An Analysis of Teaching and Coaching Behaviors of Elite Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-2002

Department

Human Performance and Recreation

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the coaching behaviors of 6 elite strength and conditioning coaches from the southern region of the United States. The Arizona State University Coaching Observation Instrument, consisting of 16 behavioral categories, was used for the collection of data. Each coach was observed and filmed on 3 occasions. All observations occurred in the respective team's weight training facility. The data collected in this study consisted of a percentage analysis of the observed coaching behaviors. The most frequently observed behaviors were silent monitoring (21.99%), management (14.62%), and hustle (11.12%). These results indicate that this population of strength and conditioning coaches was predominantly engaged in observation of their athletes (silent monitoring), organization of the weight training activity (management), and verbal statements to intensify effort (hustle). The results are similar to other studies with coaches who were also involved in individual rather than team sports.

Publication Title

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Volume

16

Issue

3

First Page

456

Last Page

460

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