A case study to examine the interaction and communication pathways between a high performance coach and his elite athletes in the sport of trampolining
Abstract
The purpose of this case study was to investigate the interaction between a
High Performance Trampoline Coach and his elite athletes, in the preparation
period for the British National Trampoline Championships 2007.
Communication pathways were explored, focusing on the coach's content
message and delivery, and the athlete's response to them. Through the use of
Grounded Theory, the researcher was able to develop concepts and theories
that accounted for the behaviours of both the coach and athletes. Using the
Meta Model of Neurolinguistic programming, the researcher was able to focus
on both verbal and non-verbal activity of the coach and athletes. Conducting
video and interview analysis allowed the researcher to establish four key
findings. (1) Effective communication is the foundation of coach-athlete
relationships. (2) Coaching is a social encounter, not merely an information
exchange. Pedagogical delivery methods must be established in order to
impart knowledge effectively to the athletes. The 'how' of coaching must be
the focus of good practice. (3) Neurolinguistic programming strategies
endeavour to work with the athlete's 'model of the world', clarifying language
and reducing deletions, distortions and generalisations of events. (4) Rapport
is the key component of effective coach-athlete interaction and
communication. Creating a comfortable and supportive atmosphere to form a
constant and productive interaction between coach and athlete is paramount.
The findings of this case study are specific to the sport of trampolining, and
must be considered for the future development of successful coach-athlete
relationships. The development of coach education programmes must also
focus on the key findings of this study.
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MSc Coaching Science
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