Maximizing Collegiate Sport
The Complexity of working with Student-Athletes
There is a large complexity for Head Coaches in finding the balance between the non-negotiable win required in BUCS, or the Big Ten, with the learning, development and shaping the lives of young people through coaching this age range and in this environment.
How these young people perform outside of sport - in the classroom, and in life has to be factored into the sporting culture and approach.
When Head Coaches are juggling the multi-layers of recruitment, staff and coach hire, fire and management, being the brand, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring student grades and progress, all alongside the technical, tactical & analytical side of sport, & the new NIL era transition, there is no surprise that this constant, high allostatic load can cause burnout, fluctuations in performance & poor well-being.
This coaching enables Head Coaches to more effectively and sustainably manage the psychological and emotional load, ensuring their own personal consistent and long-term performance, as well as strategically understand and build a holistic, whole-person culture from which young people can perform.
“Sian has provided a platform where I have been able to speak openly and honestly, with no judgement; I’ve felt comfortable and safe to talk freely through coaching & programme situations. Through my sessions with Sian, I feel authentic and secure to effectively coach and manage and, ultimately, to continue to learn and develop.
The tasks Sian introduced have helped remove the barriers I had built enabling me to thrive. The tasks have helped build the foundations for both personal growth and professional development, while also enabling enjoyment and excitement with my coaching.
I would highly recommend Sian to fellow coaches, not only for professional development with the role & programme development, but also for personal growth. I will undoubtedly continue to work with Sian, as her help, support, and guidance has been absolutely invaluable. ”