and also help with the triangulation of the results. Possible actions arising Another location could be found to enable sufficient time with Mark to discuss Caroline’s performance. Also, as other students wanted to speak with Mark, organise a different time to meet so that the meeting wasn’t rushed.