Abstract

High-performance coaches (HPCs) operate in complex and unpredictable environments wherein sustainable performance and well-being are regularly challenged. The purpose of this study was to develop, through an iterative process of data collection, evaluation and action, a brief SMS-based mindful self-reflection intervention to support sustainable high-performance coaching. We present this work through the form of a process evaluation. After an initial pilot intervention, three subsequent phases of development took place with 18 HPCs from athletics and figure skating. In each phase, HPCs completed a daily or weekly brief mindful self-reflection SMS-intervention for 8 weeks prior to taking part in a focus group interview and 6-month or 12-month follow-up. The results of the process evaluation demonstrate exceptionally high fidelity, reach and perceived value of the intervention for the HPCs. The HPCs also perceived the intervention to influence key mechanisms for a sustainable profession such as greater engagement in their well-being (e.g., self-awareness, helpful perspective on vulnerability and self-compassion). Moreover, lasting behavior changes associated with sustainability were reported at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. This process evaluation reflects a rigorously developed and novel procedure for the delivery of a brief mindful self-reflection intervention and appears easy to use by HPCs in their demanding roles.

 Lay summary: We present a process evaluation of a mindful self- reflection intervention developed to foster sustainable high-performance coaching. Over four development phases we refine the SMS-based intervention and report exceptionally high fidelity, reach and perceived value among the participants. At 6- and 12-month follow-ups participants reported lasting behavior changes associated with sustainability.

• IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE

• This brief SMS-based mindful self-reflection intervention facilitated healthy perspectives on vulnerability and help-seeking behavior and prompted behavior change aligned with self-compassion and well-being at 6- and 12-months follow-ups. Hence, the SMS intervention may provide practitioners with a tool for supporting sustainability among high-performance coaches.

• The process evaluation presented here demonstrated exceptionally high fidelity with the simplicity of the SMS intervention seemingly key to this outcome. Moreover, receiving positive reinforcement throughout the intervention and having opportunities to share their experiences in focus group interviews influenced the participants’ perceived value of mindful self-reflection over time.

• This user-friendly intervention offers a mechanism for self and shared understanding in sport organizations and may provide insights for a range of stakeholders regarding the value of new ways of working that promote vulnerability, openness, help-seeking and collaboration.

摘要

高性能教练 (HPC) 在复杂且不可预测的环境中运行，可持续的表现和幸福感经常受到挑战。本研究的目的是通过数据收集、评估和行动的迭代过程，开发一个简短的基于 SMS 的正念自我反思干预，以支持可持续的高性能教练。我们通过过程评估的形式展示这项工作。在最初的试点干预之后，随后的三个开发阶段发生了 18 个来自田径和花样滑冰的 HPC。在每个阶段，HPC 在参加焦点小组访谈和 6 个月或 12 个月的随访之前，完成了 8 周的每日或每周简短的正念自我反思 SMS 干预。过程评估的结果显示出极高的保真度，干预对 HPC 的影响和感知价值。HPC 还认为干预会影响可持续职业的关键机制，例如更多地参与他们的福祉（例如，自我意识、对脆弱性和自我同情的有益观点）。此外，在 6 个月和 12 个月的随访中报告了与可持续性相关的持久行为变化。该过程评估反映了一种严格开发的新颖程序，用于提供简短的有意识的自我反思干预，并且看起来很容易被 HPC 在其苛刻的角色中使用。对脆弱性和自我同情的有益观点）。此外，在 6 个月和 12 个月的随访中报告了与可持续性相关的持久行为变化。该过程评估反映了一种严格开发的新颖程序，用于提供简短的有意识的自我反思干预，并且看起来很容易被 HPC 在其苛刻的角色中使用。对脆弱性和自我同情的有益观点）。此外，在 6 个月和 12 个月的随访中报告了与可持续性相关的持久行为变化。该过程评估反映了一种严格开发的新颖程序，用于提供简短的有意识的自我反思干预，并且看起来很容易被 HPC 在其苛刻的角色中使用。

 总结：我们提出了一个有意识的自我反思干预的过程评估，该干预旨在促进可持续的高绩效教练。在四个开发阶段，我们改进了基于 SMS 的干预，并在参与者中报告了极高的保真度、覆盖范围和感知价值。在 6 个月和 12 个月的随访中，参与者报告了与可持续性相关的持久行为变化。

• 对实践的影响

• 这种简短的基于短信的正念自我反思干预促进了对脆弱性和寻求帮助行为的健康看法，并在 6 个月和 12 个月的随访中促使行为改变与自我同情和幸福相一致。因此，SMS 干预可以为从业者提供支持高绩效教练可持续性的工具。

• 这里介绍的过程评估显示了异常高的保真度，SMS 干预的简单性似乎是这一结果的关键。此外，在整个干预过程中获得积极的强化并有机会在焦点小组访谈中分享他们的经验会随着时间的推移影响参与者对正念自我反思的感知价值。

• 这种用户友好的干预为体育组织中的自我和共同理解提供了一种机制，并可能为一系列利益相关者提供关于促进脆弱性、开放性、寻求帮助和协作的新工作方式的价值的见解。