Coaching Focus with Les

Published on: 7th October 2011

Our monthly look at what's going on in the world of Coaching incuding:

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Sports Performance workshops for Coaches 

As a coach, it’s easy to find yourself only taking courses that satisfy a legal requirement or meet a minimum standard. However what many coaches are looking for is for support to help coaches genuinely improve their own performance, and in turn, the performance of their performers.

 

In association with West Yorkshire Sport, Trinity Performance are running a series of practical workshops over the coming months that will provide coaches with a better understanding of sports science theory and research but presented in a practical way that they can apply in their coaching.

 

Sport psychology lecturer, John Perry, who explained the rationale behind Trinity Performance. “Sport science is a great way to improve performance but it doesn’t just need to be for the elite. Everyone who plays sport wants to be better at it; we are trying to make that support more accessible.”

 

The workshops are

Motivating Teams – Mon 24th October   The ability to motivate a team is what can set a coach above all others, this workshop will explore practical solutions that all coaches can use

Nutrition for Sports Performance – Mon 28th November    This course will examine a range of nutritional aspects with the goal of maximising sports performance and recovery from training. The course will provide key fundamental concepts to fuelling your body for sport. It will include guidance on what is best to be consumed before, during and after exercise. 

Coping with Anxiety - Mon 30th January    Coping with anxiety is critical to performing well in high pressure situations. This course will examine techniques to support your performers to do exactly that

Fitness Assessments for Team Sports or Field Situations - Tues 28th February  This course will examine a range of simple yet accurate physiological tests available that can be used by coaches to monitor training and maximise performance in a field or team setting.

Each workshops cost £15 per person.

Workshops will run from 6pm - 9pm and will be held at Leeds Trinity University College Brownberrie Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS18 5HD.

To book or for more details of these upcoming courses visit the Coaching West Yorkshire website.

For more information on the other services available at Leeds Trinity University College please visit the Leeds Trinity Performance website.

 

 

Free Mental Health Awareness course for sports coaches (20th Oct)

Mental Health Awareness - an introductory course for sports coaches

Due to popular demand, we're now opening our FREE mental health awareness training for sports coaches of all kinds of sports, not just Rugby League. So, if you're involved in sport, come along to our fantastic free training at Super League clubs this October.

With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem in any one year, this is an issue that coaches are likely to come into contact with, and the training is designed to help coaches work with people with mental health problems, and to make training sessions more accessible. This is a fantastic free professional development opportunity.

 

Who should attend?

The course has been specifically designed for people working as team coaches. Our two hour long training is free, and all trainees will receive a certificate of attendance. Attendees don't need any previous knowledge of mental health.

 

The course is delivered in partnership with the Rugby Football League (RFL) and State of Mind, and is approved RFL continuing professional development (CPD) for coaches.

Courses are two hours long and will include:

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.

 

Where and when?

All courses will run from 6.30 - 8.30pm on Thu 20th Oct

 

How do I register?

To book your place or for more information, please contact Lizzie Green, Training Administrator on 07795 373 957 or education@time-to-change.org.uk

 

Places are limited so you are advised to book early!

Attendees at our previous football mental health awareness sessions said:

"Brilliant facilities, calm, open atmosphere, relevant and useful literature and course content".

"Great - it should be part of all coach training". 

 

 

Goalball Leadership Award 

The Goalball Leadership Award is a stand-alone qualification that is accredited by Goalball UK, the National Governing Body of the Paralympic sport.

The aims of the course are to teach candidates:-

This highly practical one day course is delivered by an approved Goalball UK Tutor.

There are no pre-requisites for attending the course and, subject to full attendance and participation, candidates will receive a certificate at the end. There is no formal examination or final assessment. 

 

Venue: Trinity Fitness, Leeds Trinity University College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD

 

Date: Sunday 6th November 2011 (9.30am – 4pm)

 

Price: £40 (Discounted to £30 for Leeds Trinity University College staff and students)

Booking Form 

 

 

Managing Behaviour in Sport: Top tips

Managing Behaviour in Sport: Strategies for Coaches is from the Top tips series by sports coach UK.

 

Coaches often provide their time freely because of the satisfaction, fun and enjoyment derived from watching their athletes grow and achieve their potential.

However, at times, coaches also need to manage bad behaviour. These top tips assist coaches by providing four strategies for engaging young athletes in sport.

Download the Managing Behaviour in Sport: Strategies for Coaches Top Tips.

 

 

New Badminton England Leader Award Launched!

The award is aimed at anyone over the age of 16 and for the first year it is free to register and complete. The award is unique in the fact it is an online award that is flexible to suit the needs of the learner. The award is designed for those who have already gained a qualification in leadership, such as a Level 1 in Sports Leadership (SL1), a Level 2 in Community Sports Leadership Award (CSLA), a Certificate from a Day Sports Leader Awards, another National Governing Body award or practical experience.

The award consists of three online learning modules which contain information and interactive tasks. The three modules are:

1.       Event Leader - looks at identifying the difference between different types of events and takes the learner through the stages required to plan, set-up and run an event.

2.       Club Leader - looks to identify the key elements, policies and procedure to run a club successfully. It also covers the main roles and responsibilities within a club and helps the learner to become more actively involved in their club.

3.       Activity Leader - looks to identify suitable activities for a group, considering aspects such as participants and equipment. It also enables the learner to plan activities for a group whilst providing support for the planning and implication of an activity. 

 

The learner has the option to complete as many of the modules as they wish, at a time and pace that suits them. The learner can jump in and out of the modules, with their progression being saved as they go through the sections. The module(s) completed will correspond to the certificate that is achieved, so learners do not need to complete all three modules, only those that they feel best suit their needs. So a learner may become an Event Leader, a Club Leader or an Activity leader; if they complete all three modules then the learner will become a ‘Badminton Leader’.

 

Once a learner has completed an online module, they need to fulfil and log a period of practical experience within the area of the module. During their practical experience the learner will be paired with a learning buddy, their buddy will be there to guide and support them as well as providing the opportunities to gain active experience. Whilst gaining this practical experience the learners will be able to provide vital support and help to coaches, teachers, volunteers and club members.

For more information or to register for the award please see the BADMINTON England website at www.badmintonengland.co.uk/leaderaward

 

If you have any questions about the new Leader Award please contact the Education and Training Team at education@badmintonengland.co.uk or 01908 268400.

 

 

 

Tax Authorities Announce Clampdown on Coaches

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have announced an autumn campaign to investigate tutors and coaches, with particular focus on those providing private lessons. GBSport contacted HMRC who confirmed that the scope of the campaign will include sport and will also tie in with a current campaign to investigate those businesses who have declared a turnover in excess of £73,000 (the VAT threshold) in their accounts but who have not registered for VAT.

 

GBSport, the business in sport specialists say "A recent campaign by the Tax Authorities on the plumbing industry resulted in the arrest of five sole traders and a further 600 being placed under civil investigation. All sports organisations should take this opportunity to review their procedures and bookkeeping, especially in respect of the self-employment guidelines, so that they are ready for any queries from the tax authorities."

 

For organisation needing support with their business planning and ensuring they are correctly managing their tax issues GB Sport are running a Business Essentials course on Tues 11th October (10-2pm) in Sheffield at a cost of £45. See the GB Sport website for further details.

Coaching to Increase Participation

sports coach UK is to launch the Participation Curriculum in November 2011.

The resource will be for delivery partners and set out the latest knowledge and understanding of the generic needs of participation-orientated athletes in, and through, sport. The resource will follow a similar format to the popular Coaching Children Curriculum.

The Participation Curriculum will:

The Curriculum and workshop demonstrate sports coach UK’s commitment to supporting partners to grow and sustain participation through coaching, adding to resources already offered by the organisation (see below).

What sports coach UK resources are already available?

 

Increasing Participation in Sport: The Role of the Coach (2007 literature review). The review and summary are available on the sports coach UK website. The following sports coach UK workshops are also appropriate for coaches who require the knowledge and skills to develop and sustain participation:

Resource bank materials including:

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