Title: Human Resource Development through Novice Coach Education and Training in Indonesia
Abstract:Coach is one of the supporting factors in creating outstanding athletes and improving sports achievements in Indonesia.The Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora) organized a training program that in...Coach is one of the supporting factors in creating outstanding athletes and improving sports achievements in Indonesia.The Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora) organized a training program that involved 100000 coaches and sport staffs.In this study, researchers focused on discussing what is meant by novice coach training; why novice coach training is absolutely pivotal; and what is the function of novice coach training.This research employed qualitative method.There were 150 participants involved in this study.They were the organizing committee, speakers, sports teachers, club coaches, and sports students.The instruments used in this research were document study, interview, and observation.From this research, it can be illustrated that the training of novice coaches is the flagship program of the Ministry of Youth and Sports which has been carried out as an effort to improve national sports achievements.Training is an activity designed to develop human resources through a series of planned identification, assessment, and learning processes.Novice coach training activities will motivate coaches, always improve their abilities and competencies and can create potential athletes in the future.With the existence of novice coaches training, it helps the local government, especially for KONI (National Sports Committee of Indonesia) in Regency/City level and the governing body of the sports branch for collecting data and mapping coaches.The coaches in this case are those who have not been well recorded.Read More