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The Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport: Lessons from Applied Science and Effective Coaches
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to offer a tool both for identifying the qualities of effective coaches and for facilitating the professional development of youth sport coaches. We have labeled this tool the Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport (PofTSS) to reflect the widely held position that effective coaching is dependent upon teaching success. The PofTSS draws on multiple sources: (a) the authors’ experiences across diverse careers in sport psychology, educational psychology, collegiate and professional sport, coaching, business performance and occupational stress, (b) four decades of coaching research, and (c) first-hand experience studying, playing for, and working with legendary sport coach John Wooden. The PofTSS, which includes 15 blocks and 10 pieces of mortar, focuses coaches on improvement of their teaching skills. This emphasis on self-improvement rather than measuring oneself against the performances of others is consistent with current views on how best to develop human potential across domains.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Gilbert, W., Nater, S., Siwik, M., & Gallimore, R.
- Affiliations
- California State University, Fresno (US)
- University of California, Los Angeles (US)
- Venue
- Journal of Sport Psychology in Action
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2010-10-11
- Volume
- 1
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 86-94
- ISSN
- 2152-0704 (ISSN-L)
- 2152-0712
- OpenAlex
- W2148246139
- Cited by
- 34
- References
- 1
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 4 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 3
- FWCI
- 4.30
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Sport Psychology in Action (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Sports and Physical Education Research
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Coaching Methods and Impact
- Keywords
- youth coaches, coach professional development, teaching skills, John Wooden, coaching philosophy, human development, human potential development, sport psychology
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