Performance appraisal of coaches. We talk about it a great deal, but all too often don't do it. When we do evaluate coaches, we often don't do it well. Coach performance appraisals are critical, as they form the basis upon which major decisions are made, including decisions to reward or terminate … [Read more...] about Book Review – Performance Appraisal for Sport and Recreation Managers
Doing Something About Bad Coaches
For over a decade part of our business has been helping sport organizations, coaches and athletes resolve their differences. In an average week we receive one or two telephone inquiries seeking advice on how to deal with situations of perceived coach misconduct. Some of the problems we hear about … [Read more...] about Doing Something About Bad Coaches
Job Descriptions
A coach is a coach. Right? Wrong. We often think of coaching as a single job. But in fact, there are many different tasks that can go into the job of being a coach. These tasks might include recruiting athletes, liaising with parents, planning training regimes, monitoring fitness levels, designing … [Read more...] about Job Descriptions
References – Risks and Responsibilities
At first glance, the issue of providing employment references - or asking for them - would seem straightforward: employees request a reference because they presume it will be positive; employers provide a reference because they want to assist employees in their job search. Most employers provide … [Read more...] about References – Risks and Responsibilities