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Area of Science:

  • Sport Coaching
  • Pedagogy
  • Coach Development

Background:

  • Systematic observation is a common data collection method in sport coaching.
  • Historically, it primarily described coach behaviors during practice.
  • This traditional use has unfulfilled potential for coach development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore systematic observation as a coach development tool.
  • To reframe systematic observation as a pedagogical instrument.
  • To support coaches in understanding their practice through collaboration.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing principles of dialogic pedagogy.
  • Fostering collaborative knowledge co-construction between researchers and coaches.
  • Supporting reflective practice for coach development.

Main Results:

  • Systematic observation can be effectively used for coach development.
  • A pedagogical approach enhances coaches' self-awareness and practice.
  • Collaborative knowledge building facilitates deeper understanding.

Conclusions:

  • Systematic observation, when viewed as a pedagogical tool, offers significant benefits for coach development.
  • Dialogic pedagogy enables coaches to reflect on and improve their practice.
  • Future research should focus on implementing and evaluating this approach.