by Dr Mark James Carroll
Labours of Sport Coaching helps coaches develop Herculean strength in knowledge. I mostly discuss self-determination theory as applied to coaching, but occasionally explore pedagogy, philosophy, and under discussed or little known areas of coaching research and practice. Sign up for newsletter: https://laboursofsportcoaching.beehiiv.com/subscribe Feedback if LoSC impacts your practice: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rJEqYsDpCm Become a patron: https://shorturl.at/QgMCF Visit website: https://markjcarrollcoaching.wordpress.com/
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April 25, 2025
<p>Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter:</p><p><a href="https://laboursofsportcoaching.beehiiv.com/subscribe" target="_blank">Subscribe| Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach</a></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 The Psychological Needs of Coaches</p><p>02:50 The Role of Autonomy in Coaching</p><p>06:11 Competence and Its Importance for Coaches</p><p>09:04 The Significance of Relatedness in Coaching</p><p>12:09 Creating a Supportive Coaching Environment</p><p>14:59 The Impact of Coach Need Support on Athlete Need Support</p><p>21:09 The Interconnection of Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness</p><p>24:07 The Importance of Community Among Coaches</p><p>27:12 Long-term Development and Career Pathways for Coaches</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about your host and access my services:</p><p>https://markjcarrollcoaching.wordpress.com/consultancy/ </p><p></p><p>Connect with me on LinkedIn:</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjcarrollresearcher/</p><p><br></p>
April 18, 2025
<p>Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter:<a href="https://laboursofsportcoaching.beehiiv.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach</a></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode I chat with Dadi Rafnsson about his latest research working with football clubs to establish a position specific 5 Cs psychosocial language for football coaches and players to use to tangibly bring psychology alive, as a precursor to nurturing their psychosocial development in training and on matchdays. Coaches have a massive part to play in unlocking the developmental potential of psychology in young athletes, and this latest development is a key next steps to realising our potential. I'm currently supervising a PhD project wherein establishing a bespoke psychosocial player profile for an academy forms the first part of this mission, taking massive inspiration from Dadi's work.</p><p><br></p><p>Paper discussed:</p><p>Rafnsson, D., Harwood, C., Steptoe, K., Matthíasdóttir, Á., Sveinbjörnsdóttir, B., & Kristjánsdóttir, H. (2025). Enhancing Role Clarity in Youth Football: Applying the 5Cs to Role Descriptions by Position. International Sport Coaching Journal, 1, 1-13.</p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Psychosocial Profiling in Football</p><p>01:25:31 The Role of Coaches in Psychological Development</p><p>01:28:29 Understanding the Five Cs Framework</p><p>01:31:20 Practical Applications of Psychosocial Skills</p><p>01:34:21 Developing a Common Language for Coaches and Players</p><p>01:37:15 Measuring Psychosocial Behaviors in Training</p><p>01:40:13 Integrating Psychology into Daily Training</p><p>01:43:05 The Importance of Context in Coaching</p><p>01:46:28 Commitment and Its Impact on Performance</p><p>01:49:08 Creating a Supportive Environment for Development</p><p>01:52:24 Accountability and Communication in Coaching</p><p>01:55:27 Future Directions in Psychosocial Training</p><p>02:05:12 Systematic vs. Organic Coaching Approaches</p><p>02:08:04 The Role of Emotional Control in Youth Development</p><p>02:10:45 Lessons from the Project</p><p>02:13:47 Engaging Parents in Youth Sports</p><p>02:16:55 Position-Specific vs. General Player Development</p><p>02:22:42 Cultural Influences on Coaching and Player Development</p><p>02:29:00 Balancing Performance and Psychosocial Development</p><p>02:40:43 Integrating Psychology into Coaching Practices</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about your host and access my services:</p><p>https://markjcarrollcoaching.wordpress.com/consultancy/</p><p> </p><p>Connect with me on LinkedIn:</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjcarrollresearcher/</p>
April 15, 2025
<p>Sign up to my FREE motivational psychology newsletter:</p><p><a href="https://laboursofsportcoaching.beehiiv.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe | Labours of Sport Coaching - The Self-Determined Coach</a></p><p>In this short episode I tackle the conundrum of advocating for athletes' autonomy within the coaching process, when the coaching process is orchestrated - and controlled - by the coach. Even when it feels like athlete choice, it’s ultimately about the coach’s agenda, right? Exploring this argument thought pokes fun at dogmatism in the context of athlete centred coaching, while simultaneously reminding autonomy supportive coaching cynics that coaches still have a duty to AIM for autonomy within their relationship with athletes. Regardless of the fragile validity of athlete autonomy in coaching.</p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Autonomy support in coaching is complex and paradoxical.</li><li>Control in coaching isn't inherently negative.</li><li>True autonomy may not be fully achievable in coaching.</li><li>Coaches always hold power and control over athletes.</li><li>Autonomy support should be structured and guided, not absolute freedom.</li><li>Influence is a natural part of the coaching relationship.</li><li>Effective coaching involves nurturing athlete agency while taking control.</li><li>Coaches should reflect on contradictions within their own philosophies.</li></ul><br/><p>If you enjoy this episode, I suggest you check out these other episodes too:</p><p>Reframing motivation with SDT</p><p>Autonomy supportive coaching 101</p><p>The hidden dimension of motivational coach behaviour</p><p>Learn more about your host and access my services:</p><p>https://markjcarrollcoaching.wordpress.com/consultancy/</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show by becoming a patron:</p><p>https://labours-of-sport.captivate.fm/support</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with me on LinkedIn:</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjcarrollresearcher/</p>
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