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Part IV: Coaching and the Community
Expanding Your Coaching Knowledge
Remember, there is no "right way" to swing a golf club. There are "preferred" positions in the swing or skill that are recommended to build an energy efficient, repetitive swinging motion or skill; however, it will be up to the coach to adapt and accommodate to the individual athlete's physical, mental, social and emotional characteristics. At times, this adaptation may vary from the traditional presentation or the "preferred" position.
The laws of physics may not change; however, the ways you present the basic skill preferences will change from minute to minute, athlete to athlete. An instructor must be able to simplify instruction components into short and concise phrases. Explanation, demonstration and application of a particular skill may be presented in many different ways. Expand your coaching knowledge to gain the confidence and information you need to establish a positive, fun learning environment and experience for athletes, assistant coaches and families.
Suggestions
- Study all Special Olympics sport specific coaching and skills resources.
- Stay updated on Special Olympics sport specific rules.
- Attend coaching and training sessions offered by Special Olympics, sport specific federations and associations and high schools.
- Seek assistance and expertise from local sport specific professionals.
- Whenever possible, observe sport specific professionals, coaches and physical educators instructing groups and individuals.
- Sport specific instruction books, DVDs, videos and magazines are helpful tools to stay abreast of coaching styles and techniques.
- Televised sport specific programs and professional tournament coverage, sport specific Web sites, sport specific computer games and strategy CDs can be very informative.
- Observe and apply successful coaching principles from other sports.
- Keep a personal journal of successful coaching tips.
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