Coaching Reflection & Development

What is your philosophy?

Coaching aims,goals and motivation -Why do you coach?• Why do you coach swimming? What are your motivations? What are

your strengths? What are your coaching goals?

There is no “best” Philosophy

• Different styles, different personalities, different coaches and different programs all catering to different athletes

• Philosophy – “A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour”

• Beliefs, credo, ideas, convictions, theories, tenets, values, principles, school of thought

Coaching Philosophy

• Example of Shannon R Philosophy “Coach like water”

• “I want to be adaptable, be able to coach anyone, anytime, any event” SR

Coaching Philosophy

• Example of Stephan W Philosophy – ref swim coaching bible

• My coaching philosophy is entirely centered on the athlete. Every coaching action has to be about the swimmers and about maximizing their individual potential. (Swim coaching Bible vol III p97)

Coaching Philosophy

• Holistic coaching Philosophy

• The process-driven approach of progression teaches young swimmers worthwhile skills not only in the arena of sport but also in life. As a coach, I hold true to a holistic coaching philosophy when preparing my swimmers. It consists of more than simply devising and supervising the technical and physiological aspects of training. I want to provide a positive environment where athletes can grow, learn, and become wise and responsible global citizens. Swimming involves so much more than winning medals and doing personal best times.

Coaching Philosophy

• John Wallace – Kenny Rogers The Gambler

John Wooden – Philosophy

My Philosophy - Simplified

• Fun, Tough and Fast!

My coaching Philosophy – 12 months ago..

Josh Smith – Coaching philosophy

Toughness development is greater than talent.

Honest self-analysis for athletes is the only way to build the complete athlete.

Points of difference in the program are essential to being the best.

Respect effort above all else.

The greatest people in the world learn to work hard and be tough.

Young people do not need to fully commit to the sport, however they need to fulfill their commitment.

I believe by being tough, self evaluating and producing your best efforts through smart effective training you will realise your full potential.

Why is that my philosophy

• Why I coach?

• What are my values?

• What are my interests and strengths?

• Best possible self?

Have a go!

• Have a go at writing your own personal coaching philosophy

• Use the previous slide headings to structure the philosophy

Sticking to your Philosophy

• Do you do what you say you do?

• LTAD or Lie? Longterm or Short term? Australia/Athlete interest or your own self interest? Do those match up?

• Practical experience of LTAD for an athlete? – backgrounds?

Practical tips and ideas

• Challenge your processes relentlessly! – Beginners mindset (Find reference for this)

• HOWEVER DON’T SWAY WITH THE WIND

• Retell an incident where you think you were wronged however place the full responsibility on yourself – Daniel Negreanu Poker star (This uncovers weaknesses within your philosophy)

• Diversity in effective coaching philosophies creates a stronger sport