Community Sport Coaching

Abstract

The aim of this chapter is to explore the ways that issues associated with 'race', ethnicity and racism can influence community sport, particularly in relation to coaching participants from diverse ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. It begins by considering how ideas of 'race', ethnicity and racism have shaped sporting structures and cultures, including coaching contexts. Here, the authors draw on the concepts of systemic racism and whiteness to examine the racialised power dynamics that continue to exclude minoritised coaches and participants. An overview of the policy landscape related to race equality in sport coaching is then provided -focusing specifically on British sport and English football -to highlight the organisational response to the lack of minoritised coaches in sport. The chapter then shifts to a practitioner focus, first by assessing what factors might contribute to an anti-racist perspective in a coach, and then by offering some recommendations as to what anti-racist coaching practice might look like -before, during and after a coaching session. Readers are encouraged to reflect on how this specifically anti-racist approach contrasts with existing popular coaching practices, particularly when working with ethnically diverse participants.

Judo for older adults: the coaches' knowledge and needs of education

“…(1,2,57). Actually, non-formal and informal learning in sport offer several opportunities for personal growth, cooperation, and responsible behaviors (3,11,57). Moreover, in connecting people from diverse backgrounds, in promoting social understanding, and in breaking barriers, sport practice can be aligned with the principles of sustainable development (48,58).…”

“…adults in the world population and the growing need for active lifestyles (8)(9)(10). In providing guidance (e.g., sport-related and life skill development), support (e.g., motivation, team cohesion, long-term personal growth) and expertise (e.g., enhanced performance, professional feedback), coaches are instrumental in unlocking individuals' full potential and in pursuing success in sports and beyond across the life-span (11,12). In particular, coaching-based programs provide personalized strategies to maximize the benefits of physical activity and optimize health outcomes in late adulthood (3,13,14).…”