Leader Manager Coach Podcast

In this episode, Rob explores how the accepted working relationship between coach and athlete is defined in differing countries.This very honest reflection on the role of the coach in the UK will resonant with anyone who is involved in sport in the UK currently.KEY TAKEAWAYSHow potentially compromising and challenging is the role of a coach?  The role of the coach is a 2-part relationship, that of leader and follower and coaching often involves working with children.In the UK we are well versed in child protection and the vulnerability of children. There are many documents available that are designed to develop understanding along with legislation and guidance to support prevention.In other countries, there are coaches who spend hours each week with miners either one to one or in very small groups. Their current acceptable practice also includes the administering ‘hands-on treatment' for minor injuries such as muscle tightness.This high lights not only the differences but raises the question of whe