Case study – development of coach´s communication skills using Video Interaction Guidance method
Abstract
This case study relates to the field of sport psychology describing coach´s tasks and skills. Good communication skills contribute to enhancement of the performance, personal growth, good interpersonal relationship and also to positive motivational climate. The aim of this case study is to use the Video Interaction Guidance (VIG, in Czech Republic VTI; Biemans, 1990) method for working with coach in order to develop his communication and social skills and consequently evaluate utility of this method. Based on the previous experience of the author with this intervention method (Baláková, 2011, 2013) number of interventions was extended. Methods used for the purpose of the evaluation of the intervention (participated observing, semi-structured interview with coach and questionnaires completed by players) have been slightly modified. The paper helps to increase the number of VIG application areas and shows the direction how it is possible to educate coaches and improve their skills.
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Keywords
VIG, coach`s skills, interaction, interventionLiterature
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