ABSTRACT
Throughout this book we have stressed the need to include objective match analysis within the coaching process that is described in Figure 1.1 . We have put forward the position that the primary function of coaching is to provide athletes with the opportunity to acquire, refine and learn skills that will produce a successful performance in competition and a significant part of this requires the design of training opportunities. To this end, this text has highlighted a wealth of materials to support the coach and provide guidance on methods to identify, then systematically observe and analyse aspects of individual and team performance for subsequent training. However, less well established is the role of notational analysis in monitoring the instruction and feedback the coach delivers in the training and competition environments. If we consider the significant time devoted to the formal analysis of performance, followed by the careful and informed selection of training content, it would seem appropriate to further the rationale and means of monitoring effectiveness of coach behaviour within the coaching process.
