Developing creative team games players: From Jazz to Sports Coaching

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Author
Santos, Manuel
Morgan, Kevin
Date
2019-04-02Acceptance date
2019-02-07
Type
Article
Publisher
Sage
ISSN
1747-9541
2048-397X (online)
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Traditional coaching methods position coaches at the centre of the learning process and do not encourage players
to think creatively. This study challenged this assertion, through the application of pedagogical principles reported in
jazz-related literature, which argue that creativity is best developed through collaboration. As such, the study aimed to
develop players’ creativity, through the application of pedagogical principles reported in jazz-related literature. An action
research design was implemented, during a 14-weeks period, with a youth volleyball squad. Results demonstrated an
impact upon match play; players showed their enhanced appreciation of the game’s complexity, by experimenting,
collaborating, and generating creative solutions to challenges emerging within matches. In addition, the implementation
of collaborative practices positively impacted upon the players’ communication habits, which were both more frequent
and effective. Although players demonstrated a similar modus operandi to jazz musicians, this study represents the first
step in what coaches can learn from jazz creativity, and therefore further research is required to corroborate or
challenge the results attained.
Journal/conference proceeding
International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching
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Article published in International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching available at https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954119834397
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