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An Integrative Definition of Coaching Effectiveness and Expertise
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The purpose of the current paper is to present an integrative definition of coaching effectiveness and expertise that is both specific and conceptually grounded in the coaching, teaching, positive psychology, and athletes' development literature. The article is organized into six sections. The first section is used to situate the proposed definition in the predominant conceptual models of coaching. The second, third, and fourth sections provide detailed discussion about each of the three components of the proposed definition of coaching effectiveness: (a) coaches' knowledge, (b) athletes' outcomes, and (c) coaching contexts. The proposed definition is presented in the fifth section along with a clarification of common terminology and guiding postulates. The final section includes implications for practice and research.
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“Previous research has largely operationalised coaching effectiveness by employing Côté and Gilbert’s [41] proposed definition, “the consistent application of integrated professional, interpersonal and intrapersonal knowledge to improve athletes’ competence, confidence, connection, and character in specific coaching contexts” (Côté and Gilbert (2009, p.316).”
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“specific characteristics of the instructor/coach of the physical activity interventions (i.e., the level of moral reasoning, the extent of motivational behaviors of the instructor, the experience and knowledge with the target group) may influence the effects on emotional well-being and behaviors of participants of physical activity interventions”
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- Authors
- Côté, J., & Gilbert, W.
- Affiliations
- Queen's University (CA)
- California State University, Fresno (US)
- Venue
- International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2009-09
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 307-323
- ISSN
- 1747-9541 (ISSN-L)
- 2048-397X
- OpenAlex
- W2136418537
- Cited by
- 1,131
- References
- 95
- Citations by year
- 2026: 112 · 2025: 82 · 2024: 93 · 2023: 97 · 2022: 85 · 2021: 92 · 2020: 107 · 2019: 81 · 2018: 64 · 2017: 48 · 2016: 50 · 2015: 52 · 2014: 51 · 2013: 34 · 2012: 29
- FWCI
- 48.02
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (publishedVersion)
- QSpace (Queen's University Library) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Coaching Methods and Impact
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Sports and Physical Education Research
- Keywords
- coaching effectiveness, coaching expertise, coaching context, positive psychology, athlete development
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