Coaching: The Art and Science
“The definition of insanity is
doing the same thing over and
over again and expecting
different results.”
Benjamin Franklin
Design a Basic Sport Program
NCCP Core Competencies
• Problem Solving
– Determine structure of program and
training/competition ratio
– Identify options to enhance program
– Identify training priorities and objectives
at key points of season
– Rank training priorities and apply to
program from sample outlined
Design a Basic Sport Program
NCCP Core Competencies
• Valuing
– Appreciate need for long-term
approach to athlete development
– Ensure role of competition consistent
with long-term approach to athlete
development
Design a Basic Sport Program
NCCP Core Competencies
• Critical Thinking
– Compare structure and key features of
program with recommendations at
promoting LTAD
– Identify specific actions needed to better
align a program with the guidelines
recommended for LTAD
– Establish linkages between program
priorities and practice planning
Design a Basic Sport Program
NCCP Core Competencies
• Leadership
– Formulate vision for program that
promotes LTAD
– Where appropriate, develop rationale for
challenging status quo regarding training
and competition ratios and LTAD
– Develop strategies to manage time and
resources, given the need for LTAD
approach
Designing a Sport Program
• Program vs Team?
– Time Dimensions
• part of LTAD
• Periodization
– Events
• Team sport events (tryouts, practices, schedule, etc.)
• Developmental events (clinics, camps, hosting, etc.)
• Social events (awards, family appreciation, dance, etc.)
– Philosophy (Intentions, Objectives, Priorities)
• Purpose, focus, goals and objectives, policies and procedures
– Structure, Progressions, Adjustment and Evaluation
Sport Form
• Definition
– Representation of the athlete’s level of
readiness (technical, tactical, physical and
psychological) to meet requirements of
competition.
The Training Model
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The Training State
The Training State
• Exercise phase
– Results in fatigue with a reduced ability
to perform
• Recovery phase
– Body returns to pre-training physical
capacity. If training is appropriate
overcompensation occurs
• Homeostasis
– Body adapts to what the prevalent
conditions are
The Training State
If training occurs as overcompensation is starting,
then another round of fatigue, recovery and
overcompensation occurs – consequently more
adaptation takes place
The Training State
If wait too long to train, then overcompensation
fades and no improvement occurs.
The Training State
If train too early, too often,
then overtraining occurs.
Progression Of Sport Form During A Seasonal Program
Consolidation
Sport
Form
Stabilization
to a good
level
Peak
Decline
Building
Program duration (weeks)
Beginning of
the program
Body of the
program
Weeks following the
end of the program
Workbook vs Exam
• Overview of Athlete’s
LTD pg 6-7
• Importance of physical
and motor abilities by
sport family pg. 10-12
• Guidelines for training
athletic abilities pg 13-14,
48-54
• Sample sport programs for
different sport families pg
15-23, 25-28
• Definitions of Athletic
Abilities pg. 9
• Types of Exercises pg.
24, 44-47
• Glossary pg. 58-59
• Major Questions pg 30
• Structure of a Sports
Program pg 31-43
Workbook Tasks
• 2.1 (pg 3) Who are your athletes?
– Select one age group and refer to this group to
complete exercises in Workbook.
• 2.2 (pg 4) What is your program orientation?
– Choose spontaneously, one option per category.
• 2.3 (pg 4-5) How is your program set up?
– Use calendars (pg 25-27) answer 2.3.2-2.3.6
• 2.4 (pg 5-6) What are the events in your program?
– Use planning calendar (pg 24)
see pg 6
Example of a planning calendar
Periods and Phases
Preparation
When
– 1st practice to 1st competition
– General Preparation Phase (GPF)
• 6-8 weeks
• General development of physical,
motor abilities
• Acquisition of new techniques/tactics
• Progressive increase in quantity of
work
» Team bonding
Periods and Phases
Preparation
– Specific Preparation Phase
(SPF)
• 3-5 weeks
• Physical conditioning adapted
to sport
• Specific development of
physical/motor abilities to sport
• Consolidation of
techniques/tactics
• Progressive increase in quantity
and intensity of work
Periods and Phases
Preparation
• Pre-Competition Phase (PCP)
– 2-3 weeks
– 1st selection activities
– Maintenance of general
physical/motor abilities
– Development of specific
physical/motor abilities
– Consolidate technique/tactics
– Prepare for competitions
– Stress management and emotional
control
– Group co-operation
Periods and Phases
Competition
• Competition Phase Regular
(CPR)
– Variable length (schedule)
– Validation and confirmation of
learning
– Stabilization of quantity of work,
maintain practice intensity
– Acquisition/implementation of
game plan
– Stress management, emotional
control
– Group co-operation
Periods and Phases
Competition
• Competition Phase
Peak (CPP)
– Playoffs, championship
tournaments, meets
– Implement game plan to
achieve performance
– Stress management and
emotional control
– Regeneration from fatigue and
stress from regular
competition
– Frequency and intensity
maintained while length
decreased
Periods and Phases
Transition
• 2 to 8 weeks
• Recovery and
regeneration
• Injury healing
• Active rest
• Other activities
Example, Introduction To Competition - Team Sports