Coaching Methods: Which is the most effective?
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: There are three primary types of coaching methods: in-person, remote, and online. The issue is whether a single method is more effective than the others. In-person coaching is when the coach and trainee are in the same space at the same time. This allows for real-time interaction and instant feedback but can be costly and time-consuming. Remote coaching is when the coach and trainee are interacting at the same time but from different locations. This method still provides real-time interaction but with a mobile advantage; cost may still be consideration. Online coaching is where the coaching is simply a virtual assistant or automated process. Our argument is that in-person coaching is the most effective method.Research regarding these coaching methods has been executed for various sports and exercise types in efforts to test and prove their benefits and limitations. Specific research results provided statistics where performance, mental health, and coach review were general metrics that guided whether a method was effective or not. Based on this research, live demonstration, and personal experience, it was concluded that while in-person coaching may remain superior in some instances, the high variability in individual preferences makes a combination of the methods the most effective.
Source: Figshare
Authors: Grace Nigro, Mario Mikelinich, Kush Rana
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7223214574