The Sport Psych Show #259 Dr Keith McShan & Dr Whitney Moore - The Coach-Athlete Relationship From the Coaches’ Perspective
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Nov 20, 2023 Dr. Keith McShan, an Assistant Professor at Missouri State University with a coaching background, and Dr. Whitney Moore, a former strength and conditioning coach now at East Carolina University, delve into the pivotal coach-athlete relationship. They explore research on achievement goal theory and its role in athlete motivation. The conversation highlights the importance of trust, flexibility, and meaningful connections in coaching, emphasizing that a supportive environment leads to improved performance and well-being for both athletes and coaches.
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Inspirational Coaches
- When asked about coach-athlete relationships, coaches often recall specific coaches who inspired them.
- These memories focus on the positive experiences and interactions, not wins or losses.
Limited Coach Perspective Research
- Only 10% of coach-athlete relationship research focuses on the coaches' perspective.
- This is surprising as coaches significantly influence relationship dynamics.
Key Coaching Behaviors
- Create a caring environment, offer choices, and give positive feedback.
- Avoid autocratic coaching styles and focus on self-referenced improvement.