The MASTER Coaching Program: Creating positive sporting experiences for players through coach education in football

INTERVENTION: Randomized Controlled Trail * Four football clubs * All volunteer coaches (of teams aged 9 years to 16 years) in the club will be invited to participate (n=20) * Coaches will be randomized to the intervention or wait list control * Coach Intervention Includes: ‐ 4 hour coaching workshop delivered by the research team (week 1) ‐ 8 week coach mentoring (on‐line and face‐to‐face) (weeks 1‐8) ‐ 2 hour coach assessment session / discussion with the research team (week 4) ‐ 2 (minimum) sessions peer assessed coaching / discussions (conducted during weeks 6‐8) * Control group will receive the coaching program once the 8 week intervention and all follow‐up assessments have been completed Detail on the MASTER program 1. The research team will deliver a 4 hour theory and practical coach development workshop at the start of the MASTER coaching program. This includes a powerpoint lecture, discussion, demonstrations of training activities, individual and group session planning activities.This session will be conducted at the University and will include an educational presentation of the theoretical underpinnings around the development of positive coaching practices, and a practical session providing coaches with training on how to effectively implement positive coaching practices within training sessions. 2. Coaches will train their netball teams over the following 8‐weeks using the MASTER Framework and developed coaching practices within their normal training sessions and will be provided with on‐going support and mentoring from the research team (on‐line and or face‐to face). This includes discussion forums and the provision of training activities and ideas (posted by the research team). Coaches are asked to engage in the online discussions (but not mandatory) and will have access to the mentor for face to face help or for advice at any time on request. 3. After 4 weeks, a 2 hour coach assessment session / discussion with CONDITION: Mental Health ‐ Other mental health disorders Mental Health;Wellbeing; ; Mental Health ; Wellbeing PRIMARY OUTCOME: Coach practices (composite outcome) Coaches are video recorded and analysed using the 'Coaching for learning analysis system' by a trained research assistant in terms of the percentage of training session time spent in training form or playing form activities, types of feedback provided to players by the coach, type of / time spend intervening in sessions, active learning time of players during sessions.[8‐weeks from baseline assessments] Player perceived competence assessed by Athlete Competence subscale of the Self‐perception Profile for Children – 6 items[8‐weeks from baseline assessments] Players Enjoyment assessed 16 item PACES Questionnaire (Physical Activity Children’s Enjoyment Scale) (Motl et al., 2009)[8‐weeks from baseline assessments] SECONDARY OUTCOME: Coach competence assessed by a purpose designed questionnaire[8‐weeks from baseline assessments] INCLUSION CRITERIA: Coaches from the NNSW Football region currently coaching 8‐12 years at the club level and their players(with written informed consent)