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Understanding Tuckman’s Model and Sports Coaching

  • Level –  Level 2
  • Guided Learning Hours  – 8 hours
  • Age Group – 16+
  • Target Audience – Sports coaches, fitness professionals, and individuals interested in optimising athlete preparation and performance.
  • Prerequisites – None

The "Level 2 Understanding Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development and Sports Coaching" course offers a comprehensive exploration of Tuckman’s Model, a cornerstone in understanding team dynamics and development. The model identifies four distinct stages—Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing—that teams typically go through as they work towards achieving their goals. Recognising and understanding these stages is crucial for coaches and leaders who wish to optimise team performance, enhance cohesion, and navigate the challenges that arise during team development.

 

This course is ideal for sports coaches, team managers, and anyone involved in team-based activities who seeks to deepen their understanding of team development processes. Through this course, participants will learn how to apply Tuckman’s Model to improve coaching strategies, support individual player development, and facilitate the overall growth of their teams. The course also addresses the ethical considerations of coaching, the management of resistance to the model, and its impact on performance analysis and in-game decision-making.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    1. Understand Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development and their relevance to team dynamics.
    2. Explain the characteristics and challenges of the Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing stages.
    3. Recognise how Tuckman’s Model informs coaching strategies and facilitates team progression.
    4. Identify methods to support individual players within each stage of team development.
    5. Understand the ethical considerations involved in applying Tuckman’s Model in coaching.
    6. Develop strategies to overcome resistance from players and teams during the development process.
    7. Analyse team performance using Tuckman’s Model as a framework.
    8. Apply the model to improve in-game decision-making and team strategy.
    9. Build effective goal-setting and motivation techniques aligned with the stages of team development.
    10. Foster mental resilience in teams by navigating the challenges of each stage.
    11. Use Tuckman’s Model to enhance leadership development in both coaches and players.

Participants will be assessed through various methods, including case studies and question sets, to evaluate their understanding of Tuckman’s Model and its application in sports coaching. These assessments are designed to ensure that learners can effectively apply the model to real-world team development scenarios. Continuous feedback will be provided throughout the course to support learners in refining their coaching approaches and improving their team management skills.

This Level 2 course on "Understanding Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development and Sports Coaching" equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to manage team dynamics effectively.

By applying Tuckman’s Model, coaches can better guide their teams through the stages of development, enhance team cohesion, and optimise overall performance. This course is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their leadership abilities and contribute to the success of their teams.

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