COACHING PHILOSOPHY INSTRUCTIONS AND RUBRIC
1. Statement of your personal coaching philosophy. (20 points)
2. Philosophical foundation upon which your coaching philosophy is developed. (20 points)
Branches of Philosophy
a. Metaphysis
b. Epistemology c. Axiology
d. Ethics
e. Aesthetics
f. Logic
General Philosophies
a. Idealism
b. Realism
c. Pragmatism d. Naturalism
e. Existentialism
3. Rationale for the need of a personal coaching philosophy. (10 points) a. Beliefs about coaching
b. Beliefs about athletes
c. Beliefs about coaching knowledge d. Not limited to above beliefs
4. Limit your philosophy to no more than two (2) pages, use the APA style of writing, 12 font size and double spaced.
Coaching Philosophy 20 pts.
18-20 10-9
(4) Exceptional
Very clearly identifies personal philosophy on coaching
Very clearly explains basis for personal philosophy on coaching
Very clearly displays rational/references for coaching philosophy
16-17
8
(3) Proficient
Clearly identifies personal philosophy on coaching
14-15 7 (2) Basic
12-13
6
(1) Unacceptable
Somewhat Identifies personal philosophy
on coaching
Does not identify personal philosophy on coaching
Philosophical Foundation for Coaching Philosophy 20 pts.
Clearly explains basis for personal philosophy on coaching
Somewhat explains basis for personal philosophy on coaching
Does not explain basis for personal philosophy on coaching
Rational for Coaching Philosophy 10 pts.
Clearly displays rational/references for coaching philosophy
Somewhat displays rational/references for coaching philosophy
Displays no rational/
references for coaching philosophy
Overall Assessment:
45-50 = A = Exceptional (4) 40-44 = B = Proficient (3) 35-39 = C = Basic (2)
30-34 = D = Unacceptable (1) 29 and Below = F