With a Focus in The H igh S chool Shot and Discus By Sean Denard North Central College Throws Coach OVER VIEW Philosophy Organization Perceiving the Female Thrower Psychology Coaching Cues ID: 216705
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Coaching The Female Thrower
With a Focus in: The High School Shot and Discus
By Sean
Denard
, North Central College Throws CoachSlide2
OVER VIEW
PhilosophyOrganizationPerceiving the Female ThrowerPsychologyCoaching CuesDiscus TechniqueShot TechniqueWeight Room ExercisesKey LiftsSlide3
PHILOSOPHY
Discover Purpose from your athletes regarding their membership with the teamUnderstand relativity of success Internal vs ExternalCreate an Environment for the opportunity of successEstablish Directive
of Constructive BehaviorRecognize disposition: Tasks vs RelationshipsImplement periods of Communication & BroadcastingExplain reasons for actionsLeave Them UnsatisfiedSlide4
OrganizationSlide5
ORGANIZATION
Group SizeEvent Group Size may range from a few to 50 athletesSub Groups of 4-8 yield best productivityAthletes will naturally divide into subset groupsTalentSocial
Observe this migration but also interact keeping certain athletes together or separate for constructive purposesGroups should predicate on: 1. Proven Talent 2. Work Ethic 3. Chemistry 4. Potential Talent 5. Strength 6. AgeSlide6
ORGANIZATION
Practicing Boys and Girls Together VS SeparatePROS:Group Best Throwers TogetherGroup Complimentary Throwers TogetherBreaks Down BarriersCONS:
May Draw Attention to Differential Coaching StylesDistractionsFinding Space to Drill/ThrowHallwaysParking LotsTrackSide WalksDrive WaysWeight RoomAthletes should share time but not racks unless strength levels are closeRotate and Split into groups of Throwing, Lifting, Drilling, Additional Exercises Implements Make sure your athletes have the proper tools to be successful.Slide7
PERCEIVING THE FEMALE THROWERSlide8
Males and Females Operate Within Different Parameter of Athleticism Stereotypically Males are Viewed as Better Athletes Than Females
Some Females are Better Athletes Than MalesMore Frequent in Lower Levels of Competition Such as High School AthleticsNot as Prevalent in Elite SettingsAt Pinnacle of Sport Athleticism Greater Separations Occur Regarding Approaches to Coaching Genders At High School Level this Separation is Little to Not Existent:
Coaching the Male and Female should be near identical approachFemale Throwers Need to Be Pushed Integrate Like Throwers with Like Throwers Integrate Top Females with Top Males Integrate Middle Females with Middle Males etcSlide9
KEY CHARACTERISTCS
MALETask OrientatedHigh Level of StrengthAuthoritarian Sports History Results in High Level of Coachability
FEMALERelationship OrientatedHigh Level of Body AwarenessAdhocracy History Results in High Level of CommunicationSlide10
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
American Disposition Towards Strength and Weight Room Exercises Allows Easy Misinterpretation of Female CapabilitiesSlide11
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
When Appraising Throwers: Keep Your Eyes in The RingBe Aware of Adherence to Practice PlanAllow Grace PeriodSlide12
PSYCHOLOGICAL KEYS
MALEWant to Feel like they are ‘the best’Wants to believe Coach has best program to make them ‘the best’Prone to more exhibits of being devoid of emotions
FEMALEWant to Feel like they are ‘good’Want to believe Coach thinks they are or can be ‘good’Prone to more exhibits of emotionsSlide13
Coaching cues Slide14
COACHING CUES
Certain Athletes Need to Be Treated Different Ways DO NOT LIMIT THIS DISTINCTION TO GENDERCoach to their PERSONALITYConsider Background of AthleteFamilyHeritageMotivationAbilitySlide15
COACHING CUES
More Often in Coach Denard’s Personal Experience His Female Athletes Have Needed Greater, More Constant Positive Reinforcement Than His
Male AthletesMale Athletes Have Many Similar Thought Processes, However, Culture Has Taught Them to Internalize MomentsCOMMUNICATION IS ESSENTIAL in Building Relationships That Will Help Athletes Construct Positive Self-AwarenessSlide16
#1 KEY FOR COACHING FEMALE THROWERS
Allow for Strong, Authentic Relationship Between Yourself and Your Athletes.Communication
OwnershipResponsibilityEntrepreneurship Slide17
Discus techSlide18
DISCUS TECHNIQUE
KEY POINTS:Body AwarenessYoung Females May Have Greater BA Than MalesComfortability Young Males May Have Great Comfort With Their Bodies Than Females ConfidenceFemale Lack of Confidence May Root In Body ComfortabilityMale Lack of Confidence May Root In Body AwarenessSlide19
DISCUS TECHNIQUE
KEY POINTS:The 1K is not the 1.6K or the 2KAccelerate Discus Around Body in EntryBlocking in Finalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeKaFNVR9UUSlide20
Shot TechSlide21
SHOT PUT TECH
Glide is QueenSpin is option if matches athletes mind/level of athleticismTransfer to BlockStraight LineFLICKhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soGmSXFO7wISlide22
WEIGHT ROOM
KEY POINTS:Acceleration is keyStrength is secondSafety in liftingUnderstand correlation of 4/1K as compared to 5/7/2KSlide23
KEY LIFTS
SquatsGood MorningsCleanSnatchJerkBenchTwistsSlide24
North Central College Throws Camp
Contact Head Throws Coach, Sean Denard @630-294-2466Orsgdenard@noctrl.edu
Shot Put, Discus, Hammer Camps in June and July