Command Style

The command style is when all decisions are made

by the sports leader with no input from the pupils.
coach role

tell the athlete what to do.

athletes role

listen, to absorb and to

comply with the
coachs directions

Command Style
Its proven that the command style can be very effective if winning
is the primary goal and its authoritarian nature does not contain the
athletes motivation.
what the sports leader says is final
and expects high
standards for everything happening
not letting the athletes enjoying
themselves and not
giving them room for error.

Submissive Style
The submissive style is when the sports leader
provides very little instruction or direction and is
typically happy
Sports leader role

Athletes Role

Submissive Style
just get through the practice, no
discipline problems because
pupils are left to do what
they want.
sports leader lacks the
competence or
knowledge required to instruct
and the desire or will
to do so , sports leaders do not
accept the responsibilities they have
taken on, discipline issues
can lead to health and safety issues or
child safety such as bullying.

Cooperative Style
The cooperative style of coaching is when the coaches
share the decision making with athletes
sports leaders role

provide their team to set

their own goals and to
strive to achieve
them.

athletes role

set own goals and strive to

achieve them

Advantages

Disadvantages

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