Sport Coach SWOT analysis template (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
This process serves as a need- or gap-analysis. Essentially the aim is to allow you to reflect on where you are presently, identify work on areas, inform your continuing education, and direct your professional development efforts moving forwards...
STEP ONE: Put together columns of strengths and weaknesses in the following areas:
(RELATIVE) STRENGTHS | (RELATIVE) WEAKNESSES |
Theoretical knowledge/understanding of the sport (including variations of game plan, technical model, tactical approaches, positional roles) | |
Technical expertise, tactical awareness, and practical skills | |
Understanding of physical, physiological, and psychological demands of the sport and best practice for developing these respective aspects | |
Knowledge of age- and stage-appropriate approaches for technical/tactical coaching, skill acquisition, and physical development | |
Planning, programming, practice design and drills for skill development | |
Eye for movement (understanding of and ability to evaluate athletic movements, including specific aspects of skill execution in relation to technical model) | |
Instruction/guiding learning for skill acquisition and retention | |
Interaction with athletes (soft skills) | |
Interaction with colleagues | |
Leadership | |
Managing support staff and coordinating with external providers | |
Managing self | |
STEP TWO: Make a list of anything relevant/applicable under the following headings:
Opportunities (present and future) for learning, professional development, career development etc:
Threats/Barriers - any present circumstances or factors in the foreseeable future that may be an obstacle to your development as a practitioner:
FINALLY, identify specific areas of strength that you want to develop, and also areas of burning interest that you would like to pursue: