Developing team decision-making: a holistic framework integrating both on-field and off-field pedagogical coaching processes

Richards, Pam; Collins, Dave; Mascarenhas, Duncan R. D.

Abstract

This paper explores the complexity of developing decision- making (DM) skills in team sports. Research from the domains of motor control, perception and pedagogy ( Teaching Games for Understanding and Game Sense) has signi cantly enhanced our knowledge of DM in sport. However, such studies although contributing knowledge, have explored el- ements of DM in isolation and many have failed to consider the naturalistic context in which decisions are made. Addition- ally research has often ignored the complexity of exploring DM within a team setting. Using the Naturalistic Decision Making paradigm, this paper proposes two interconnected models designed to develop individual/team DM. Model 1 presents a layering approach where performer’s cognitions, situational factors and the performance setting are explored. Model 2 places this framework in the context of on- eld and o - eld training/competitive environments. It is envisaged that this paper will open discussions as to how researchers and practitioners develop DM skills in team sports.

Citation

Richards, P., Collins, D., & Mascarenhas, D. R. D. (2017). Developing team decision-making: a holistic framework integrating both on-field and off-field pedagogical coaching processes. Sports Coaching Review, 6(1), 57-75. https://doi.org/10.1080/21640629.2016.1200819

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 9, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Jul 7, 2016
• Publication Date: Jan 2, 2017
• Deposit Date: May 16, 2018
• Journal: Sports Coaching Review
• Print ISSN: 2164-0629
• Electronic ISSN: 2164-0637
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 6
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 57-75
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21640629.2016.1200819
• Keywords: Reflective practice, team sports, tactical, mental models, team development
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1033897