When to coach, teach, or train, with Dennie Wilson

Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter: Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach In this episode I chat with Dennie Wilson, Dance Artist and Educator at the Royal Academy of Dance, about her paper 'Building a case for coaching: informing an innovative, pedagogical approach to dancer development'. The paper outlines a framework for reconceptualising what it means to educate dancers by differentiating and diversifying our thoughts and actions across teaching, training, and now coaching. The conversation is about more than mere semantics and offers food for thought around the pedagogy of sport coaching! Takeaways Training can mean different things in different contexts. Coaching involves a deeper understanding of the individual's needs. Teaching is not just about imparting knowledge, but also about facilitating learning. Mentoring provides guidance based on experience and wisdom. Daily training can include subtle pedagogical nuances that enhance performance. The roles of trainer, coach, and mentor can overlap significantly. Understanding the elements of each role can improve effectiveness. Language plays a crucial role in how education is perceived and delivered.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Motivation Behind the Paper 04:56 The Role of Coaching in Dance 08:50 Exploring Different Perspectives in Dance and Coaching 13:06 The Inner Game of Dance: A New Approach 19:11 Teaching vs. Coaching: Understanding the Differences 24:46 The Importance of Values in Education and Coaching 28:58 Challenges in Dance Education: Tradition vs. Innovation 34:31 Holistic Technique: Embracing Individuality in Dance 37:04 The Balance of Technique and Performance in Dance 38:36 Navigating Modern Dance Expectations and Comparisons 39:58 The Importance of Reflective Practice in Dance Education 42:02 Goal Setting and Individualised Learning in Dance 46:36 The Shift in Teaching Approaches and Mental Models 55:09 Developing a Practice Framework for Dance Education If you enjoyed this episode, I suggest checking out this other episode too: Learning from esport COACHING, with Matthew Watson Learn more about your host and access my services: https://markjcarrollcoaching.wordpress.com/consultancy/

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