The coaching metaphor first entered the educational literature over twenty-five year ago when Ted Sizer urged classroom teachers to model the pedagogical relationship between coaches and athletes. Yet, since then, educators have rarely drawn direct lessons from the athletic arena for their practice... until now. DeMeulenaere, Cann, Malone and McDermott, in this groundbreaking analysis, explore the implications of athletic coaching for improved pedagogy. They offer concrete lessons and suggestions for best practices in the classroom.
Eric J. DeMeulenaere,Clark University, USAColette N. CannVassar College, USAJames E. McDermott, Clark University, USAChad R. MalonePremier Elite Athlete’s Collegiate, USA
ForewordPrefaceChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Winning Has Little to Do With the Score, James E. McDermottChapter 3. Commentary on Coach McDermott's NarrativeChapter 4. The Lie Is More Sinful Than the Score, Chad R. MaloneChapter 5. Commentary on Coach Malone's NarrativeChapter 6. Learning to Detrack on the Volleyball Court, Colette N. CannChapter 7. Commentary on Coach Cann's NarrativeChapter 8. Lessons from the Soccer Field, Eric J. DeMeulenaereChapter 9. Commentary on Coach DeMeulenaere's NarrativeChapter 10. ReconciliationsChapter 11. Reflections from the Field and ClassroomReferencesAbout the Authors