MCCCD Program Description

Baseball Theory of Coaching

Course: SPT265BA

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Reviews the principles, philosophy, strategies and theory of coaching baseball, as a competitive sport.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe current theories or techniques for coaching Baseball, as a competitive sport. (I) 2. Identify and discuss current conflicts in points of view for theories of coaching Baseball. (II) 3. Identify and assess the personal attributes of successful coaches, regardless of level. (III) 4. Identify the basic principles of successful coaching philosophies. (IV) 5. Identify and explain the legal liabilities of coaching. (V) 6. Analyze and discuss the elements of successful coaching philosophies. (VI) 7. Describe and explain the theory and components of team/group psychology, dynamics, motivation and cohesion. (VII, VIII) 8. Design and explain guidelines for establishing your own personal coaching philosophy and strategies based on observations, coaching experiences, class discussion and interactions. (IX) 9. Construct and assess your own personal coaching philosophy. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Current Theories A. Psychological: reward /punishment B. Sociological: peer pressure C. Physical: hands on D. Emotional: getting psyched II. Current Ideological Conflicts A. Recruitment B. Ethics C. Coaching strategies D. Others: III. Personal Attributes Of Successful Coaches A. Vision, ideals - Athletes first/winning second B. Knowledge C. Commitment D. Leadership E. Empathy F. Ethical behavior and integrity IV. Basic Principles Of A Coaching Philosophy A. Humanity: respecting the rights and worth of every human being B. Relationships: concerned with the well-being and safety of the individual performer socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. C. Commitment: time, relationships, interests D. Cooperation: with other coaches, officials, educators, parents, players and teammates. E. Integrity: appropriate training, upholding rules and fair play F. Confidentiality: code of conduct and respect V. Legal Liability Issues in Coaching A. Legal terminology B. Risk management process C. Coaching legal duties VI. Elements of Successful Coaching Philosophies A. Preparation B. Communication C. Teamwork D. Work ethic E. Discipline F. Encouragement G. Positive coaching H. Have fun coaching VII. Components of Team/Group Psychology, Dynamics, and Motivation A. Define Team/Group development B. Team/Group structure and roles C. Team/Group forming and climate VIII. Building Team/Group Cohesion A. Social cohesion B. Task cohesion C. Cohesion and performance IX. Establish Guidelines For Developing Your Own Personal Coaching Philosophy A. Observations B. Personal experiences/practices C. Class participation, discussion and interactions X. Construct, Review And Assess Your Personal Coaching Philosophy

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

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