An assessment on the coaching skills and strategies in volleyball in the public schools in the City of Baguio

Abstract

There is a very close relationship between teaching, coaching, and learning. A coach's position is to understand the process involved in these areas and to elicit high levels of skill and game performance from players, Principles of teaching and learning must be applied if players' time and talents are to be effectively utilized. Coaches are responsible for players' learning and performance; therefore, they must establish good teaching/learning situations and make careful plans for their "lessons." Players must have practice time to refine their skills and must receive feedback on their performances. The proof of the effectiveness of both players' and coaches' work is found in the contest. This is where all the hard work pays off. Jones ( 1988) explained further that being a good coach requires more than possessing a cap, a whistle, and a clipboard. It is not enough to have played well, though this is very helpful. It is not good enough to have a commanding physical presence, though this may be helpful too. Being a good coach requires skill, knowledge, the ability to organize, and the talents of a great teacher. Wells (1988) also discussed that coaches as teachers have to be knowledgeable about learning principles. Many veteran coaches have relied on the trial and error method, but could have been more effective sooner if they have known earlier what they know now. There is not one best method of teaching-methods. It should be based on what. As being taught, by whom, to whom, under what conditions, and for what purpose. Whatever the coach wants the players to learn it must be planned. Skill development, behavior modification, and cognitive development must be a part of the master plan, if they are to be used. Players' performances tell something about the effectiveness of teaching method; however, it should be remembered that learning and performance are not the same. Learning has taken place if actions are changed on a more or less permanent basis, but levels of performance may vary from game to game after a skill is learned. Coaches will need to consider many things in planning practices, but all the mechanical details considered will be useless unless basic understanding about practice and learning theory are also involved in the planning. They must know about suitable length and frequency of practice periods, about appropriate practice conditions, and about the appropriate condition of the players if their precious minutes or hours are to be most productive. Rivera (1991) also underscored the coach as a dedicated leader. He discussed that a coach should try to explore all means of doing his job better and to grow through the process of self-education. He must learn that the privilege of building better citizens through sports bring a personal satisfaction, far greater than the minor inconveniences he encounters while performing his most important job. Within this context, the researcher conducted a study on coaching skills and strategies in volleyball in Public Schools in the City of Baguio, to assess the basic coaching skills, strategies/techniques, facilities/equipment, and problems met in coaching. These factors might shed light in addressing issues and concerns in the field of coaching volleyball in the public schools in the City of Baguio. The major purpose of this study was to assess the coaching skills and strategies in volleyball practiced by coaches in the public schools in the City of Baguio. Specifically, this investigation sought to answer the following questions: 1. What is the frequency in the implementation of the coaching skills, strategies and methods? 1.1. How does the frequency in the implementation of the coaching skills, strategies and methods considering the variables of gender, age, number of years in coaching and school level differ? 2. What is the level of adequacy of the facilities and equipment? 2.1. How does the level of adequacy of the facilities and equipment as perceived by the respondents considering the variables of gender, age, number of years in coaching and school level differ? 3. What are the degrees of seriousness of the problems encountered by the coaches in coaching student in the field of volleyball? 3.1. How do the degrees of seriousness of the problems encountered by the coaches in the field of volleyball considering the variables of gender, age, number of years in coaching and school level differ? The researcher was guided by the following hypotheses: 1. The frequency of the implementation in the coaching skills, strategies, and methods in volleyball as practice by coaches are "sometimes" implemented. 1.1. There are significant differences on the frequency in the implementation of the coaching skills, strategies, and methods as practiced by coaches considering the variables of gender, age, number of years in coaching and school level . 2. The facilities and equipment in volleyball are "moderately" adequate. 2.1. There are significant differences on the level of adequacy of facilities and equipment in volleyball perceived by the respondents considering the variables of gender, age, number of years in coaching and school level. 3. The problems encountered by coaches in volleyball in the public schools are "quite" serious. 3.1. There are significant differences on the degrees of seriousness of the problems encountered by coaches in the field of volleyball considering the variables of gender, age, number of years in coaching and school level . This study employed the descriptive-evaluative method of research. The research tool in gathering the needed data ere the checklist questionnaire on the coaching skills and strategies in volleyball in terms of the basic skills in teaching, strategies, and method; facilities/equipment in teaching; and problems met in coaching. The descriptive statistical tools used in analyzing the data gathered were the frequency counts, percentage and ranking. The researcher made use of the averages or means to interpret the data gathered from the coaches' checklists. To test the null hypotheses, the "One-Way-Analysis of Variance" was utilized. The Frequency in the Implementation of the Skills, Strategies and Methods in Voile ball in Public Schools in Baguio City as Perceived by the Respondents The coaching skills, strategies, and methods are "often" implemented as perceived by the coach respondents in volleyball in the public schools in the City of Baguio. The Frequency in the Implementation of the Skills, Strategies and Methods in Volleyball in Public Schools in Baguio City as Perceived by the Respondents According to Certain Variables The variables of gender, age, years in coaching, and school level did not affect the perceived frequency of coaching skills, strategies and methods in volleyball. The Level of adequacy of facilities/equipment in volleyball in the public schools in the city of Baguio as Perceived by the respondents according to certain variables The facilities and equipment are "moderately adequate" as perceived by the coach-respondents in volleyball in the public schools in the City of Baguio. The Level of Adequacy of Facilities/Equipment in Volleyball in the Public Schools in the City of Baguio as Perceived by the Respondents According to Certain Variables The variables of gender, years in coaching, and school level did not affect the perceived level of adequacy of facilities and equipment in volleyball. While the variable of age affect the perceived level of adequacy of facilities and equipment in volleyball. The Degree of Seriousness of the Problems Encountered by Coaches in the Field of Volleyball in the Public Schools in Baguio City as Perceived by the Respondents The degree of the seriousness of the problems encountered by coaches are "quite serious" as perceived by the coach-respondents in volleyball in the public schools in the City of Baguio. The Degree of Seriousness of the Problems Encountered by Coaches in the Field of Volleyball in the public Schools in Baguio city as Perceived by the Respondents According to Certain Variables The variables of gender, age, years in coaching and schoo2_ level did not affect the perceived degree of seriousness of the problems encountered by coaches in the field of volleyball in the public schools in the City of Baguio. On the basis of important deductions drawn from this study and these findings, the following are the conclusions: 1. The coaching skills, strategies, and methods are "often" implemented as perceived by the coach-respondents in volleyball in the public schools in the City of Baguio. Hence, it is expected that these coaches in the field of volleyball will somehow pay more attention to the application of coaching skills, strategies, and methods in volleyball. 2. The variables of gender, age, years in coaching, and school level did not affect the perceived frequency of coaching skills, strategies and methods in volleyball. These moderator variables do not influence coaching skills, strategies and methods in volleyball. 3. The facilities and equipment are "moderately adequate" as perceived by the coach-respondents in volleyball in the public schools in the City of Baguio. Hence, facilities and equipment are not sufficient. 4. The variables of gender, years in coaching, and school level did not affect the perceived level of adequacy of facilities and equipment in volleyball, while the variable of age affects the perceived level of adequacy of facilities and equipment in volleyball. Age does influence the coaches' perception of the adequacy of facilities and equipment in volleyball. 5. The degree of the seriousness of the problems encountered by coaches are "quite serious" as perceived by the coach-respondents in volleyball in the public schools in the City of Baguio. Thus, it is noted that coaches in volleyball encounter serious problems with regard to the facilities and equipment. 6. The variables of gender, age, years in coaching and school level did not affect the perceived degree of seriousness of the problems encountered by coaches in the field of volleyball in the public schools in the City of Baguio. These moderator variables do not influence the problems encountered by coaches. The following are recommended: 1. With regard to the facilities and equipment in volleyball, the playing area, instructional materials, equipment and supplies are considered "moderately adequate" by the respondents. According to Gumuwang (1989) sports development is a long process which requires complete facilities among other requirements. Moreover, French and Lesthen, (1983) stated that suitable facilities and equipment are essential. Therefore, administrators should consider providing sufficient facilities and equipment in volleyball. 2. Facilities and equipment have been identified as the top problem by the coach-respondents. It is believed that all other problems identified can be best solved by the financial support from Government and Private administrators; resourcefulness by means of converting basketball court to multipurpose court for volleyball and other sports; networking with PVF (Philippine Volleyball Federation) and other sports organizations; and linkages with the different colleges and universities. 3. It is further recommended that attendance to seminars and training workshops such as local, national, and international shall be given to volleyball coaches for the improvement of their coaching skills and strategies. 4. Other researchers may conduct a similar study on a regional or national level to further provide information that are necessary in improving the coaching skills and strategies in volleyball.