#283 Derek O’Riordan - The Craft of Coaching
The Sport Psych Show
Authenticity Over Authority in Coaching
Being authentically oneself as a coach and letting go of the need to prove knowledge or authority can lead to more acceptance and effective coaching. Although scientific knowledge underpins decisions and analysis, it is not flaunted as a badge. Treating players as individuals, supporting their development, and using science and psychology in the background can inform coaching practices effectively, such as intentionally creating confusion to add cognitive load in training.
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