Coaching & Leadership Series

About the Course
 
The Psychology of Effective Coaching explores the mental principles that underpin great coaching practice. This short course introduces key psychological frameworks that every coach should understand to bring out the best in their athletes.
 
Through topics such as growth versus fixed mindset, self-determination theory, and reflective coaching, you’ll learn how to create environments that motivate, inspire, and support sustained performance.
 
Designed for coaches, educators, and practitioners at all levels, this free course encourages you to reflect on your own coaching style and consider how psychological theory can be applied in real sporting environments.
 
By the end of this course, you will:
 
Understand how mindset influences motivation and behaviour in athletes
Recognise how to apply self-determination theory to enhance engagement and autonomy
Develop reflective practices to continually improve your own coaching approach
 
 
Estimated completion time: 30–45 minutes
Format: Downloadable PowerPoint presentation
Level: Introductory – suitable for coaches, teachers, and sports leaders