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Title: Navigating the Athlete-to-Coach Transition: Understanding the Experiences, Philosophies, and Practices of British Orienteering Coaches
Language: English
Authors: Thomas M. Leeder (ORCID 0000-0002-7456-2175), Lee C. Beaumont (ORCID 0000-0003-0345-4246)
Source: Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. 2025 25(2):476-492.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Outdoor Education, Adventure Education, Coaching (Performance), Athletes, Beliefs, Philosophy, Participant Characteristics, Socialization, Empathy, Inclusion, Holistic Approach, Transfer of Training, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
DOI: 10.1080/14729679.2023.2274095
ISSN: 1472-9679
1754-0402
Abstract: The sport of orienteering has been largely absent from the outdoor and adventure coaching literature. Therefore, we know little about the experiences of orienteering coaches, specifically their journeys into coaching and the influences on their development. Consequently, the aim of this research is to explore British Orienteering coaches' experiences of the athlete-to-coach transition, with an emphasis on understanding how an athletic past might shape future coaching beliefs, philosophies, and practices. Data were collected via an online qualitative survey involving 84 UK-based orienteering coaches and analysed using a "reflexive" thematic analysis process. Findings indicate that participants' routes into and reasons for becoming an orienteering coach varied. Previous orienteering experience functioned as a socialising agent, while enabling individuals to develop technical knowledge, alongside empathy and relatability. Participants articulated the values and beliefs informing their coaching philosophies, which centred on inclusivity, fun, holistic development, and transferable skills. Practical recommendations to support the athlete-to-coach transition and enhance coach education are discussed.
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