Evaluación conductual y programa de asesoramiento personalizado a entrenadores (PAPE) de deportistas jóvenes

In this paper, we start by highlighting the importance of observing the behaviour of coaches at children and adolescents sporting events as an initial step prior to any psychological guidance or other form of intervention. Secondly, a review is made of behavioural interventions that has been carried out with basketball and soccer coaches. Thirdly, a description is made of the design, implementation and evaluation of the Programa de Asesoriamiento Personalizado a Entrenadores (PAPE) (Personalized Programme for Coaches Counselling), aimed at promoting a positive style of communication with players. In order to assess the coaches behaviour, Coaching Behaviour Assessment System (CBAS) was used and the coaches assessed the PAPE by completing a Training Programme Effectiveness Questionnaire. The results show that three of the four coaches changed their behaviour as was hoped, increasing the frequency of the supportive behaviors they gave and reducing punitiveness. By taking an individualized approach, the specific needs of each coach could be identified and worked on, without changing their individual style. Additionally, each coach could carry out a process of self-improvement