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Coaches. A missing link in the health care system
1Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor.
American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|February 11, 1992
Summary
High-quality coaching is crucial for young athletes, impacting behavior and character development. Many states lack coach certification, highlighting a need for improved training and standards in youth sports.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Coaching Education
Background:
- Increasing participation in youth interscholastic athletics necessitates focus on coaching quality.
- The athlete-coach relationship influences behavior modification, social skills, and character development.
- Title IX expanded opportunities, increasing demand for coaches, yet certification remains minimal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the importance of coaching quality in youth athletics.
- To review and contrast existing coaching curricula.
- To advocate for improved coaching standards and certification.
Main Methods:
- Summarized and contrasted four major coaching curricula: ACEP, NYSCA, AHCS, and CET.
- Analyzed the role of coaching in athlete development and risk behavior modification.
Main Results:
- A minority of states mandate coach certification, despite increased need.
- Existing curricula offer frameworks for effective coaching.
- The athlete-coach dynamic is vital for positive youth development.
Conclusions:
- State-mandated coach certification is recommended.
- Physician advocacy for coaching standards is crucial.
- Enhanced sports medicine services are needed to support athletes and coaches.