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Table 1 Sample overview of coach training

From: Ahead of the game protocol: a multi-component, community sport-based program targeting prevention, promotion and early intervention for mental health among adolescent males

Modules

Mode

Timing

1. Coach Control – Helpful or Harmful?

Workshop 1 (2 h)

Week 1

2. Feedback – ‘What’ You Say and ‘How’ You Say it Matter

3. The Importance of Having a Plan – and Ensuring Your Athletes Understand it

Online 1 (30 min)

Week 2

4. Rationale – The Importance of ‘Why’

Online 2 (30 min)

Week 4

5. Building Athlete Togetherness

Online 3 (30 min)

Week 6

Mentor Session 1 (1 h)

6. Athlete Choice – Why, What, & When

Workshop 2 (2 h)

Week 8

7. Developing Independent Athletes – The Skill of Standing Back

8. Building Long-Term Motivation - Defining Athlete Success

9. Building Great Relationships with Your Athletes

Online 4 (30 min)

Week 10

10. Reacting to Resentment – and Other Negative Player Emotions

Online 5 (30 min)

Week 12

11. Ensuring Sport Skills Build Life Skills

Online 6 (30 min)

Week 14

Mentor Session 2 (1 h)