2022 SpSS Forum

Coach Wellbeing Forum - When we think and act athlete-first, where does coach wellbeing stand? 

Coaching is joyful and rewarding but also demanding, volatile, and stressful. Mental health issues are prevalent among coaches, e.g., 39% report depression/anxiety, 19% distress and alcohol use, while organizational stressors can predict depression/anxiety in coaches.  

The 2022 SpSS Forum aims to challenge our thinking, approach and practices around coach wellbeing, their mental and physical health, aiming to address the question: “How can we promote, serve, and ensure coach wellbeing in everyday practices?”

National and international practitioners and scholars with expertise on wellbeing, coaches and coaching will join us in person to share their views and critically discuss coach wellbeing and the role of the sport field. It is possible to join physically at Terningen, Elverum, or virtually.

About the seminar

Program

11.00 - 12.00 Arrival at terningen Arena and lunch

12:00 - 13:00: Part 1 - Setting the stage - Invited Panel

  • Dr. Peter Olusoga - Shefield Hallam University, UK, iNN
  • Dr. Natalie Durand-Busch - Centre for Mental Health & Sport, CA
  • Mr. Erlend Slokvik - Norwegian Athletics Association, NO

13.00 - 13.45: Part 2 - Invited Commentary and Audience Q+A 

  • Dr. Göran Kenttä - GIH, Swedish Sport Confederation, SW

14.00 - 15 Part 3 - Researchers’ Corner

  • When / How does holistic care in sport apply to coach wellbeing

About the physical and virtual venue

Physical venue

Terningen Arena
Hamarvegen 112 2406 Elverum

Virtual Venue
Zoom - link will be sent to registered participants two days before the Forum takes place.

Registration

Registration

Contact information

Picture of Stiliani Chroni
Professor
Email
stiliani.chroni@inn.no
Phone
+47 62 43 01 21
Published Sep. 30, 2022 2:02 PM - Last modified Sep. 30, 2022 2:03 PM