| Date |
Topics |
| 8/22-26 |
Introduction
Principles of coaching
Characteristics of an effective coach
Roles of coaches |
| 8/29-9/2 |
Philosophy of coaching
Possible interview questions
Goals and goal setting |
| 9/7-9 |
Types of coaches
Different coaching styles
Ethical dilemmas |
| 9/12-16 |
How important is winning
Win as much as you can |
|
9/19-23 |
Article critique #1
TEST #1
History of youth sports in the United States |
| 9/26-30 |
"Youth Sports, IS Winning
Everything?"
Parental pressures
Parent Orientation Program |
| 10/3-7 |
Coaches professional
responsibility to athletes
Coaching certifications
Introduction to sport pedagogy
Principles for establishing effective practices |
| 10/10-12 |
Teaching new sport skills
Discussion - what criteria to determine team, varsity, travel squad,
starters, etc.?
Evaluation process - athletes and coaches |
| 10/17-21 |
Article critique #2
TEST #2
Introduction to sport psychology - communication |
| 10/24-28 |
Sport psychology - building
credibility
Sport psychology - communication
Sport psychology - motivation
Presentations |
| 10/31-411/4 |
Sport psychology - teach
cohesiveness
sport psychology - metal practice
Sport psychology - burnout and slump
Presentations |
| 11/7-11 |
Sport psychology - principles of
reinforcement
Sport psychology - types of rewards
Sport psychology - undesirable behaviors
Presentations |
| 11/14-16 |
Sport psychology - effective
punishment/discipline
Presentations
Article critique #3 |
| 11/21 |
TEST #3
Development of team rules and regulations
Selection of assistant coaches
Guidelines for motivating assistants |
| 11/28-12/2 |
Principles of training
Development of speed
Legal liability |
| 12/5-7 |
Legal responsibilities to
student-athlete
Waivers and consent forms
Risk management |
| 12/13 |
FINAL EXAM --
9:00 a.m. |