Coaching: The Art and Science

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

Benjamin Franklin

Design a Basic Sport ProgramNCCP Core Competencies

• Problem Solving– Determine structure of program and

training/competition ratio– Identify options to enhance program– Identify training priorities and objectives

at key points of season– Rank training priorities and apply to

program from sample outlined

Design a Basic Sport ProgramNCCP Core Competencies

• Valuing– Appreciate need for long-term

approach to athlete development– Ensure role of competition consistent

with long-term approach to athlete development

Design a Basic Sport ProgramNCCP Core Competencies

• Critical Thinking– Compare structure and key features of

program with recommendations at promoting LTAD

– Identify specific actions needed to better align a program with the guidelines recommended for LTAD

– Establish linkages between program priorities and practice planning

Design a Basic Sport ProgramNCCP Core Competencies

• Leadership– Formulate vision for program that

promotes LTAD– Where appropriate, develop rationale for

challenging status quo regarding training and competition ratios and LTAD

– Develop strategies to manage time and resources, given the need for LTAD approach

Designing a Sport Program

• Program vs Team?– Time Dimensions

• part of LTAD• Periodization

– Events • Team sport events (tryouts, practices, schedule, etc.)• Developmental events (clinics, camps, hosting, etc.)• Social events (awards, family appreciation, dance, etc.)

– Philosophy (Intentions, Objectives, Priorities)• Purpose, focus, goals and objectives, policies and procedures

– Structure, Progressions, Adjustment and Evaluation

Sport Form

• Definition– Representation of the athlete’s level of

readiness (technical, tactical, physical and psychological) to meet requirements of competition.

The Training Model

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The Training State

The Training State

• Exercise phase– Results in fatigue with a reduced ability

to perform

• Recovery phase– Body returns to pre-training physical

capacity. If training is appropriate overcompensation occurs

• Homeostasis – Body adapts to what the prevalent

conditions are

The Training State

If training occurs as overcompensation is starting, then another round of fatigue, recovery and overcompensation occurs – consequently more adaptation takes place

The Training State

If wait too long to train, then overcompensation fades and no improvement occurs.

The Training State

If train too early, too often, then overtraining occurs.

Progression Of Sport Form During A Seasonal Program

Sport

Form

Beginning of the program

Body of the program

Weeks following the end of the program

Building

Consolidation

Stabilization to a good level

Peak

Decline

Program duration (weeks)

Workbook vs Exam

• Overview of Athlete’s LTD pg 6-7

• Importance of physical and motor abilities by sport family pg. 10-12

• Guidelines for training athletic abilities pg 13-14, 48-54

• Sample sport programs for different sport families pg 15-23, 25-28

• Definitions of Athletic Abilities pg. 9

• Types of Exercises pg. 24, 44-47

• Glossary pg. 58-59• Major Questions pg 30• Structure of a Sports

Program pg 31-43

Workbook Tasks• 2.1 (pg 3) Who are your athletes?

– Select one age group and refer to this group to complete exercises in Workbook.

• 2.2 (pg 4) What is your program orientation?– Choose spontaneously, one option per category.

• 2.3 (pg 4-5) How is your program set up?– Use calendars (pg 25-27) answer 2.3.2-2.3.6

• 2.4 (pg 5-6) What are the events in your program?– Use planning calendar (pg 24) see pg 6

Example of a planning calendar

Periods and PhasesPreparation

• When – 1st practice to 1st competition– General Preparation Phase (GPF)

• 6-8 weeks

• General development of physical, motor abilities

• Acquisition of new techniques/tactics

• Progressive increase in quantity of work

» Team bonding

Periods and PhasesPreparation

– Specific Preparation Phase (SPF)

• 3-5 weeks• Physical conditioning adapted

to sport• Specific development of

physical/motor abilities to sport• Consolidation of

techniques/tactics• Progressive increase in quantity

and intensity of work

Periods and PhasesPreparation

• Pre-Competition Phase (PCP)– 2-3 weeks– 1st selection activities– Maintenance of general physical/motor

abilities– Development of specific

physical/motor abilities– Consolidate technique/tactics– Prepare for competitions– Stress management and emotional

control– Group co-operation

Periods and PhasesCompetition

• Competition Phase Regular (CPR)– Variable length (schedule)– Validation and confirmation of

learning– Stabilization of quantity of work,

maintain practice intensity– Acquisition/implementation of

game plan– Stress management, emotional

control– Group co-operation

Periods and PhasesCompetition

• Competition Phase Peak (CPP)– Playoffs, championship

tournaments, meets– Implement game plan to

achieve performance– Stress management and

emotional control– Regeneration from fatigue and

stress from regular competition

– Frequency and intensity maintained while length decreased

Periods and PhasesTransition

• 2 to 8 weeks

• Recovery and regeneration

• Injury healing

• Active rest

• Other activities

Example, Introduction To Competition - Team Sports