S&C coaches are uniquely positioned to understand the psychological pressures that accompany athletic performance.

Discover how Self-Determination Theory can help S&C coaches increase athlete motivation, engagement and performance through autonomy-supportive coaching.

The coach needs a comprehensive understanding of motivation to construct a positive training environment that is sensitive to the elemental motives of the athletes.

Des Ryan works for Setanta College as Director of Coaching & Athletic Development, a leading performance manager and world-renowned practitioner in youth athletic development.

Police Negotiation requires several qualities, Advanced Communication skills practiced, refined and utilised by Negotiators across the globe transfer directly into the sporting arena.

Explore a professional judgement and decision-making framework for S&C coaching, integrating athlete needs, coaching knowledge, context and reflective practice.

This review defines reflection and discusses how characteristics of reflection applying to S&C.

This article synthesises literature on reflective practice in sport, providing recommendations on improving coaching effectiveness through reflective practice.