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Coaching Philosophy Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment

Chet L. Walker
Liberty University
Dr. Heath Hooper
SMGT 621 – Advanced Coach Theory
6 June 2021

Coaching Philosophy Paper: Annotated Bibliography

Cushion, C., & Partington, M. (2016). A critical analysis of the conceptualization of ‘coaching philosophy’. Sport, Education and Society, 21(6), 851-867.

The main of the paper was to identify various research available on coaching philosophy and the differences and similarities they have. Conceptual clarity is found to miss in many papers, leading to terms and definitions that are not well-defined. Some assumptions are implemented in coaching philosophy that is widely accepted, such as agency and reflexivity, that make the critical analysis a success. Philosophical thinking is seen as the ultimate solution to help coaches develop relevant ideas in today’s world.
Driska, A. P. (2020). Quality Sports Coaching in Action: The Application of the National Standards for Sport Coaches in Youth Sport. Strategies, 33(6), 14-20.
The authors reveal the general standards in place for candidates pursuing careers in the coaching of young athletes. The author makes it evident that there are difficulties and challenges when coaches do not adhere to the standards and values that the national bodies have identified as consistent with the industry’s culture. It leads to conflicts that sometimes end up in court. Harassment is identified as one of the major terms used by individuals. Coaching philosophy promotes flexibility to allow an individual to adapt to different ideologies.
Drake, D. B. (2021). Rethinking our Work with Leaders: Using Developmental Threshold Zones in Coaching. Journal of Leadership Studies, 14(4), 50-59.
The author focuses on developing learning and development techniques that are consistent with today’s needs. The approach taken includes applying three elements in coaching philosophies, namely security, stories, and scaffolding. Developmental threshold zones are vital for any coach who wants to change a culture in any area they operate from. The concepts and ideas of increasing values and ideas in coaching are consistent with reliable sources in coaching and teamwork development.
Gould, D., Pierce, S., Cowburn, I. H. J., & Driska, A. (2017). How coaching philosophy drives coaching action: A case study of renowned wrestling coach J Robinson. International Sport Coaching Journal/ISCJ, 4(1), 13-37.
Wrestling Coach J Robinson has become a success story. The paper focuses on the psychological development that young people have presented after visiting his camp known as J Robinson Intensive Wrestling Camps. The long and short-term psychological skills that young people have developed are consistent with the goals and objectives that most coaching philosophies support. In addition, the more than 35 years of experience that Robinson has developed are instrumental for his success.
Gibson, L., & Groom, R. (2020). Understanding ‘Vulnerability’ and ‘Political Skill’ in Academy Middle Management During Organisational Change in Professional Youth Football. Journal of Change Management, 1-25.
The study identifies middle managers as vital tools that organizations utilize when there is a need to change organizational culture and behaviors. The coaching philosophies at play ensure that the link between senior management and subordinates remains to achieve the goals of an enterprise. The approach utilized focuses on micro-political actions that managers can utilize to remain a strong element in an organization. The values presented in the paper are consistent with the negotiating skills that most coaching philosophers promote.
Jenkins, S. (2010). Coaching philosophy. Sports coaching: Professionalization and practice, 233-242.
The paper focuses on definitions of coaching philosophy and its role in the professional world. The beliefs and principles change from one philosopher to another as the different scenarios require flexibility and teamwork between those involved. The approach identified focuses on sports coaching that has continuously applied coaching philosophies to encourage and help athletes prepare physically and mentally for major events. All the principles that encourage each coach to identify the level of management they are operating at are encouraged in the industry.
Lara-Bercial, S., & Mallett, C. J. (2016). The practices and developmental pathways of professional and Olympic serial winning coaches. International Sport Coaching Journal, 3(3), 221-239.
The paper focuses on the role of the International Council for Coaching Excellence that set up a project to identify employees and coaches who represent the modern philosophy that makes athletes perform at high levels. It utilized the concept of practices and developmental pathways available for coaches and the techniques available to identify optimal paths. In addition, the concept of Driven Benevolence makes the paper easily relatable to other literature that promotes the concept.
Partington, M., & Campbell, J. (2019). A guide to understanding coaching philosophy: 9 Moving to a philosophy of coaching. In Sports Coaching (pp. 9-17). Routledge.
The paper identifies philosophy as a vital element that structures a coach’s practices. Therefore, there is a need to identify philosophical inquiries that will help coaches improve their roles and responsibilities in teaching others. The approach utilized focuses on the situational coaching decisions that have an element of expertise. The process of decision-making involves weighing evidence and results from various alternatives; therefore, coaching philosophies are not any different than other professionals.
Sleeman, E. J., & Ronkainen, N. J. (2020). The Professionalization of Women’s Football in England and its Impact on Coaches’ Philosophy of Practice. International Sport Coaching Journal, 7(3), 326-334.
The professionalization of women’s football teams means that coaches must change the way they perceive training and ideologies. The paper focuses on the new contracts being signed by England football teams and the element of a coaching philosophy that needs to get introduced to ensure the team’s success comes early. The approach utilized focuses on the moral challenge coaches must navigate to ensure the gap between men’s and women’s football is closed. The concepts are like those applied in any career as the athletes have provided doubts and challenges in adapting to changes in management style.
Williams, G. G., & MacNamara, Á. (2020). Coaching on the Talent Pathway: Understanding the Influence of Developmental Experiences on Coaching Philosophy. International Sport Coaching Journal, 1(a), 1-12.
The author focuses on developing coaching philosophies that meet the goals and objectives of both the client and the coaches. The aspects of coaching, such as providing direction, motivating, confronting, and building team values, are challenged with the different values and cultures in different areas in the world. The approach taken focuses on a survey that shows how youth sports experience has influenced current coaches’ values and beliefs in their practice. The goals, team values, and communication aspects of coaching philosophies presented are consistent with what other theories suggest.