Evolution of a Systematic Observation System: The ASU Coaching Observation Instrument

Lacy, Alan C.; Darst, Paul W.

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“…However, the majority of these measurement systems (such as the Coaching Behavior Assessment System: Smith, Smoll, & Hunt, 1977; and Arizona State University Observation Instrument: Lacy & Darst, 1984) are not grounded in theories of motivation and were designed to classify coach behaviors into quantitative behavioral categories (i.e., instruction, praise, feedback etc.) based on a frequency count of exhibited discrete behaviors.…”

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Development and Validation of the Multidimensional Motivational Climate Observation System

Smith

Tessier

Tzioumakis

et al. 2015

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

106

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This article outlines the development and validation of the Multidimensional Motivational Climate Observation System (MMCOS). Drawing from an integration of the dimensions of the social environment emphasized within achievement goal theory and self-determination theory (as assumed within Duda's [2013] conceptualization of "empowering" and "disempowering" climates), the MMCOS was developed to enable an objective assessment of the coach-created motivational environment in sport. Study 1 supported the initial validity and reliability of the newly developed observation system. Study 2 further examined the interobserver reliability and factorial structure of the MMCOS. Study 3 explored the predictive validity of the observational system in relation to athletes' reported basic psychological need satisfaction. Overall, the results of these studies provide preliminary support for the inter- and intraobserver reliability, as well as factorial and predictive validity of the MMCOS. Suggestions for the use of this observational system in future research in sport are provided.

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Development and Validation of the Multidimensional Motivational Climate Observation System

Smith

Tessier

Tzioumakis

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Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

106

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“…Based on an established research coach observation tool (ASUOI) (Lacy & Darst, 1984), the HCOT was modified from to be appropriate to hockey. Programme reflection…”

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Scaffolding Women Coaches’ Development: A Program to Build Coaches’ Competence and Confidence

Allen

Reid

2019

Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal

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Research continues to demonstrate the underrepresentation of women coaches and that barriers outweigh support. The purpose of this practical article is to describe the process undertaken by a National Governing Body of Sport to deliver a learning and development program to support women hockey coaches in Scotland, the Women in Coaching program. Our aim is to share understanding about this example of good practice to provide insight and direction for change that can enhance the experiences and provisions of coach education and development for women coaches. First, we explain the use of scaffolding as a concept to capture the approach adopted in the program to bring together a range of learning situations (e.g., coach education, workshops, systematic observation of coaching practice, mentoring). We then describe and discuss the evidence gathered to inform program development (i.e., workforce analysis, interviews with coaches). Next the delivery of the program and assessment of its impact are discussed (i.e., pre-post self-perceptions, players’ perceptions, coaching behaviors, reflective survey). Finally we present best practices based on the lessons learned from our involvement with the program over the past six years.

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“…This coding of behaviors must obtain reliability. When using the ASUOI, observers must obtain at least an 85% agreement on what is observed and recorded (Lacy & Darst, 1984). The percentage of inter-observer agreement for this research was 88.9%, in excess of the required 85%.…”

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“…This was due to previous research done with the instrument that showed its reliability. Lacy and Darst (1984), first published the ASU Observation Instrument in 1984 with 14 categories and their definitions (Table 1 taken from Lacy and Darst's 1984 article). Other: Any behavior that cannot be seen or heard, or that does not fit into the above categories.…”

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The Importance of Transformational Leadership in the Quest for Group Cohesion: The Case of a University Level Varsity Football Program

Tovell¹,

Gravelle

2009

IJSMaRT

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The purpose of this study was to systematically analyze and describe the behaviors (coach athlete interactions) of university level football coaches, to compare these findings to other studies and to analyze these results in light of transformational leadership. The Arizona State University Observation Instrument (ASUOI), a systematic observation instrument consisting of 14 behavior categories, was used to compile data on the interactions of seven members of the coaching staff. Event recording was used to collect the data of each coach being observed during practice sessions, these sessions were videotaped to determine the interactions between the athletes and the coaches. Segments of the practices were classified as warm-up, group and team. Analysis of the data revealed that the warm-up segment differed significantly from the group and team segments.Instruction was the behavior with the highest percentage in both the group and team segments of practice. Looking at the entire practice, instruction was also the highest occurring behavior -it had the greatest percentage and rpm than any other behavior category. Praise and hustle were also two of the highest occurring behaviors. There was a strong correlation between this study and other studies using the ASUOI and the Coaching Behavior Recording Form (CBRF) in regards to instruction being the highest occurring behavior category. It was concluded that a systematic effort was made by members of the coaching staff to adhere to transformational leadership strategies.

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Evolution of a Systematic Observation System: The ASU Coaching Observation Instrument

Cited by 53 publications

References 2 publications

Development and Validation of the Multidimensional Motivational Climate Observation System

Development and Validation of the Multidimensional Motivational Climate Observation System

Scaffolding Women Coaches’ Development: A Program to Build Coaches’ Competence and Confidence

The Importance of Transformational Leadership in the Quest for Group Cohesion: The Case of a University Level Varsity Football Program

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