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Coaching Research

Whether you are interested in coaching science, coach education, coach development, or coach developers, here are some foundational resources you should be familiar with.

Important Concepts to Know

  • Theories

    • Brofennbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory

    • Adult Learning Theories

  • Models

    • Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity (Sport for Life, 2019)

    • Long-Term Coach Development

      • Stages of Professional Development...​

    • Long-Term Program Development​​

  • Concepts

    • Athlete-centered / Learner-centered​

  • Methodology

    • Action Research​

International Frameworks

  • International Sport Coaching Framework (ICCE, 2013)

  • International Coach Developer Framework (ICCE, 2014)

  • Bachelor's Degree Standards for Sport Coaching...

State of Sport in the United States

  • Aspen Institute's Project Play

  • NYSS Listening Session Part 2:​ Current State in Youth Sports (President's Council on Sport, Nutrition, and Fitness, 2019)

  • National Youth Sport Strategy (US Department for Health and Human Services, 2019)

State of Coaching in the United States

National Reports and Frameworks

  • National Coaching Report (2008)

  • National Standards for Sport Coaches (SHAPE America, 2019)

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