Supporting coaches' psychological needs

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This episode explores the psychological needs of coaches in sport, prioritising coaches' own sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. I discusses how these needs impact coaches' performance and their inclination towards supporting athletes' needs by extension. As coaches we are performers and people in our own right, deserving of feeling empowered, effective, and connected. A listen for coaches, coaching teams, and operational leadership alike to consider the interaction of coach and athlete support to achieve positive outcomes.

Chapters 00:00 The Psychological Needs of Coaches 02:50 The Role of Autonomy in Coaching 06:11 Competence and Its Importance for Coaches 09:04 The Significance of Relatedness in Coaching 12:09 Creating a Supportive Coaching Environment 14:59 The Impact of Coach Need Support on Athlete Need Support 21:09 The Interconnection of Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness 24:07 The Importance of Community Among Coaches 27:12 Long-term Development and Career Pathways for Coaches

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