ABSTRACT
The aim of this research was to analyze mentoring as a training strategy in the developed of a high-performance basketball coach. Mentoring intervention was carried out over 11 months aiming at the development of reflective practice of a high-performance basketball coach engaged in national and international competitions. Qualitative methodology was used in a case study approach. The data collection instruments used were field journal and semi-structured interview. The data were analyzed using the content analysis technique. The results pointed out the challenges inherent to the construction of a mentor-coach relationship, the challenges the coach faced in his daily work and the relevance of mentoring in the professional development of a coach.
Keywords:
Professional Training; Professional Practice; Education