The coach’s role in shaping the attitudes and values of a competitor in Poland after World War II on the example of Wunderteam
Journal Title: Studies in Sport Humanities - Year 2017, Vol 22, Issue
Abstract
The purpose of this publication is to present the concept of sport philosophy, implemented on the basis of certain values between individuals and trainers – Jan Mulak and the Wunderteam - in historically and politically challenging conditions. The article shows certain values, which were headed via outstanding individual cooperation with other great personalities from the world of sports in a way to fulfill a masterpiece – the Wunderteam. The project of creating Polish athletics team was not a programme of self-improvement of outstanding individuals, but was joint international work, which was to serve the Polish society. That concept of genius of Jan Mulak as a coordinator, and his cooperators, initiated huge progress in Polish sports.<br/><br/>
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Bożena Bednarska
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- DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0012.6521
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