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- Title
Coaching Adaptation: Techniques Learned and Taught in One Northern Canadian Region.
- Authors
Gauthier, Alain P.; Schinke, Robert J.; Pickard, Patricia
- Abstract
This study addresses the development of adaptation techniques in one northern Canadian region based on the views of 14 National and International elite coaches. Respondents were from nine different sports and averaged 17.1 yrs of accumulated coaching experience (Range: 8-30 yrs). Data were gathered chronologically using structured open-ended questionnaires, focus groups, and afterwards, follow-up in-depth semi-structured interviews. Content was analyzed to uncover emergent themes. The respondents indicated that elite coaches from their region learn adaptation by (a) cooperating, (b) reframing positively, and (c) coping with their limitations. Further, the respondents elucidated how they use geographical limitations to teach two context specific adaptation skills to aspiring athletes and coaches: (a) psychological adaptation and (b) physical adaptation. Generic coaching strategies across geographical regions are questioned and suggestions regarding elite coaching in small communities are provided.
- Subjects
CANADA; ADAPTABILITY (Psychology) -- Social aspects; COACHING (Athletics); COACHES (Athletics); ATHLETICS; PHYSICAL fitness; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
Sport Psychologist, 2006, Vol 20, Issue 4, p449
- ISSN
0888-4781
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/tsp.20.4.449