Learning the art of reflection during or after an activity is a skill that requires several stages of progression. Ultimately, understanding the reflective process can help coaches refine their coaching strategies and integrate those strategies at each stage (Becoming a Better Coach Through Reflective Practice, 2016). Advantages and Disadvantages of Reflective Practice Advantages Using reflective practice has many benefits not only to the coach's coaching ability, but to their overall development as a learner and teacher. Improving confidence and skills is one of the biggest benefits of using RP, also for learning new information and learning from others to expand one's knowledge. Becoming more aware of the coach's strengths and limitations helps organize their priorities and set new development goals in which the coach can progress with their