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Strength Coaching as an Enabler of Positive Athlete Outcomes in a Multi-cultural Sport Environment

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Coaching Psychology: Meta-theoretical perspectives and applications in multicultural contexts

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The purpose of this chapter is to introduce the reader to a practical strengths based coaching model that can effectively be applied within the context of sport. The chapter is divided into four broad sections. Firstly, an overview of literature is provided pertaining to strength based coaching in sport, contextualised within the framework of Positive Psychology. Secondly, a practical model is proposed for application, drawing from an established model developed by Van Zyl and Stander (The strength based coaching model. In White J, Motching R, Lux M (eds) Theory and practice of the person-centered approach – interconnections beyond psychotherapy. Springer, New York, 2013). Thirdly, the applicability of this model within a multi-cultural sport environment is put forward. Finally, the author shares a practical case study, drawing from own professional experience, to illustrate the model.

Author would like to acknowledge the Kaizer Chiefs Centre of Innovation Knowledge Project.

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  1. Department of Industrial Psychology, Optentia Research Focus Area, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

    Frederick Wilhelm Stander

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  1. OptentiaRsrchFocusAra,DepofIndPhsycology, SchlforBehaviouralScs North-West Univ, Muckleneuk, South Africa

    Llewellyn E. van Zyl

  2. OptentiaRsrchFocusAra,DepofIndPhsycology, SchlforBehaviouralScs North-West Univ, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

    Marius W. Stander

  3. Dep of Industrial Psychology & Ppl Mgmt, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

    Aletta Odendaal

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Stander, F.W. (2016). Strength Coaching as an Enabler of Positive Athlete Outcomes in a Multi-cultural Sport Environment. In: van Zyl, L., Stander, M., Odendaal, A. (eds) Coaching Psychology: Meta-theoretical perspectives and applications in multicultural contexts. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31012-1_13

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