Alan Keane, Performance basketball coach, and Great Britain U20 National Team Basketball Head Coach, discusses his coaching approach focused on meeting individual needs. Topics include mental skills coaching, acceptance and commitment strategies, teamwork principles, and self-regulated learning in high-performance sports.
Coaching is about service and growth, not monetary gain.
Supporting players' challenges fosters personal and team growth.
Balancing fulfillment and stress is crucial for coaches' well-being.
Deep dives
Alan Keene's Extensive Coaching Background and Inspiration from Personal Experiences
Alan Keene, a seasoned basketball coach, discusses his journey working with coaches, leading a club in Edinburgh, and coaching the GB Basketball Federation's under 18 national team. An impactful moment at his mother's funeral solidified his passion for coaching as a form of service and giving back, rather than for monetary gain.
Importance of Helping Others and Personal Growth in Coaching
Keene reflects on the significance of aiding others as a coach, highlighting the fulfilling aspect of witnessing growth and cohesion within the team. He shares how supporting players in challenges can also lead to personal fulfillment, emphasizing the valuable exchanges and impacts seen within the team dynamic.
Well-being Challenges Faced by Professional Coaches
The podcast delves into the well-being concerns faced by professional coaches, exploring the pressures and impacts on mental health from performance expectations, judgments, and criticisms. Keene discusses the delicate balance between finding fulfillment and experiencing stress as a coach, shedding light on the vulnerability and challenges in maintaining well-being within high-stakes coaching environments.
Exploration of Positive Psychology and Well-being in Coaching
Keene and the host engage in a conversation around positive psychology theories, specifically Martin Seligman's PERMA model, linking it to coaching practices. They discuss the importance of creating a robust 'why' and fostering well-being through positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments in coaching environments.
Benefits and Challenges of Self-Regulated Learning in Coaching
The podcast concludes with a focus on self-regulated learning in coaching, where Keene shares insights from his professional doctorate study in this area. Delving into the integration of self-regulated learning principles within coaching practices, Keene emphasizes the importance of aligning coaching methods with players' individual strengths, decision-making skills, and learning styles for enhanced team performance and growth.
I’m delighted to speak with basketball coach and qualified teacher, Alan Keane this week.
Alan is a performance basketball coach with a focus on meeting the needs of the people he works with. He is the Great Britain U20 National Team Basketball Head Coach.
Alan is also co-founder of MVMT sports, a mission-driven business for people who believe sport should be a movement for good (not bad). MVMT provides training, support and tools for coaches who want to be difference-makers. The MVMT brand champions coaches who put people before winning.
Alan is currently undertaking a Professional Doctorate in Coaching Science. He researches current strategies, motivations and evaluator approaches used by coaches, and intervention strategies to develop self-regulated learners.
Alan has won numerous coaching and teaching awards including: Great Britain National Team Coach, England Commonwealth Games Coach, Sky Sports Living for Sport Outstanding Contribution by a Teacher Award Nominee, Chris Morgan Coach of The Year Winner, and Sky Sports Teacher of The Year Finalist.
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