Seeding is the term used by sociologists to describe the hypodermic syringe model. thought by one embedded into others. this process is also evident in coaching. As coaches we part knowledge to our athletes in order to develop and progress their individual.group performances. This also relates to the Ltad model of coaching.

Our ideas are comunnicatced in verbal and non verbal methods. In coaching this could be a demonstation of a movement or the explination. For example see Mike Powell’s Coaching the long jump video.

This enables the athlete to experience both verbal and non verbal communication, thus expanding their knowledege. The coach has successfully put their ideas accross to the athlete. However in order to do this effectivly, the coach has to engange with the athlete.