Sports Coach as Educator

<p>Teaching athletes to improve their performance is the essence of sports coaching. In response to new government-led initiatives to invest in and develop coaching this book is the first introduction to pedagogical theory for coaching. Bringing helpful insights from educational theory to bear on coaching practice <em>The Sports Coach as Educator</em> expands and enriches the role of the coach and allows professionals to approach their work in new and inventive ways. Exploring the nature of coaching this text covers:</p><ul> <li>educational concepts in coaching</li> <li>coaching teaching and leadership</li> <li>athletes’ learning</li> <li>coaching communities and the social process</li> <li>reflective practice</li> <li>mentoring</li> <li>developing expert coaches.</li> </ul>