Coaching
Is it an art or a science?
This is a question many coaches have debated for a number of years with both parties supporting their views with various arguments and theories. Fundamentally each argument is related to either ‘belief based’ or evidence based’ coaching with belief based opinions relying on the experiences of the coach to inform future decisions and evidence based coaching that is informed by science and research.
It could be argued that a balance of both is needed to be successful; however making informed decisions based on scientific research is a more reliable strategy to achieve success but more importantly to repeat success. Kaizen Central will post a variety of coaching articles to support good coaching practice. Keep an eye out for monthly updates on coaching principles.
There still is debate on evidence based coaching vs. belief based coaching. Here are two opposing opinions; evidence-based: "The Second Law of Thermodynamics" by Brent S. Rushall of San Diego State University and belief-based:"Evidence Based vs. Belief Based Coaching" by Richard Todd of Webball.com. If you have a few minutes, please read each opinion and offer your take on this. After considering these opinions, Robert Robson, sport psychologist and management consultant, stated, "Sports coaching should absolutely be evidence-based, but any argument that places the sole source of evidence in the realm of the scientific method is, I would argue, naive and lacking in an understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of science."
Taken from: http://blog.80percentmental.com/2008/06/winning-olympic-gold-with-sport-science.html
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