The aim of this study was to investigate the coaching behaviors elite E nglish youth soccer coaches in different practice settings and gain insight into coaches’ cognitive processes underpinning these behaviors. setting split two types activities, “training form” “playing form,” behavioral data were collected using a modified version C oach A nalysis I ntervention S ystem. Interpretive interview triangulated with ensure that both “what” “why” behavior considered. results showed more...

The aim of this paper was to critically review existing literature relating to, and analyse current conceptualisations of, 'coaching philosophy'. reveals a bewildering approach definitions, terms frameworks that have limited explanation reveal lack conceptual clarity. It is argued rather than provide clarification understanding the conflates coaching rhetoric ideology with philosophy serves reproduce discourse explain practice. problematises unquestioned assumptions currently underpinning...

The aim of the study was to investigate behaviours, cognitive processes and practice activities 12 English youth professional soccer coaches across 6 different age groups. Systematic observation data were collected using a modified version Coach Analysis Intervention System which provided detailed analysis coaching behaviours performed during practice. Interpretive interviews then triangulated with behavioural identify underlying performed. results showed that younger groups used more...

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact video feedback on five English youth football coaches' reflection and practice behaviours over a three-season period. First, quantitative data were collected using Coach Analysis Intervention System (CAIS) during season one three. Data from CAIS results showed that three seasons coaches decreased their total instruction increased silence 'on-task'. Four out also use questioning behaviour. Second, interviews revealed how gave structure...

The aim of this study was to investigate the social, contextual and situational factors that influence football coaches' behaviour in competition. Twelve English youth professional coaches were observed over a five-month period using Coach Analysis Intervention System (CAIS). Two sets interpretive interviews subsequently utilized identify underlying processes motivations for their behaviour. Using work Goffman as lens probe data, it is suggested coaching during games largely performative,...

Background: Coach education discourse has largely suppressed learners' involvement in learning. To address this, there have been calls for more humanistic approaches to form the basis of formal learning programmes. However, remains a paucity research that investigated what works and why when it comes impact these programmes.Purpose: The purpose this study was investigate theoretically informed programme had on coaches' ownership of, feelings towards, being engaged their learning, how...

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence relative age effects (RAEs) within and between U18, U21 professional senior squads, that compete in highest (respective) leagues England. Birthdate, playing position (years) U18 ( n = 487), 350), 396) players from squads competing divisions their respective groups were obtained. Moreover, nationality (UK or Non-UK) recorded for players, with estimated market value also obtained players. Chi-square tests, Cramer’s V odds...

Systematic observation has been one of the most employed data collection methods in sport coaching literature. Initial work, originally undertaken 1970's, and gaining traction 80's 90's looked to predominately offer descriptions coaches' behavior. While this research continues a significant contribution fields understanding what coaches do during practice, systematic used only way unfulfilled potential. The premise paper is consider as coach development tool-a precedent which set arguments...

To position learners as more central components in the coaching process, scholars suggested that coaches should employ a questioning approach, which may lead to development of desirable learner outcomes (i.e. increased problem solving and decision-making skills). Studies, however, indicate rarely questions within their practice. When are asked, these move beyond lower-order or 'fact seeking' enquiries. While this research provides information concerning frequency some cases, type asks, it...

ABSTRACTThe micro-level enactment of elite sport policy has received little critical coverage in the sociology subdiscipline. This paper provides original insights into how coaches working professional youth football academies variously interpreted, experienced and engaged with The FA Premier League's Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). In-depth, cyclical interviews were used to generate data for this study. transcripts rigorously analysed using an iterative-phronetic approach, Ball's...

Coaching philosophy is positioned in the literature and practice as providing coaches with a clear guide for their coaching. However, current understandings of coaching suffer from lack conceptual clarity are usually decontextualised practice. To address this gap, research deconstructed 10 professional football coaches' understanding philosophy(ies) explored what influenced over 18 months one English Academy using methods interviews observations. The data were analysed abductively included...

This article presents the findings of a season-long investigation video-based coaching (VBC) practices in an English youth soccer academy. During period fieldwork, lead author immersed themselves within academy setting, which they observed 22 VBC sessions and also day-to-day interactions between staff relating to these activities. In addition, 18 interviews were conducted with 5 staff, totalling 8 h in-depth interview data. The fieldnotes transcripts iteratively analysed, utilising Goffman's...

Little is known about the development of coach developers despite their importance in supporting learning. In response, this study explored theories practice 23 English who undertook a continuing professional course. The data were collected through semistructured interviews, focus groups, and observations developers’ engagement on analysed using phronetic-iterative approach, with Argyris Schön’s ideas practice, mostly espoused theories-in-use, providing primary heuristic framework. findings...

The purpose of the study was to develop new knowledge about everyday realities when implementing periodised training programmes in professional soccer Academies. Specifically, this project enhances understanding relation 1) those stakeholders involved Academies, 2) factors that facilitate and constrain design, implementation, monitoring programmes, 3) extent which practitioners perceive education adequately prepared them for aspect their work. Academy managers, coaches sport science support...