A Roundtable With College Strength and Conditioning Coaches: Working With Sport Coaches

Gillham, Andy; Doscher, Michael; Krumpos, Jim; Diltz, Michelle Martin; Moe, Nate; Allen, Shepard; Bridgeman, Reese

doi:10.1123/iscj.2018-0047

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“…Social negotiation and interaction have been previously identified as crucial elements in acquiring knowledge. The importance of effective communication skills in the present study is in agreement with other S & C research where expert SCCs communicate effectively with large groups of athletes (LaPlaca & Schempp, 2020), play a critical role in the working relationships with sports coaches (Gillham et al, 2019) and influence engagement with athletes (Szedlak et al, 2021). S & C learning opportunities can be created for learners to verbalise their thinking processes and practice their use of language.…”

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Comparing and Contrasting the Perceptions of Strength and Conditioning Coaches towards Within-Role Decision-Making Processes

Downes¹,

Collins²

2022

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Building from recent studies on cognitive and meta-cognitive skills in experienced and early career Strength and Conditioning Coaches (SCCs), the current study employed a focus group methodology to compare and contrast these earlier findings. Focus groups (n = 8), reflecting the opinions of 29 participants, were conducted with purposefully recruited international groups of experienced high-performance SCCs. Participants considered two previously developed models, reflected on the associated themes, and these were then defined or combined. Within this process, the data also yielded new themes. Reflexive thematic analysis generated five themes surrounding the decision-making process of SCCs and the design of training programs: input from environmental lead, observe the athlete(s) with the head coach, connect with the athlete(s), integrate with others and consider logistics. Moreover, context, collaboration and communication were identified as providing depth and breadth to the perceived impact possible at each stage. With consideration of managing difficult situations within Strength and Conditioning domains, three themes were generated as being most impactful on SSCs' decision-making: situational awareness, improvisation and metacognition. We discuss the fit of these results with earlier studies, together with the implications for training and accreditation of SCCs.

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Comparing and Contrasting the Perceptions of Strength and Conditioning Coaches towards Within-Role Decision-Making Processes

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Collins²

2022

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“…In 2017, I gave a presentation (Gillham) on the importance of using coach evaluations for the purpose of professional development. This presentation was consistent with prior publications (e.g., Gillham et al, 2013Gillham et al, , 2017Gillham et al, , 2019Mallett & Côté, 2006) on coach evaluations as well as education literature with the focus being on providing formative assessments to continue professional development without any specific regard to summative assessments for position advancement or financial rewards. Jim Krumpos, then and now the head Olympic S&C coach at University of Arizona (UA), was in attendance.…”

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“…Moreover, the actual job of a S&C coach is filled with tasks and stresses beyond simply training athletes (e.g., Gillham et al, 2019;Laskowski & Ebben, 2016;Massey & Vincent, 2013). That is important to point out because as great as a research study is, such as highlighting the importance of reflection, it has to fit within the actual daily confines of the individual S&C coach putting it into practice.…”

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Coach Development: In Situ Examples of Translating Research Into Practice Within Strength and Conditioning

Gillham

Szedlak

2024

International Sport Coaching Journal

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Researchers highlight the importance of using constructivist, learner-centered approaches to develop effective strength and conditioning (S&C) coaching practice, such as reflective practice and community of practice. Such approaches are relational meaning that the S&C coach developer must build effective relationships with the learner (i.e., S&C coach) to enhance cooperation and engagement, which can take a considerable amount of time. Constructivist learning strategies are essential to develop an athlete-centered coaching approach, which focuses on developing not only performance but also the overall well-being of the athlete. Yet, there has been a considerable lack of evidence of how to integrate and utilize reflective practice and community of practice within S&C coach development, as well as documenting their impact. This practical advance article aims to address this knowledge-to-action gap by examining how a S&C coach developer, who is paid by and in situ working with an organization, implemented an effective longitudinal, learner-centered coach development program to promote athlete-centered coaching practice. In doing so, we outline the importance of relationship building, creating community, and trust, which underlines the organic process that seamlessly integrates guided critical reflection and community of practices as valued learning strategies to develop S&C coaches’ psychosocial skills.

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“…Strength and conditioning coaches (SCCs) operate in support of technical and tactical coaches. In their role, SCCs are required to educate and train athletes for the purpose of sport performance enhancement [5]. Consequently, SCCs often foster different coach-athlete relationships to others in the performance domain.…”

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Examining the Roles and Consequent Decision-Making Processes of High-Level Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Downes

Collins

2021

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Research into sports coaches has identified the valuable role they play concerning social support provided to athletes together with their contribution to social and cultural interactions within both the participation and performance domains. The purpose of the present study was to qualitatively extract and examine the knowledge and on-task cognitions of high-level coaches (HLCs) within strength and conditioning (S and C). Applied cognitive task analysis (ACTA) was used to examine ten HLCs, each purposefully sampled to reflect over eight years of work in full time environments. The analysis of responses demonstrated HLCs engage in a pattern of innovative and diverse thinking, together with adaptability and multilevel planning, designed to promote an inclusive approach from performers, coaches and management. Commonality was demonstrated within the decision making of HLCs during the design of training programs. Communication was another important consideration when connecting with athletes, observing athletes, speaking to the head coach and integrating their approach with others. A confident, flexible approach to adapting to situational demands was evident and supported by the ability to recall and select from a wide range of previously learnt and tested strategies. Evidence is offered for the importance of interpersonal and social factors in HLCs’ relationships with athletes and coaches. The incorporation of strategies to support versatile, dynamic decision making within future S and C coach development materials will support more impactful performances by coaches at all stages of the coaching process.

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A Roundtable With College Strength and Conditioning Coaches: Working With Sport Coaches

Cited by 9 publications

References 31 publications

Comparing and Contrasting the Perceptions of Strength and Conditioning Coaches towards Within-Role Decision-Making Processes

Comparing and Contrasting the Perceptions of Strength and Conditioning Coaches towards Within-Role Decision-Making Processes

Coach Development: In Situ Examples of Translating Research Into Practice Within Strength and Conditioning

Examining the Roles and Consequent Decision-Making Processes of High-Level Strength and Conditioning Coaches

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