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Insights from expert coaches on technical performance evaluation in rowing: a pilot study.

Erik Baumann¹, Michael J Schmid¹

¹Institute of Sport Science, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

|October 25, 2024

Summary

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Expert rowing coaches evaluate athlete technique through perceived force, movement precision, and rhythm. While backgrounds show similarities, individual subjective criteria vary, leading to diverse coaching approaches for optimal rowing performance.

Keywords:

coaches’ eye coaching expertise rower technical skills assessment

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Biomechanics
Coaching Expertise

Background:

Rowing performance has advanced due to research and training.
Rowing technique and biomechanics are crucial for performance.
Coaches' expertise is vital for technical evaluation, especially for novice coaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how expert rowing coaches assess on-water rowing technique.
To understand the criteria expert coaches use to identify and correct technical flaws.

Main Methods:

Semi-structured interviews with four national team coaches.
Repertory grid technique to identify initial assessment foci.
Content analysis of acquired data.

Main Results:

Identified positive and negative aspects of rowing technique.
Three main themes emerged: perceived force application, perceived movement precision, and perceived rhythm and timing.
Coaches with similar backgrounds showed similar initial foci, but subjective criteria differed.

Conclusions:

Expert coaches' assessment of rowing technique involves distinct themes.
Individual subjective criteria among coaches can lead to similar athlete technique execution.
Understanding these diverse criteria can inform coaching development and athlete training.