COACHING MASTERS ATHLETES

Hoffman, M., Young, B., Rathwell, S., & Callary, B. (2019). Comparing masters athletes with varying degrees of coaching for psychological need satisfaction and frustration. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 15(1).

By Will Ruth

We frequently discuss differences with masters rowers when it comes to physiological needs, strength training, and other physical elements, but there are also differences in the social and psychological elements of coaching masters. This article draws on sport psychology and social concepts for specific considerations for self-coached masters rowers and coaches of masters rowers.