Planning - preparing to coach a session or programme. The planning needs to be based on the needs of the participant.

Leading - the actual running or delivery of the session or programme typically involves directing, guiding and challenging the participants.

Evaluating - the evaluation of the participants performance and your own coaching. This involves analysing and monitoring improvements and identifying weaknesses. This will influence future planning.

The Coaching Process

The role of teacher/trainer is one that the coach adopts on a regular basis. To be more effective as a coach the individual should have a basic knowledge of pedagogy.

Pedagogy: "The principles, practice or profession of teaching".

Coaching is all about trying to use your knowledge to improve someone's performance in a given sport. This is often done through a series of sessions conducted in a relatively controlled, safe, learning environment.

Often this is done with groups of all ages and sizes. The coach must use his/her pedagogical experience to ensure the group keeps on task.