The coaching process in international football: a case study design

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Author
Harris, Kerry
Date
2005Type
Thesis
Publisher
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
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In light of the recent recognition of the paucity of research based on the working
behaviours of soccer coaches in the British Isles (Cushion and Jones, 2001), and in
particular Wales. The purpose of this study was to address this issue by using a multimethod
approach in collecting data within a case study design, and gain an in-depth
understanding of the coaching practice of the Welsh Victory Shield Squad's technical
advisor. The data collection process consisted of three main phases: an initial in-depth
open-ended interview, observational analysis of the coach during a competitive week,
and a follow up interview that was also in-depth and open-ended. A multi-method
approach was used to triangulate findings and to gain a deeper insight into the
'coach's world'. The findings indicated that the coach's practices was heavily
influenced by his own belief in a 'player-centred' approach to coaching, and the
dynamics of the partnership between the Football Association of Wales Trust and the
Welsh
Schools Football Association, with inter and intra-role conflict evident. The
research findings supported the suggestion that coaching is a complex, dynamic,
activity that is dependant on the interpersonal relations between coach, performer and
a range of significant others and the context within which it occurs.
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MSc Sports Coaching
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