COACH OF DEVELOPING COMPETITORS
THE SKILLS OF THE COACH
GENERAL CONCEPTS INTRODUCED TO ATHLETES:
begin to train to increase competitive results; further develop personal qualities and healtHy lifestyles
through golf and competition; participation in regional, provincial and national competition
Coaches in this context will have skills in the following areas:
• More advanced Program development
• Developing individualized performance and yearly training plans
• Strong program administration
• Management of travelling competitions
• Ability to provide strong learning environments creating critical thinking, problem solving
skills with athletes
• Increased knowledge of the rules of golf
• Introduction to facilitation and team management skills to coordinate sport science expertise
(nutrition, mental, fitness) including the athlete's personal swing instructors
• Tournament preparation and competition debrief
• Parent relationships
• Developed skill as an equipment fitter including all clubs and balls
• More developed management of statistics
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