Balancing Autonomy and Guidance in Sports Coaching

This chapter explores the significance of enhancing self-efficacy and expectations in athletes through well-balanced autonomy support. It emphasizes the need for coaches to tailor their guidance according to the player's experience, particularly in high-pressure situations, while discussing key concepts like external focus and differential learning. The chapter also addresses the importance of varied practice and attentional focus for different skill levels, integrating recent research to optimize training strategies.