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Professional development themes in strength and conditioning coaches.

David A Tod¹, Kath A Bond, David Lavallee

¹Department of Sport and Exercise Science, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom. dvt@aber.ac.uk

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Experienced strength and conditioning coaches evolve their practice by integrating client needs and experience-based knowledge. Their professional development involves continuous learning, confidence building, and reduced narcissism over their careers.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Coaching Education
Human Movement

Background:

Professional development is crucial for experienced strength and conditioning coaches.
Understanding the evolving needs of elite athletes requires continuous learning.
Coaches' career trajectories influence their service-delivery and role perception.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore professional development themes in experienced strength and conditioning coaches.
To identify key influences shaping coaches' expertise and practice.
To understand the emotional and cognitive shifts during a coaching career.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study involving 15 experienced strength and conditioning coaches.
Semi-structured interviews were conducted and transcribed verbatim.
Content analysis was used to identify key themes in professional development.

Main Results:

Coaches' practices became more flexible and client-driven over time.
Role understanding broadened to include stakeholders and athlete relationships.
Shift from external justification to experience-based decision-making was observed.
Key influences included athlete experience, peer interaction, literature, and personal experiences.
Coaches reported initial anxiety evolving into confidence, and reduced narcissism regarding athlete outcomes.

Conclusions:

Effective strength and conditioning coaches develop through experience, mentorship, and continuous learning.
Professional growth involves adapting service delivery, broadening role perception, and internalizing decision-making.
Understanding the emotional journey of coaches aids in optimizing their development and effectiveness.
Findings can inform professional development programs for strength and conditioning practitioners.