COACHES

A Philosophy of Coaching
Overcoming Athlete Entitlement Issues for Coaches in Athletics

A Philosophy of Coaching

A coaching philosophy gives coaches direction for making many of the difficult decisions encountered on a regular basis. The development of a personal coaching philosophy also allows coaches to critically analyse their own values and beliefs. They must formulate a personal philosophy of coaching that takes into account the following fundamental principals:

• Participation is voluntary.
• Participation should involve healthy competition with a good balance of both educational and recreational experiences.
• Participation should be a positive, enjoyable experience.
• Participation should contribute to the overall growth and development of the athlete.
• Participation should be geared to the overall pursuit of excellence.
• Each athlete should have the opportunity to realize their unique potential.

Overcoming Athlete Entitlement Issues for Coaches in Athletics (pdf)