- Principles of skill acquisition should underpin your coaching philosophy
- 12 key principles supported by research across various disciplines
- Be free to develop your coaching art on top of your coaching philosophy
Every coach needs to have a philosophy, or in other words, a set of core beliefs. Your philosophy will influence every coaching decision you make. Below you can learn about the 12 principles of skill acquisition such as variability, ambitious learning and self organization that provide a foundation for your philosophy. The underpinning of these 12 skill acquisition principles is one of the four key components of every coach’s philosophy. If you haven’t read - Developing your coaching philosophy – it is advised that you do so now.
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Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. is a child and adolescent psycho-therapist and school counselor. She is the co-author of the best-selling book The Whole-Brain Child, which gives parents practical ways to transform difficult moments into opportunities for children to thrive. 