In the latest episode of the DEB-Podcasts “Coach The Coach” Karl Schwarzenbrunner speaks with Wiebke Fabinski, Deputy Head of Education at the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB)The focus is on Wiebke's career path, her experiences and the developments in trainer training.
Wiebke has an impressive CV: she has been working in the field of education since 2007 and has specialized in licensing training and framework guidelines. Originally from athletics, where she was active in the heptathlon, her goal was always to be involved in the sports association and to actively shape the sports landscape. Wiebke knew early on that she saw her professional future in the field of sports.
The DOSB plays a central role in coach training in Germany. Over 500.000 valid coach licenses are in circulation, which indicates a large training and continuing education system. In the discussion, Wiebke addresses the major challenges facing the DOSB.
A central topic in the conversation is the Competency Orientation in Coach TrainingWiebke explains what it means to teach and assess in a competency-oriented manner. The question is also raised as to how much specialist knowledge a trainer should have and how this knowledge relates to practical skills.
The Corona pandemic has accelerated digitalization in coach training. Wiebke reflects on the lessons the DOSB has learned from it and explains how digital tools are used today in the training and further education of coaches. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in coach training is particularly interesting. Wiebke provides insights into where and how AI is already being used today and what trends are emerging for the future.
Finally, Wiebke talks about the skills that she believes are particularly important for coaches and gives an outlook on the future development of training in sports associations. She also compares German training with international approaches and draws conclusions about how coaching courses could develop in the coming years.
This episode offers valuable insights into the work of the DOSB and the challenges in modern coach training. It shows how the DOSB wants to make it future-proof in Germany and highlights important developments such as digitalization and competence orientation.
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