The future of sport coaching 2 of 4

1. The future of sport coaching 2 of 4 www.performancezone.co.za

2. Discussion 1: Some stuff about of coaching • Discussion 2: Developing/ coaching individuals • Understanding, motivating, coaching, managing different individuals Discussion 3: Developing teams Dsicussion 4: The mind in sport

3. And some answers to simple questions like… Understanding, motivating, coaching, managing different individuals • What’s the solution for SA sporting excellence • Why no coordinated national strategies in SA sport • Why Sport Science is still so out in the cold • Why the Aussie model won’t work here

4. External - Science(measurable, visible) Internal -Art (intangible, invisible) spiritualattitude emotional character moral values intellectual technical skill physical skill, fitness, health, diet Individual Individual laws rules strategy management structures policies “HARD SKILLS” - Task values culture spirit ethics Team Team “SOFT SKILLS” – People Adapted from Ken Wilber

5. Spiral Dynamics • The world’s most powerful tool for integral development and cultural transformation • Predicts human development and behavior • Helps understand how people think, which is far more important than what they think

6. How levels arise… Mind capacities Life conditions interact T o P r o d u c e Thinking systems, Value systems or Levels of Psychological Existence

7. Practical implicationsin sport

8. Worldview Threatening world of spirit beings and mysterious forces. Seek harmony with natures powers. Live according to traditional and ancient ways. Preserve sacred places, tribal rituals and customs. Values Ritual, custom, superstition, safety, magic, mysticism allegiance to clan and elders Level 2 (Purple)… group focusTribal bonding, superstitious

9. Values Ritual, custom, superstition, safety, magic, mysticism allegiance to clan and elders Level 2 (Purple)… group focusTribal bonding, superstitious • Where found? • Superstitions • Team mascots • War cries • Rituals • fines meetings • initiations • hand shakes • Team bonding • Witch doctor/ Sangoma

10. Level 3 (Red)… dominate to surviveEgocentric , impulsive, power, heroic Worldview Life is a jungle where the fittest survive and the rest serve. Need to fight to survive and dominate. Express self guiltlessly. Exploit as needed, escape domination, fight for power, blame others. Values Dominate, power, conquer, be tough, heroic, strong, save face, impulsive, immediate gratification, exploitation, hedonism, get respect

11. Level 3 (Red)… dominate to surviveEgocentric , impulsive, power, heroic Negative aspects On-field Tendency to ‘snap’ = fights Adrenalin masks pain = injury Ego-centered = not a team player No planning Doesn’t train hard Off-field Challenges authority Non-conformist Doesn’t follow rules (rejects team rituals, rules, structures) Have a 20min attention span Alcohol/ drug abuse, rape Pub brawls, drink driving Positive aspects Tough, strong, conquer, dominate Impulsive - in the moment No fear Need to be a hero Ego-centered, show-off Terrified of shame Potential match-winning super-star!

12. Level 4 (Blue) )… group focusAuthoritarian, traditional, conventional, conformist Worldview Life is controlled by a Higher Power that punishes evil and eventually rewards good works and riteous living. Need to obey rightful higher authority. Follow convention. Obey code of conduct. Sacrifice self for Truth or the cause.

13. Level 4 (Blue) )… group focusAuthoritarian, traditional, conventional, conformist Positive aspects Hardworking Disciplined Loyal, dedicated to team Dependable, punctual Organised Accepts proper authority Does the right thing Good team player Negative aspects Stuck in old ways, stubborn Resists change & new ways Only one right way Authoritarian, dictatorial Clash with other religion, culture, race The home of ism’s… Fundamentalism, racism, sexism Needs an enemy, and a fight

14. Level 5 (Orange)… control and dominateWin/ innovate/ take opportunities Win/ innovate/ take opportunities World is full of opportunities where I need to compete, innovate and win Winners win, losers lose Manipulate others (and earth), for own strategic gains Seek abundance and the ‘good life’ Core values… Ambition, Win, Innovation Achievement, Success, Excellence, Opportunity, Competitiveness, Profit Status, money, success IMPORTANT TO LOOK GOOD!

15. Level 5 (Orange)… control and dominateWin/ innovate/ take opportunities Positive aspects Focus on winning, innovation, success Risk taking, opportunity seeking Uses science and technology Seeks to gain every advantage Strategic thinking Embraces change Thrives on competition Professionalism Negative aspects In it for himself – not a team player May manipulate others for self gain Wants superstar status Can be consumed by money and fame Won’t admit “I don’t know/ I can’t” Doesn’t respect level 4 thinking Challenges authority Disregards others’ views Morals and values negotiable Gets bored quickly

16. Level 6 thinking (Green)Relationships/ Self growth/ Equality Worldview World is the habitat for all humanity where material ends produce an internal void and an external world angry with the by-products of over-consumption, waste and greed. Care for earth and all her people Values Relationships, Self-awareness, Self growth, Emotional well-being Quality of life, Community, Peace of mind, Respect, Tolerance, Compassion Equality,

17. Level 6 thinking (Green)Relationships/ Self growth/ Equality Positive aspects On-field Good team player Off-field Includes everyone Accepts multiple points of view High value on team work and team spirit Empowers others Tolerant, compassionate, respectful The home of… transformation, equality, diversity, multiculturalism, Negative aspects Not competitive Decisions take ages Full of good ideas, little action Level 3 can run riot! Rejects level 5 power/ ego Anal about politically correctness

18. Different states CLOSED Psychological blindness keeps person from seeing alternatives, either in the past or future, with only one way to think, be or do ARRESTED Understanding of higher levels of thinking is blocked by barriers. Previous or old levels of thinking remain accessible. OPEN Centralised in one level of thinking, but can move freely in many directions as life conditions or circumstances require.

19. Why do they do things ??? 2. Purple – “it’s ourcustom” 3. Red - “I wanted to!” 4. Blue - “the rules said so” 5. Orange - “to improve things” 6. Green – “for the greater good”

20. What do they fear? 2. Purple - not having shelter 3. Red - losing face 4. Blue - higher authority (God) 5. Orange - not having status/ making it 6. Green - social rejection

21. Motivating people… • Successful coaches are in danger of failing if they continue to manage people in the ways that made them successful in the first place • The question is not ‘how do you motivate people?’, but rather…how does what you are doing impact upon their natural motivational flows?

22. Some important points to consider • Human psychology is an emergent process from older behavioral systems to newer higher order systems • People change systems when their life conditions change • Each level has its unique learning, thinking and motivational styles • Each level has positive and negative manifestations • People do not all progress at the same speed, and all are not able to move to higher levels • Intelligence (IQ), gender, race and age DO NOT correlate with levels of thinking • No system is better or worse than another – appropriateness to life conditions is the key • Higher is not happier – but does have more complexity of thinking and thus more degrees of freedom to act • Coaching must be consistent to the players level and should • facilitate healthy (positive) growth in the current level, and • facilitate movement to higher levels of thinking/ being • This is not about types of people, but rather systems of thinking