One is more of the dictator and commanding style, while the other is the baby-sitter and teacher style. Most coaches' lean toward one of the three coaching style. The one I follow and go by is the cooperative style.
The submissive style is not one I would go by because this is a coach who is a throw-out-the-ball-and-have-a-good-time approach. The coach provides little instruction, and gives minimal attention and guidance in organizing activities, and resolving discipline problems only when absolutely necessary. Some coaches adapt this type of style because they lack the competence along with confidence to provide instruction and guidance. The command style is an approach that can be a little too aggressive for an athlete. The role of this style is to respond to the coach's commands on what he/she says. The assumption underlying this approach is because the coach has background knowledge and experience, which leads to the coach telling the athlete what to do, instead of the athlete making his/her own decisions in a game from what he/she learned at practice. .
I stand by the cooperative style because this is a style that shares decision making with the entire team. Although they recognize their responsibility to provide leadership and guide young people toward achieving the objectives, set forth, cooperative style coaches also know that young people cannot become responsible adults without learning to make decisions. .
Part 1: Principles of Coaching.
Chapter 4.
Coaching for Character.
The public thinks of coaches as teachers of sport skills who motivate their athletes to play their best. But, coaches are also teachers of character who motivate their athletes to behave their best. Creating a moral team environment, demonstrating good character, and explaining and discussing moral actions all help develop good character. But, motivation and inspiration provides the fuel to bring out the positive outcomes that are to come.