Supporting The Mental Health Of Elite-Level Coaches Through Early Intervention

Frost, Joshua; Walton, Courtney C.; Purcell, Rosemary; Rice, Simon

doi:10.1016/j.asmr.2023.04.017

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“…Organisations and governing bodies should also consider early intervention strategies (e.g. pathways to support) that aim to assist coaches who may be presenting symptoms prior to the emergence of a mental disorder, to safeguard coaches from experiencing intensi ed symptoms that could lead to dismissal or resignation from the role [53]. Although current evidence indicates that multiple individual, interpersonal (e.g.…”

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“…The inclusion and exclusion criteria were established using the Population-Concept-Context (PCC) framework developed by the JBI Scoping Review Methodology Group [50,52]. The population were classi ed as elite-level coaches who operate as part of the management team or leadership group, and regularly work with athletes or teams competing at the Olympic, Paralympic, international, national, professional or National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level [53]. Although the term 'elite' has historically evaded a conceptually uni ed de nition throughout sport, this research aligns with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) [54] and Reardon et al's [55] conceptualisation of elite sport.…”

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The mental health of elite-level coaches: A systematic scoping review

Frost,

Walton,

Purcell

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Background: Elite-level coaches are exposed to multiple performance, organisational and personal stressors which may contribute towards reduced mental health and wellbeing. This systematic scoping review examined the current body of evidence to explore what is known about the mental health of elite-level coaches (i.e. wellbeing and mental ill-health), the risk and protective factors that influence coach mental health, and the relationship between mental health and coaching effectiveness. Methods: The review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. A systematic search was undertaken and updated in September 2022 using six electronic databases. Results: 12,376 studies were identified and screened, with 42 studies satisfying the inclusion criteria. Despite the paucity of high-quality research, findings indicated that 41% of the included studies examined themes connected to wellbeing, with 76% assessing the nature or prevalence of mental ill-health in elite-level coaches. Among studies exploring mental ill-health, coach burnout was the primary focus, while scant research examined symptoms associated with clinical disorders (e.g. anxiety and depression). Overall, psychological outcomes for elite-level coaches were shaped by risk and protective factors operating at the individual, interpersonal, organisational and societal level. Preliminary evidence was also found to suggest that poor mental health may contribute towards reduced coaching effectiveness. It is proposed that coaching effectiveness could therefore be employed as a ‘hook’ to engage elite-level coaches in greater consideration of their mental health needs. Conclusion: Alongside the development of methodologically robust research, there is a need to examine dynamic individual (e.g. psychological skills), interpersonal (e.g. strong social supports) and organisational (e.g. workload) factors that aim to preserve the mental health and optimise the efficacy of elite-level coaches.

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The mental health of elite-level coaches: A systematic scoping review

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Purcell

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“…In the first selected article (Frost et al, 2023), it is indicated that implementing a tool for monitoring the mental state of elite-level coaches would help identify elevated stress levels early and prevent the development of illnesses. The essence of monitoring was described as a "tool that identifies early" and "allows intervention".…”

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“…Monitoring System Components (Frost et al, 2023) "Academics and representatives of the sports industry would benefit from a tool that identifies signs of psychological stress and mental illness among elite-level coaches. Such a tool would help identify early and intervene before the development of mental illness or the onset of a mental crisis.…”

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Meaning of Sport Monitoring and Its Development Tendencies

Vītoliņš,

Fernāte,

Kovaļovs

2024

SIE

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The earliest research on analytics in sports dates back to 1912 with the work by Hugh Fullerton on the correlation between baseball player hits, throws, and catching techniques, and success in the game. Nowadays with equally high technological and financial availability, the efficiency of the training process becomes more relevant. A well-organized and managed training process, combined with high technology and financial accessibility, will be the determining factor for successful performance. Research aim: to compare and analyse the meaning of sport monitoring and its development tendencies. Research methods: a systematic review of scientific literature was conducted, examining scientific articles available in the ScienceDirect and Google Scholar electronic databases (publishing date 2014-2024) using the following keywords: "monitoring", "sport monitoring”, “performance monitoring”, and “coaching monitoring". As a result of the study, the use of the term 'monitoring' in the context of the sport environment was clarified. The meaning and function of monitoring involves continuous systematic data collection based on selected criteria, with its most essential function being the ability to instantly inform involved parties about the characteristics of the performance process. Monitoring in sports is primarily applied in terms of athlete and team performance analytics. However, it is equally important to continuously and systematically observe the activities of coaches with the aim of providing feedback for improvement.

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Psychological Safety for Mental Health in Elite Sport: A Theoretically Informed Model

Walton,

Purcell,

Pilkington

et al. 2023

Sports Med

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Elite sports contexts are highly pressurised and frequently enforce a win-at-all-costs approach. This narrow focus on performance outcomes can potentially contribute in negative ways to the mental health of those within these environments. In this Current Opinion paper, we propose a model that outlines how key elements contributing to psychologically safe or unsafe environments may contribute to better or worse mental health outcomes, respectively. In an environment in which individuals feel safe to show their authentic selves rather than ‘wear a mask’, different experiences of mental health are likely to be normalised, help-seeking behaviour increased, and thus, mental health outcomes enhanced. We outline how sports teams and organisations can contribute to this through the creation of appropriate policies and procedures, in addition to leaders modelling and reinforcing positive cultural norms. It is intended that the theoretical model can inform stakeholders in elite sport as well as future research directions.

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Supporting The Mental Health Of Elite-Level Coaches Through Early Intervention

Cited by 11 publications

References 87 publications

The mental health of elite-level coaches: A systematic scoping review

The mental health of elite-level coaches: A systematic scoping review

Meaning of Sport Monitoring and Its Development Tendencies

Psychological Safety for Mental Health in Elite Sport: A Theoretically Informed Model

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