Coaches

This initiates the discussion toward the creation of Long-Term Coach Development.

Developing successful, high-quality coaches is an ongoing challenge for sporting nations and has seen many different methods designed, implemented, revised, and abandoned. The debate continues to be topical.

This paper seeks to initiate the discussion toward the creation of Long-Term Coach Development, which, modelled after the Long-Term Athlete Development framework, will provide a guide for optimal “coach career pathways”.