MODERNIZATION OF COACH EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF UKRAINE'S NATIONAL TEAMS PREPARATION IN SPORTS GAMES

Abstract

This study focuses on modernizing the professional training system for coaching staff in team sports in Ukraine, considering global best practices and the challenges brought by martial law since 2022. A conceptual model of the knowledge system for coaching practice has been developed and experimentally validated. This model incorporates digital technologies (such as Hudl and OpenCap), artificial intelligence for data analysis, personalized training load management, gender factors, and adaptation to limited resources. The proposed management model for preparing highly qualified athletes enables effective monitoring, simulation, and timely adjustments to both training and competition processes. Scientifically grounded recommendations have been created for updating the educational and professional program for coach training under specialty 017 “Physical Culture and Sport” (bachelor’s level). These recommendations have been successfully applied in the educational programs of the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine (NUPE&S) and in advanced training courses for national team coaches. The findings are based on expert evaluations from 160 specialists, sociological surveys, and a pedagogical experiment. The results demonstrate a reduction in injury rates, optimization of the training process, and increased international competitiveness of Ukrainian national teams in team sports, aligned with improved performance at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Purpose of the study. To develop scientifically substantiated recommendations for updating the educational-professional program for coach training (specialty 017 “Physical Culture and Sport”) in order to form contemporary professional competencies adapted to the realities of Ukraine, with the aim of improving the effectiveness of managing the preparation of national teams for major competitions within the macrocycle. Research methods. A comprehensive approach was applied, including: theoretical methods (analysis of scientific literature, bibliometric and scientometric analysis in the Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases); empirical methods (expert assessment involving 160 specialists, sociological surveys, pedagogical observation, testing, and pedagogical experiment); medico-biological, biomechanical (VICON systems, OpenCap, stabilography), and psychophysiological methods; as well as mathematical-statistical processing (descriptive statistics, Student’s t-test, correlation analysis, Kendall’s coefficient of concordance, etc.). The study was conducted in full compliance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Results. For the first time, a conceptual model of the knowledge system for coaching in team sports, adapted to the conditions of Ukraine, has been developed and implemented, along with scientifically substantiated recommendations for updating the educational-professional program for coach training (specialty 017 “Physical Culture and Sport”). The model integrates innovative technologies and artificial intelligence, ensures individualized preparation, reduces injury incidence, and enhances the overall effectiveness of management processes. Conclusions. The developed model for managing the preparation of highly qualified athletes in team sports, based on the integration of innovative technologies, individualized load management, consideration of gender and physiological characteristics, and adaptation to martial law conditions, provides a substantial improvement in the efficiency of training and competitive processes, a significant reduction in injury rates, and increased international competitiveness of Ukraine’s national teams in team sports. The results have been implemented in the activities of national teams, sports federations, and the educational process at NUPE&S, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of team sports under conditions of limited resources.