Requirements

Bandura’s Description

Coach Development Example

Attention

An individual notices something in the environment (Bandura, 1986) .

A developing coach observes the behaviour and attitude of a More Knowledgeable Other.

Retention

The individual remembers what was noticed (Bandura, 1986) .

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 (Bandura, 1986) .

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 (Bandura, 1986) .

Positive reinforcement and encouragement from the More Knowledgeable Other.

Positive feedback from athletes and other stakeholders.