Being a great coach doesn't mean you'll be a great coach developer.
We often assume that someone who was a high-level player will make a great coach.
And that a successful coach will naturally be able to develop other coaches.
🚫 That logic doesn’t hold up.
Coach Development
Elite coaches bring credibility and deep sports insight.
But research shows that effective coach developers need:
- Pedagogical expertise
- Emotional intelligence
- A learner-centred mindset.
Skills rarely developed in coaching pathways.
Not every effective coach is an effective coach developer.