The Formation Process of Professional Expertise in Football Coach Educators and Its Implications for the Development of Coaching Competence

Key Points

• This research explores how the professional expertise of football coach educators is formed and developed through experience and social interactions.
• Qualitative analysis using grounded theory methodology
• Data collection through open-ended surveys, in-depth interviews, and participant observations
• Analysis of the interconnection between experiences, environmental conditions, and mentoring relationships
• Professional expertise is formed through a cyclical process from initial awareness to integrating identity as an educator.
• Environmental factors like regulations and organizational culture enhance expertise development.
• Reflective practice serves as a key mechanism for transforming experiences into learning and refining practices.