This document outlines the key elements of an effective sports coaching philosophy and the roles and responsibilities of a coach. It discusses that a coaching philosophy contains the values and principles that guide a coach's behavior and why they coach. A good coach is positive, supportive, knowledgeable, respectful, and a clear communicator who understands the sport, shares their knowledge, motivates athletes, and leads by example with high work ethic. Coaches fulfill many roles from instructor to mentor to support their athletes and teams. The most respected coaches instill strong character, show enjoyment, are competent role models, maintain discipline, and are organized in their coaching approach.

1. SPORTS COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Presentation By:-
SHUBHAM GUJJAR
B.Sc (Sports Coaching)
5th Semester.
Session:-2017-2021

3. A Sport Coaching Philosophy is a set of values, governing
principles and beliefs which determine why you do what you do
and how you behave in the context of your coaching role. The
fundamentals of a meaningful Sport Coaching Philosophy
should contain the ideal of “Why do I Coach?”
Essentially all Coaches utilize a Coaching Philosophy.
However its form may vary from a subconscious
instinctual understanding, to a refined and recorded
document.

7. A good coach is positive, enthusiastic, supportive, trusting, focused, goal-
oriented, knowledgeable, observant, respectful, patient and a clear
communicator.
1. Understands the Sport and Leads by Example
2. Sponge for Knowledge / Profound Thinker / Visionary
3. Shares the Knowledge / Educates Others
4. Highly Energized and a Motivator
5. Knows the Athlete, Values and Respects that Relationship
6. Is an Effective Communicator & Teacher
7. Is a Good Listener
8. Is Disciplined, Strong in Character and Integrity
9. Leads by Example with very High Attitude to Hard Work
10. Displays Commitment and Clear Passion for the Sport

10. In sports, a coach is a person
involved in the direction, instruction and
training of the operations of a sports team or
of individual sports people. A coach may also
be a teacher.

11. The role of the coach is not just coaching!
the role of the coach will be many and varied,
from instructor, assessor, friend, mentor,
facilitator, chauffeur, demonstrator, adviser,
supporter, fact finder, motivator, counselor,
organizer, planner and the Fountain of all
Knowledge.

13. Authoritarian coach
Strict
Punishes frequently- good team spirit when winning, falls apart when losing
Handles being ‘hated’ in order to have respect
Business-like coach
Not people oriented
Keen on seeing the job done Expects 100% effort at all times
‘‘Nice-guy’ coach
Athletes sometime stake advantage of personable, cooperative nature
Gets on well with athletes of similar temperament who are already self-disciplined
Intense coach
Transmits anxiety through an uptight attitude
Usually focused on the quality of performance and results
‘‘Easy going’ coach
Casual or submissive
Gives the impression of not being serious

14. The respected and effective coach will be:
1.Instill the highest ideal and character traits in to their players
2.Be enthusiastic and show enjoyment of coaching
3.Be self-confident, assertive, consistent, friendly, fair and
competent
4.Have a sense of humor
5.Have a thorough knowledge of the rules, techniques and
tactics
6.Have a basic understanding of first aid
7.Be dressed appropriately
8.Be a role model
9.Maintain discipline
10.Be organized (for sessions and the year)
11. Be able to justify, if necessary, why things are being done,
or be ‘big enough’ to ask for suggestions when not sure.