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Masen, E. M., Hedlund, D. J., & Tingle, J. K. (2022)
Enhancing the Education of Sport Management Students Through DISC Behavioral Profiling and International Training.
Masen, E. M., Hedlund, D. J., & Tingle, J. K. (2022) Enhancing the education of sport management students through DISC behavioral profiling and international training, Journal of Higher Education Athletics and Innovation, 1(9), 82-103.
Abstract: Implementing effective training and education programs is of critical importance for sport management and sport coaching academic education programs. This exploratory research examined the implementation and effectiveness of DISC behavioral profiling in sport management and sport coaching classrooms at the university level. Over four academic years (eight semesters), pre- and post-tests were collected from multiple samples of sport management and sport coaching students (N = 216) at two universities in the United States. Students received a personalized DISC behavioral profile and educational activities were used to enhance the value of the behavioral profiling initiatives. Using pre- and post-activity surveys of the knowledge and skills gained during in-course activities, paired sample t-test showed positive and significant results for 11 of 16 measured areas. The findings suggest that behavioral profiling tools and activities within sport management and sport coaching curricula can enhance student’s self-awareness and help develop leadership skills which will prepare for future career opportunities. Limitations and opportunities for future research are also presented.
To access the full transcript of this journal article, go to: https://journals.shareok.org/jheai/article/view/1055
Jody Langdon, Diane Benish & Elizabeth Masen (2021)
Using Concepts from Self-Determination Theory to Enhance the Application of an Already-Existing Coach Assessment in Youth Coach Professional Development: Autonomy Support and the CoachDISC Profile.
Jody Langdon, Diane Benish & Elizabeth Masen (2021) Using Concepts from Self-Determination Theory to Enhance the Application of an Already-Existing Coach Assessment in Youth Coach Professional Development: Autonomy Support and the CoachDISC Profile, International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education
Abstract: Grounded in self-determination theory, the purpose of this study was to determine the existence of autonomy-supportive coaching characteristics within the CoachDISC Profile evaluation system. Expert researchers in autonomy support with a familiarity with sport coaching were recruited for this study (N = 11 participants; 4 males, 7 females; Mage = 40.45, SDage = 8.27). Participants had on average 12 years of experience in working with self-determination theory in both research and applied settings. After providing demographic information, each participant completed a full CoachDISC profile as if they were acting as an autonomy-supportive coach. Across all categories (dominance, influence, steadiness, and conscientiousness) a distinct profile emerged, verified via intraclass correlation, ICC = 0.97, p < .001. These results indicate that an autonomy-supportive profile exists, which allows coach developers to potentially utilize the assessment to provide feedback and contribute to reflective practices that are grounded in motivational theory.
To access the full transcript of this journal article, go to: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24711616.2021.1975519
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Coaches Corner Podcast
Episode 23 - Athlete Assessments' CEO Elizabeth Masen
In March 2023, Liz Masen joined host Riki Tahere for an episode of Canterbury Rugby’s Podcast, Coaches Corner. During the episode they unpacked the power of DISC Profiling and how better understanding your own and your players’ behavioral tendencies can unlock their best performances. While Liz talked all things DISC, Riki took a deep dive into decision making, which sees the two highlight the key importance of understanding athletes on an individual level.
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