The Constraints Collective Episode 10: Coach education and development with Marianne Davies
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Jun 19, 2024 Marianne Davies, Senior Coach Developer for UK Coaching, shares insights from her 25+ years in adventure sports and education. She discusses how an ecological perspective is shaping coach education, addressing the disconnect between qualifications and real-world challenges. Marianne emphasizes the importance of flexible frameworks, self-directed learning, and research integration. The conversation promotes creating supportive, personalized learning environments and encourages collaboration among coaches and athletes for enhanced development.
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Coaching Complexity
- The current coach education system treats coaching as complicated, seeking a single "best practice".
- This system struggles to adapt to the complex, ever-evolving nature of real-world coaching.
Improving Coach Education
- Connect different parts of the coaching ecosystem, including policymakers and insurers.
- Prioritize assessment for learning to help coaches individualize their approach.
Transforming Assessment
- Shift focus from assessment of learning to assessment for and as learning.
- Empower coaches to self-assess, fostering autonomy and continuous improvement.