coaching principles Classroom Course
Why Learn Coaching Principles?
School administrators, directors of sport organizations, parents, and athletes all have high expectations for today’s coaches. Moreover, coaches themselves are searching for ways to coach more successfully. Coaches know that a good understanding of the Xs and Os is necessary, but not enough, to be an excellent coach. Today’s coach must also have a sound coaching philosophy and be able to motivate athletes through positive reinforcement. Coaches must be able to:
The Coaching Principles classroom course is designed to give coaches the latest information available to effectively teach techniques and tactics, provide for optimal physical preparation, and work with a wide variety of athletes to help them perform their very best. Coaches are led through a series of activities, some of which present simulated situations that will require them to wrestle with choices in making difficult decisions. Coaches are introduced to critical coaching principles such as their philosophy of coaching and they consider tough questions such as whether they really put athletes first and how they can do so in even the toughest of situations. The Coaching Principles course materials and online resources help coaches understand their significant position as role models and learn the best methods for coaching, motivating, planning, teaching, and communicating.
The Coaching Principles Classroom Course:
This eight hour course (typically delivered in either one full day or two evenings format) challenges coaches to define their coaching philosophy, objectives, and style; enhance communication and motivational skills; become more effective teachers; and improve time, relationship and risk management skills. Coaching Principles covers the fundamentals of being a successful coach—on and off the field.
Your Instructor:
Joe McCue has been a Certified Coaching Principles Instructor for over six years, including delivering the course as part of a college degree program.
Course Contents:
Unit I - Introduction to Coaching Principles
Unit II - Principles of Coaching
Developing Your Coaching Philosophy
Determining Your Coaching Objectives
Selecting Your Coaching Style
Coaching for Character
Coaching Diverse Athletes
Unit III - Principles of Management
Managing Time
Managing Relationships
Managing Risk
Unit IV - Principles of Physical Training
Training Basics
Training for Energy Fitness
Training for Muscular Fitness
Fueling Your Athletes
Battling Drugs
Unit V - Principles of Behavior
Communicating With Your Athletes
Motivating Your Athletes
Managing Your Athletes’ Behavior
Unit VI - Principles of Teaching
The Games Approach
Teaching Technical Skills
Teaching Tactical Skills
Planning for Teaching
Unit VII - Coaching Principles Wrap-Up
What's Included:
courses and books are available free of charge through the Human Kinetics website. Athletes’ Character Code and Athlete and Coach Relationships are just a few of the dozens of documents available to you through the coach resources area of the Human Kinetics website.
Upon successful completion of your Coaching Principles exam, you will:
or professional development hours to maintain it.
- The ability to e-mail and print your transcript directly from the website.
- A 10% discount on all products purchased online through this website (excluding courses).
School administrators, directors of sport organizations, parents, and athletes all have high expectations for today’s coaches. Moreover, coaches themselves are searching for ways to coach more successfully. Coaches know that a good understanding of the Xs and Os is necessary, but not enough, to be an excellent coach. Today’s coach must also have a sound coaching philosophy and be able to motivate athletes through positive reinforcement. Coaches must be able to:
- coach a diverse group of athletes,
- effectively teach the techniques and tactics of their sport,
- plan for the season and each practice,
- manage all of their coaching relationships,
- send consistent messages that prevent athletes’ use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs,
- train their athletes properly for the sport and
- incorporate the latest information on sport science into their program.
The Coaching Principles classroom course is designed to give coaches the latest information available to effectively teach techniques and tactics, provide for optimal physical preparation, and work with a wide variety of athletes to help them perform their very best. Coaches are led through a series of activities, some of which present simulated situations that will require them to wrestle with choices in making difficult decisions. Coaches are introduced to critical coaching principles such as their philosophy of coaching and they consider tough questions such as whether they really put athletes first and how they can do so in even the toughest of situations. The Coaching Principles course materials and online resources help coaches understand their significant position as role models and learn the best methods for coaching, motivating, planning, teaching, and communicating.
The Coaching Principles Classroom Course:
This eight hour course (typically delivered in either one full day or two evenings format) challenges coaches to define their coaching philosophy, objectives, and style; enhance communication and motivational skills; become more effective teachers; and improve time, relationship and risk management skills. Coaching Principles covers the fundamentals of being a successful coach—on and off the field.
Your Instructor:
Joe McCue has been a Certified Coaching Principles Instructor for over six years, including delivering the course as part of a college degree program.
Course Contents:
Unit I - Introduction to Coaching Principles
Unit II - Principles of Coaching
Developing Your Coaching Philosophy
Determining Your Coaching Objectives
Selecting Your Coaching Style
Coaching for Character
Coaching Diverse Athletes
Unit III - Principles of Management
Managing Time
Managing Relationships
Managing Risk
Unit IV - Principles of Physical Training
Training Basics
Training for Energy Fitness
Training for Muscular Fitness
Fueling Your Athletes
Battling Drugs
Unit V - Principles of Behavior
Communicating With Your Athletes
Motivating Your Athletes
Managing Your Athletes’ Behavior
Unit VI - Principles of Teaching
The Games Approach
Teaching Technical Skills
Teaching Tactical Skills
Planning for Teaching
Unit VII - Coaching Principles Wrap-Up
What's Included:
- Coaching Principles Classroom Course Workbook, 4th Edition.
- Successful Coaching, 4th Edition (Retail Price $49.95).
- Lifetime access to Human Kinetics' vast library of online professional coaching resources.
courses and books are available free of charge through the Human Kinetics website. Athletes’ Character Code and Athlete and Coach Relationships are just a few of the dozens of documents available to you through the coach resources area of the Human Kinetics website.
- Access to the complete Coaching Principles Online Course (Retail Price $70.00).
Upon successful completion of your Coaching Principles exam, you will:
- Be a Human Kinetics Certified Coach.
or professional development hours to maintain it.
- Be listed in the National Coaches Registry (NCR), a comprehensive listing of coaches who have taken Human Kinetics courses and obtained organization-specific certifications.
- Enjoy some great benefits! As a member of the NCR, you receive the following:
- The ability to e-mail and print your transcript directly from the website.
- A 10% discount on all products purchased online through this website (excluding courses).
Coaching Principles Course details:
Two 8 hour, in-person Coaching Principles classroom courses are currently scheduled:
Option 1 (two evenings): Feb. 22nd & 29th - from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
or
Option 2 (one full day): March 1st - from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Both courses will be held at Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth.
The Coaching Principles Classroom Course is only $299.00.
(Only $249.00 when you pre-register. See below for more information.)
Option 1 (two evenings): Feb. 22nd & 29th - from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
or
Option 2 (one full day): March 1st - from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Both courses will be held at Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth.
The Coaching Principles Classroom Course is only $299.00.
(Only $249.00 when you pre-register. See below for more information.)
