Do coaches have theories or a 'bundle of beliefs'? - a conversation with Phil Kearney
Channel: Stuart Armstrong
Date: 16/02/2024

Today, I am thrilled to welcome Phil Kearney back to the show. Phil is a renowned figure in the field of sports science, with a particular focus on skill acquisition and talent development. He brings a wealth of experience from his work as the Associate Professor and course director for a master’s program in applied sports coaching at the University of Limerick in Ireland.

Key Takeaways:

Impact of Coaches’ Beliefs: how coaches’ beliefs not only affect their coaching behaviors but also the transfer of life skills beyond the playing field. Phil underlines the necessity for coaches to critically assess their own beliefs and integrate evidence-based practices.

Theoretical Understanding in Coaching: Understanding various coaching theories, such as ecological dynamics, cognitive psychology, and game-based methods, is essential for effective practice. Phil emphasizes the need for coaches to be well-versed in these theories to enhance their coaching styles.

Professional judgement and decision making (PJDM) in coaching: we unpack this concept and debate it's value as a construct to support coaching practice.

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