The Source of Knowledge of School Football Teachers Influencing Football Coaching Pedagogy: Needs Discovered

Abstract

This study aims to identify the source of knowledge that influence school teachers football coaching pedagogy. Using a Grounded Theory (Corbin & Strauss, 1990) approach, a qualitative study, an openended semi structured interview guide question developed. Purposive sampling technique was used in this study to recruited seven school football teachers. Results of the interview were transcribed verbatim and were analyzed using Atlas.ti software through open coding, axial coding and selective coding process. Based on the theme emerged from the data analysis, most of coaches involved in this study convey their thought that needs of football training module should have elements of (1) spesific age related objectives, (2) tactical aspects, (3) training periodization, (4) physical fitness components and (5) variety of football training drills. Training means to train what is purposely being trained. Therefore, to help teachers in conducting their football training better, the football governing body should adopt tested and proven football training module as a guidance that can enhance teachers coaching competency to coach their school football team in the future.

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“…A well-structured training program serves as an invaluable compass for coaches endeavoring to elevate their athletes' physical condition and overall performance (Salimin et al, 2020). Furthermore, in order for coaches to formulate and execute a systematic training program successfully, they necessitate evidencebased guidelines (Razak et al, 2020). One of which based on the guideline is that the results of physical condition test and measurement.…”