Exploring the development of expert swimming coaches

Recently, there has been growing recognition of the crucial role and contribution of sport coaches to modern society. Careers in coaching have not been the subject of extensive research, however it is essential to understand how coaches are educated, developed, and supported. Specifically, interest in coaching expertise has been growing worldwide. This study aimed to explore the processes and behaviors that shape the development of expert coaches in swimming. Ten expert coaches, from swimming programs worldwide, participated in semi-structured interviews. A qualitative approach, underpinned by interpretive description methodology (Thorne, 2016a) was used. The findings showed that learning from others, the desire to learn and develop, and making mistakes were central to the development of coaching expertise. In addition, coaches highlighted the value of informal learning opportunities throughout their career. The findings offer novel insight into the methods of development coaches consider essential to attain perceived expert status, generating practical implications that may help inform both coaches and coach education providers, and in turn positively impact the sport of swimming

Exploring the development of expert swimming coaches

Recently, there has been growing recognition of the crucial role and contribution of sport coaches to modern society. Careers in coaching have not been the subject of extensive research, however it is essential to understand how coaches are educated, developed, and supported. Specifically, interest in coaching expertise has been growing worldwide. This study aimed to explore the processes and behaviors that shape the development of expert coaches in swimming. Ten expert coaches, from swimming programs worldwide, participated in semi-structured interviews. A qualitative approach, underpinned by interpretive description methodology (Thorne, 2016a) was used. The findings showed that learning from others, the desire to learn and develop, and making mistakes were central to the development of coaching expertise. In addition, coaches highlighted the value of informal learning opportunities throughout their career. The findings offer novel insight into the methods of development coaches consider essential to attain perceived expert status, generating practical implications that may help inform both coaches and coach education providers, and in turn positively impact the sport of swimming

Improving the public house in Britain, 1920-40: Sir Sydney Nevile and 'social work'

The ‘improved public house’ movement in the inter-war years was a central part of the shift towards retailing by the brewing industry. An important part of the reform movement was the alliance between certain brewers, notably Whitbread, and ‘social workers’, particularly those associated with the University settlement movement in London. Using the papers of Sydney Nevile, the importance of a particular social milieu is outlined, calling into question attempts to align the movement to improve public houses with transatlantic Progressivism. Rather, this alliance drew upon longstanding English traditions of public service and religious affiliation amongst a fraction of the gentry