BTEC Level 2 Diploma in SportCarlos Munoz

Session aims

• To describe/explain three different techniques that are used by coaches to improve the performance of athletes

• To evaluate three different techniques that are used by coaches to improve performance of athletes

Techniques to improve performance

• Coaches in all sports have a number of techniques at their disposal that they can use to improve the performance of their athletes

• We will now research a number of different techniques

• In pairs, discuss what different ways you think exist for coaching performance and describe each one

Pair discussion

• You have been grouped into pairs, are you are required to research a specific technique used by coaches to improve performance. The below list will inform you what aspect you need to research.

– Pair A: Coaching diaries/logbook – Pair B: Performance profiles – Pair C: Observation and analyses

You must present your work using a spider diagram.

Research, draw and report I

Task 2

• Clear heading • Sub headings • Between 16 – 20 words • Pictures • Numbers • Symbols

• Task2.1 2 people from each group must go to another table and gather as much information about the other 2 techniques used by coaches to improve performance.

• Meanwhile, 1 person from each group must stay with their poster and explain to the learners that approach them what their poster means and answer any questions (10 minutes)

• Task 2.2. Students return to there group and must now complete their posters about the other 2 coaching techniques used to improve performance (10 minutes)

Research, draw and report III

• Task 2.3: Each group must present the topic they researched using their poster.

Coaching diaries/logbooks

• Diaries and logbooks come in different sizes, paper or electronic. They can be used to record personal thoughts, make appointments or log training sessions. Diaries can be useful in aiding self reflection, planning and evaluation of coaching sessions.

• Guidelines for getting the most from your diary are as follows: – Complete the diary soon after the coaching session – Write down what happened in order – Focus on what went well first – Describe what needs to improve – Action plan to develop areas for improvement

• The benefits of diaries are that they can show progress over a period of time and are usually honest and describe how you felt about a situation at a time.

Coaching diaries/logbooks

• If a trampolinist is not performing a somersault correctly or is not coping with the physical demands of the sport, the coach or the trainer can design a suitable exercise or coaching programme.

• But, what if a trampolinist has a problem with nerves before the start of the competition, or they have some kind of mental block that stops them from executing the skill.

Performance profiles

• Although not obvious, the following psychological factors can affect sporting performance:– Confidence: belief in yourself and your abilities – Concentration: the ability to attend to relevant cues – Control: the extent to which you feel able to influence

techniques – Commitment: the level to which you apply yourself – Re-focusing after errors: ability to adjust to negative

outcomes in a positive way – Enjoyment: the amount of fun you can have

Performance factors Importance to performer Self assessment

Confidence

Commitment

Concentration

Control

Re-focusing after error

Enjoyment

Observation and analysis

• It is possible to be observed and analysed by your team or club mates, your coach and yourself, particularly if you have access to a video of your performance

• You could ask a performer about strengths and weaknesses, or you could ask them about what tactics they might use against a particular opponent.

Interviews

• This is a subjective analyses of a performance or performers ability.

• S – strengths

• W – weaknesses

• O – opportunities • T – threats

Swot analyses

Strengths A good relaxed golf swing Excellent body positioning A low risk safety first approach

Weaknesses Not accurate with driving clubs Putting is inconsistent Poor technique in short iron game (head up too early)

Opportunities Short game practise has improved in recent weeksHas learnt how to mentally rehearse Opponent has no knowledge of the course

Threat Can be prone to getting annoyed easily and letting it spoil their game Environment – windy day Opponent is a better player

• This is about artificially creating a competition like situation in a practise session, or a particular condition that may be likely to happen in a competitive situation

• A coach may consider the merits of initially removing defenders, or outnumbering them in a practise session aimed at improving attacking principles. The defenders can then be added once the techniques have been well practised

• Extra defenders may be added so that the attacking technique could be practised under greater pressure.

• Defenders may perform one of three roles according to the conditions required by the coach– Passive (offering little resistance) – Active (normal conditions) – Pressure (extra intensity)

Conditioned games are used to recreate a situation that is likely to happen in a game, such as practising defending free kicks in football.

• Gives the observer an objective record of performance. The benefit of video is the playback feature, including slow motion, which is the playback feature, including slow motion, which can be used to demonstrate skill execution, tactical efficiency or a more general generic performance evaluation.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGzy9i309kA&feature=related

Video analyses

Notation

• It is a way of collecting data and can be done by hand or computer

• It’s a form a literally noting down the data on a sheet of paper using a predefined set of symbols.

• Advantage: It is a cheap way of producing detailed information in a skilled manner to allow access to detailed information to coach or performer

• Disadvantage: Prone to human error, and possibly difficult to interpret

• In pairs, you are required to research the following different coaching techniques

Researching and report

Coaching technique Describe the techniques used by coaches to improve performance of athletes

Explain the techniques used by coaches to improve the performance of athletes

Evaluate the techniques used by coaches to improve the performance of athletes

Observational analyses

Performance profiling

Coaching diaries

• Coaches can make good use of reflective diaries in order to improve their coaching performance

• Performance profiles can be used for performers and coaches alike

• Coaches are expected to make interventions to improve performance, having identified areas for development

• Coaches can condition games to facilitate the teaching of a specific skill or tactic

Lesson summary