The purpose of this paper was to systematically review the peer-reviewed literature on the
role of the coach developer (CD). Three questions guided this review:(a) who is the CD,(b) …

The objective of this paper was to systematically review the empirical evidence surrounding
sport coach developers'(CDs) professional learning. CDs are key in coaching ecosystems …

Coach education continues to be an integral part of coaches' learning journey, but their
usefulness has also been questioned. Given the disparity in research findings, the purpose …

Background Despite the fact that research supports the positive impact coach education has
on increasing the quality of athletes' developmental experiences in sport, there remains …

Introduction Women's sport has been experiencing continuous growth, yet the low levels of
women coaches in the United Kingdom (UK) suggests that the sport is missing out on …

Abstract Objective To explore youth Rugby Union coaches' preferences for education and
support in the implementation of injury prevention programmes (IPPs). Methods Twelve …

Previous studies concerning coach developer learning have demonstrated notable
deficiencies in the provision offered to practitioners, commonly reporting what they …

In this chapter, the authors provide several case studies illustrating international systems of
coach development, which provide a global snapshot of the influence of context and culture …

To date, research into formal coach education has tended to prioritise the perceptions and
experiences of learners. Consequently, there is a paucity of research that addresses the …