The future of coaching is promising. While many coaches coach in “caught” ways, rather than “taught” ways, educating the next generation of young coaches can have profound impacts on the development of sport culture. Through the continual emphasis and implementation of coach education on servant leadership and the importance of needs satisfaction through recognition of Self Determination Theory, the culture of sport can begin changing from one lacking ethical guidelines to one of positivity. Great, easily digestible article! Looking forward to reading through the others.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment! I love the point about how many coaches operate in a “caught” rather than “taught” way—it really highlights how much of coaching is absorbed through experience rather than explicitly learned.
I completely agree that coach education plays a huge role in shaping sport culture, and the shift toward servant leadership and meeting athletes’ psychological needs (through Self-Determination Theory) is crucial. The challenge, as you know, is getting more coaches to recognize the value in evolving their approach rather than just sticking with tradition.
Curious—what are some of the most effective ways you’ve seen coach education make an impact? Anything specific that’s worked well in your experience?
Looking forward to your thoughts, and I appreciate you checking out the articles!
Great article Loren
Love this!
The future of coaching is promising. While many coaches coach in “caught” ways, rather than “taught” ways, educating the next generation of young coaches can have profound impacts on the development of sport culture. Through the continual emphasis and implementation of coach education on servant leadership and the importance of needs satisfaction through recognition of Self Determination Theory, the culture of sport can begin changing from one lacking ethical guidelines to one of positivity. Great, easily digestible article! Looking forward to reading through the others.
Hey Hunter,
Thanks for the thoughtful comment! I love the point about how many coaches operate in a “caught” rather than “taught” way—it really highlights how much of coaching is absorbed through experience rather than explicitly learned.
I completely agree that coach education plays a huge role in shaping sport culture, and the shift toward servant leadership and meeting athletes’ psychological needs (through Self-Determination Theory) is crucial. The challenge, as you know, is getting more coaches to recognize the value in evolving their approach rather than just sticking with tradition.
Curious—what are some of the most effective ways you’ve seen coach education make an impact? Anything specific that’s worked well in your experience?
Looking forward to your thoughts, and I appreciate you checking out the articles!