Managing Team Sports
ATHLETICS OMNIBUS – MANAGING AN ATHLETICS TEAM
From the Athletics Omnibus of Richard Stander, South Africa
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INTRODUCTION There is a difference in approach in the preparation of a team and the presentation of a team. The preparation of a team is covered in more detail in the chapter on Team Preparation Management. Team Presentation Management should be a continuation of the Preparation Management of the team. The two Management Teams may not be the same because of the different Management skills required. A handover process should take place between the Preparation Management and the Presentation Management to ensure best results. It is important to note that athletics is a sport for individuals and the presentation of an athletics team should be dealt with differently to the presentation of a team sport. When compiling the Team Presentation Management the individuality of the sport should be kept in mind. This chapter will explain the duties and responsibilities of the Team Presentation Management.
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SCHEMATIC LAY-OUT OF TEAM MANAGEMENT AND THE MOVEMENT OF THE ATHLETE
HEAD OF DELEGATION EXECUTIVE MANAGER ASST. MANAGERS MEN WOMAN HEAD COACH ASSISTANT COACHES MEN WOMEN ATHLETES MEDICAL TEAM DOCTOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
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HEAD OF DELEGATION 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. The Head of Delegation will be the President of the Athletics Federation or a delegate appointed by the President. The President or Delegate is the head of the delegation and report only to the Athletics Federation’s Board. The President or Delegate is the only official representative at the meeting. The President or Delegate will attend all official functions and will represent the Athletics Federation at these functions.
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EXECUTIVE MANAGER • The Executive Manager report only to the Head of Delegation.
• All Managers and Coaches report to the Executive Manager. • No interference from outside should be allowed. 4.1. RESPONSIBILITIES In collaboration with the Athletics
From the Athletics Omnibus of Richard Stander, South Africa
1.
INTRODUCTION There is a difference in approach in the preparation of a team and the presentation of a team. The preparation of a team is covered in more detail in the chapter on Team Preparation Management. Team Presentation Management should be a continuation of the Preparation Management of the team. The two Management Teams may not be the same because of the different Management skills required. A handover process should take place between the Preparation Management and the Presentation Management to ensure best results. It is important to note that athletics is a sport for individuals and the presentation of an athletics team should be dealt with differently to the presentation of a team sport. When compiling the Team Presentation Management the individuality of the sport should be kept in mind. This chapter will explain the duties and responsibilities of the Team Presentation Management.
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SCHEMATIC LAY-OUT OF TEAM MANAGEMENT AND THE MOVEMENT OF THE ATHLETE
HEAD OF DELEGATION EXECUTIVE MANAGER ASST. MANAGERS MEN WOMAN HEAD COACH ASSISTANT COACHES MEN WOMEN ATHLETES MEDICAL TEAM DOCTOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
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HEAD OF DELEGATION 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. The Head of Delegation will be the President of the Athletics Federation or a delegate appointed by the President. The President or Delegate is the head of the delegation and report only to the Athletics Federation’s Board. The President or Delegate is the only official representative at the meeting. The President or Delegate will attend all official functions and will represent the Athletics Federation at these functions.
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EXECUTIVE MANAGER • The Executive Manager report only to the Head of Delegation.
• All Managers and Coaches report to the Executive Manager. • No interference from outside should be allowed. 4.1. RESPONSIBILITIES In collaboration with the Athletics
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