NASPE Portfolio Analysis
This portfolio is a compilation of the author's works while pursuing a Master's degree in Coaching and Administration. These selected works illustrate the author's professional development gained from the educational experience. Seeking out such professional development opportunities is critical for athletic coaches and administrators. Such training is necessary because it leads to qualified coaches. Every sports program, regardless of the age or skill level, should have a qualified coach lead it. In fact, many would argue there is a moral and legal obligation to have qualified coaches at all levels. There is a legal obligation because unqualified coaches are more likely to teach improper skills and techniques, which puts athletes at
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This NASPE's coaching standard uses eight domains that contain forty standards with benchmarks. These eight domains include 1) Philosophy and Ethics; 2) Safety and Injury Prevention, 3) Physical Conditioning; 4) Growth and Development; 5) Teaching and Communication; 6) Sport Skills and Tactics; 7) Organization and Administration; and 8) Evaluation (ERIC, n.d). Youth programs can use these guidelines to identify proven training and coaching practices that will enhance the participant's …show more content…
For example, Chapter II explains the author's coaching philosophy that incorporates an "Athlete First, Winning Second" approach. In other words, the athlete's needs are more important than winning a game. Additionally, the first chapter establishes core values that reinforce ethical behavior and sportsmanship. Such a philosophy aligns with the first coaching standard domain that discusses an athlete-centered coaching philosophy that requires ethical behavior and conduct from anyone involved with a sports program.
The research proposal in Chapter III investigates factors that may influence young athlete's motivation. Understanding how factors effect young athlete's motivation is important, since youth sports literature has identified motivation as a determining factor whether young athletes will continue participation. Therefore, coaches must develop an effective motivational strategy, which will enhance the young athlete's performance and
This NASPE's coaching standard uses eight domains that contain forty standards with benchmarks. These eight domains include 1) Philosophy and Ethics; 2) Safety and Injury Prevention, 3) Physical Conditioning; 4) Growth and Development; 5) Teaching and Communication; 6) Sport Skills and Tactics; 7) Organization and Administration; and 8) Evaluation (ERIC, n.d). Youth programs can use these guidelines to identify proven training and coaching practices that will enhance the participant's …show more content…
For example, Chapter II explains the author's coaching philosophy that incorporates an "Athlete First, Winning Second" approach. In other words, the athlete's needs are more important than winning a game. Additionally, the first chapter establishes core values that reinforce ethical behavior and sportsmanship. Such a philosophy aligns with the first coaching standard domain that discusses an athlete-centered coaching philosophy that requires ethical behavior and conduct from anyone involved with a sports program.
The research proposal in Chapter III investigates factors that may influence young athlete's motivation. Understanding how factors effect young athlete's motivation is important, since youth sports literature has identified motivation as a determining factor whether young athletes will continue participation. Therefore, coaches must develop an effective motivational strategy, which will enhance the young athlete's performance and