Requirements | Bandura’s Description | Coach Development Example |
Attention | An individual notices something in the environment | A developing coach observes the behaviour and attitude of a More Knowledgeable Other. |
Retention | The individual remembers what was noticed | The behaviour of the model produced: High levels of confidence and passion. Enjoyment. Carefully constructed training activities. High levels of athlete engagement. Displays of mutual respect and trust. Athletes being asked a lot of thought-provoking questions. |
Reproduction | The individual produces an action that is a copy of what was noticed | In conducting training sessions for his/her own athletes, the developing coach mimics the observed behaviours of the More Knowledgeable Other. |
Motivation | The environment delivers a consequence that enhances the probability the behaviour will occur again | Positive reinforcement and encouragement from the More Knowledgeable Other. Positive feedback from athletes and other stakeholders. |