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The 3Ps: A tool for coach observation.

Jamie Taylor^1,2,3,4, Áine MacNamara^1,2, Dave Collins^1,2,3

¹School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Science and Health, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland.

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Summary

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A new tool, the 3Ps (procedure, planning, process), was tested for observing coach development practice. It was found to be acceptable and effective by experienced practitioners.

Keywords:

PJDM coach behaviour coach development expertise macrocognition observation sport coaching

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Coaching Education
Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

Growing recognition of the value of in situ coach development.
Limited availability of tools to observe coaching practice effectively.
Need for holistic observation methods in sports coaching.

Purpose of the Study:

To pilot and test the 3Ps tool for observing coaching practice.
To assess the acceptability and perceived effectiveness of the 3Ps tool.
To explore the utility of the 3Ps tool in naturalistic coaching contexts.

Main Methods:

Development of the theoretically neutral 3Ps observation tool (procedure, planning, process).
Integration of the 3Ps tool by 10 experienced coach development practitioners over 12 months.
Semi-structured interviews with practitioners to gather feedback on the tool's use.

Main Results:

Practitioners reported a strong sense of acceptability for the 3Ps tool.
The tool was perceived as effective in observing coaching practice.
Positive opportunity cost was noted, suggesting practical utility.

Conclusions:

The 3Ps tool offers a holistic and practical method for observing coaches' professional judgment and decision-making.
The tool shows promise for generating evidence in naturalistic coaching environments.
Further research is suggested to explore the tool's application and impact in diverse coaching contexts.