COACHING PHILOSOPHY INSTRUCTIONS AND RUBRIC 1. Statement of your personal coaching philosophy. (20 points) 2. Philosophical foundation upon which your coaching philosophy is developed. (20 points) Branches of Philosophy a. Metaphysis b. Epistemology c. Axiology d. Ethics e. Aesthetics f. Logic General Philosophies a. Idealism b. Realism c. Pragmatism d. Naturalism e. Existentialism   3. Rationale for the need of a personal coaching philosophy. (10 points) a. Beliefs about coaching b. Beliefs about athletes c. Beliefs about coaching knowledge d. Not limited to above beliefs 4. Limit your philosophy to no more than two (2) pages, use the APA style of writing, 12 font size and double spaced.    Coaching Philosophy 20 pts. 18-20 10-9 (4) Exceptional Very clearly identifies personal philosophy on coaching Very clearly explains basis for personal philosophy on coaching Very clearly displays rational/references for coaching philosophy 16-17 8 (3) Proficient Clearly identifies personal philosophy on coaching 14-15 7 (2) Basic 12-13 6 (1) Unacceptable Somewhat Identifies personal philosophy on coaching Does not identify personal philosophy on coaching Philosophical Foundation for Coaching Philosophy 20 pts. Clearly explains basis for personal philosophy on coaching Somewhat explains basis for personal philosophy on coaching Does not explain basis for personal philosophy on coaching Rational for Coaching Philosophy 10 pts. Clearly displays rational/references for coaching philosophy Somewhat displays rational/references for coaching philosophy Displays no rational/ references for coaching philosophy Overall Assessment: 45-50 = A = Exceptional (4) 40-44 = B = Proficient (3) 35-39 = C = Basic (2) 30-34 = D = Unacceptable (1) 29 and Below = F