SCP 2012 Reflection

The aim of my final post for my SCP 2012 assignment is to sum up all the valuable information, resources and experiences I have gained from the unit.

I've learnt:

* That it is not only technical intelligence that will make you a good coach, that emotional intelligence is also essential in conveying your information onto your athlete and in some cases their parents.

* That coaching styles should be different for each athlete and accommodate for varies forms of environment, from competition to away from home training.

* That the role of the coach is different. My understanding from this unit has broadened my definition of the word coach, and I hope to only further my understanding through the rest of my studies.

* The importance of a mentor program in the learning and acquisition of coaching skills and practices.

* Through my presentation, I identified a very large gap in the literature regarding the use of flippers in a swimming training program. Coming to the conclusion that it is beneficial to include flippers in a training program however, in moderate use to prevent reliance.

* The importance of sharing your information to gain further insight and understanding.

* The importance in having a structured training program, no matter what level of coaching you partake in.

* The wide range of role's that come under the title 'coach'.

I hope you have all enjoyed my journey through this unit as much as I have.