Deconstructing caring in the coach athlete relationship: a gentler form of domination

Gearity, Brian; Fisher, Leslee A.; Yandt, Ashley; Perugini, Allison; Knust, Susannah K.; Bejar, Matthew P.; Shigeno, Terilyn C.; Larsen, Leslie K.; Fynes, Jamie M.

doi:10.1080/21640629.2021.1936959

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“…Other theoretical lenses commonly used in sociology of sport coaching might offer promise too. Although Pierre Bourdieu and Michel Foucault do not focus on gender per se, their work has been used to understand complex problems in S&C (coaching) (10,14,15) and women in sport (36), particularly those in leadership positions such as coaching (50), and therefore, these perspectives are also likely to be useful to look at patterns of women's underrepresentation and gendered experiences among SCCs.…”

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Sociological Tools for Improving Women's Representation and Experiences in Strength and Conditioning Coaching

Lord

Kavaliauskas

2022

Strength &Amp; Conditioning Journal

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Women are underrepresented in strength and conditioning (S&C) coaching, arguably more so than women in sport coaching. They account for approximately 6–16% of strength and conditioning coaches at all levels, thus negatively affecting the gendered experiences of women working in S&C. Based on evidence from coaching research, this is likely because of longstanding patterns of structural bias and discrimination, which is inherent in sport, but it is important for future strength and conditioning coaches (SCCs), both men and women, that more equitable practices and opportunities are implemented. In this article, we present 3 sociological perspectives as tools for those working in S&C, including individual coaches, educators, governing bodies, and organizations, to critically examine their gendered practices and environments. We hope that by doing sociology within their day-to-day practice, those working in S&C can develop a better awareness of structural bias and forms of discrimination that affect women SCCs' experiences and then, where possible, make positive changes for women working in the field.

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Section: Concluding Thoughts: Practical Applications and Recommendationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sociological Tools for Improving Women's Representation and Experiences in Strength and Conditioning Coaching

Lord

Kavaliauskas

2022

Strength &Amp; Conditioning Journal

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“…Indeed, research adopting such a post-humanist approach is not novel within sport coaching, and previous scholarship adopting this perspective has impacted our understanding of what constitutes ethical coaching practice when delivered face to face. 59 (See Gearity et al 60 for a Foucauldian deconstruction of ‘caring’ in the coach-athlete relationship.) However, when researching the emerging area of ORC/CD, there still appears to be a tendency to favour the humanistic, dualist perception that things have fixed identities, features, and capacities.…”

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Aligning online and remote coaching with the digital age: Novel perspectives for an emerging field of research and practice

Bennett,

Szedlak

2023

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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In the context of contemporary coaching, it is necessary to explore approaches that cater to the needs and preferences of modern learners. Given the emergence of online/remote coaching and coach development (ORC/CD) in recent years, this could involve the exploration of frameworks and onto-epistemologies that better ensure alignment with contemporary understandings of learning in the digital era. In the current article, we take the opportunity to explore some of the possible theoretical considerations that can inform future research in this emerging area; and thus support the application of technology-enhanced coaching/learning in sport coaching contexts. First, we philosophically position our arguments within a ‘new culture of learning’ (NCOL) – a framework that is congruent with online learning experiences. From there, we consider Connectivism – as an expression of New Materialism – as a suitable onto-epistemology to guide future research given its recognition of networked ways of being in the twenty-first century. We conclude by suggesting heutagogy (self-determined learning) as an appropriate signature ‘∼gogy’ for ORC/CD environments.

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“…in the ways mentioned above illuminates the unregulated and precarious work of sport coaches in the Canadian context. And yet, even though care and caring has received considerable uptake in sport and sport coaching scholarship (27)(28)(29)(30)(31), a common thread that runs through the sport system as it relates to sport coaches is that they are not considered subjects in need of care themselves as much as they are providers of care to athletes to ensure athletes are unharmed, have positive sport experiences, and perform well (32).…”

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Self-care as self-preservation: where is the support for coaches' self-care in Canadian sport?

McCullogh,

Safai

2023

Front. Sports Act. Living

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Deconstructing caring in the coach athlete relationship: a gentler form of domination

Cited by 17 publications

References 27 publications

Sociological Tools for Improving Women's Representation and Experiences in Strength and Conditioning Coaching

Sociological Tools for Improving Women's Representation and Experiences in Strength and Conditioning Coaching

Aligning online and remote coaching with the digital age: Novel perspectives for an emerging field of research and practice

Self-care as self-preservation: where is the support for coaches' self-care in Canadian sport?

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