Coaching under pressure : a study of Olympic coaches

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Coachen unter Belastungsdruck : eine Untersuchung olympischer Trainer
Autor:Olusoga, Peter; Maynard, Ian; Hays, Kate; Butt, Joanne
Erschienen in:Journal of sports sciences
Veröffentlicht:30 (2012), 3, S. 229-239, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0264-0414, 1466-447X
DOI:10.1080/02640414.2011.639384
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Erfassungsnummer:PU201401000082
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Abstract

The Olympic environment has been identified as particularly stressful and unlike any other in terms of the media attention and focus placed on the competition. While the potential negative consequences of stress for coaches and their athletes have
been explored, relatively little is known about the factors underpinning successful Olympic coaching performance. We explored elite coaches’ perceptions of the factors that enable them to coach in a stressful Olympic environment. Eight coaches from one of Great Britain’s most successful Olympic teams (i.e. consistent medal winners in the previous three Olympics) were interviewed. Inductive content analysis indicated that psychological attributes (e.g. emotional control), preparation (e.g. strategic approach), and coping at the event (e.g. team support) were factors that coaches perceived as important for successful Olympic coaching. In addition, coaches offered specific suggestions for training and development. Key themes included coach interaction (e.g. mentoring, formalizing contact) and simulating Olympic pressure. These findings offer suggestions for the education of developing coaches on the pathway to elite sports coaching. Verf.-Referat