Coaches have been identified as key influencers in providing a positive club culture. Coaches strongly influence the club culture and also have a significant impact on the lives
of individuals within the club especially the players. Presently coaches are accredited through a sound educational structure. There appears to be a growing need to support these accredited coaches in clubs and schools in a variety of aspects of the multi faceted role they play in the club/school environment. The notion of a Club Coaching Coordinator who could oversee the growth and development of individual coaches and hence the overall effectiveness of coaches in their club environment is appealing. This would facilitate the enjoyment of the coach and all players and officials within the club. Success of the institution of a Club Coaching Coordinator can only be measured by the roles and the responsibilities that are afforded to the coach in a particular coaching environment.
Course Description
This course will provide information and skills that will equip the candidate with the knowledge and confidence that will enable the Club Coaching Coordinator to make a significant difference to the coaching program, coaches and to the value that is placed on coaches in the club or school.
This course adopts an approach that will enable the participants to facilitate positive interactions when dealing with coaches and officials within the club or school environment. Coaches will learn about various strategies in influencing others when achieving shared goals in the coaching environment.
The course gives plenty of practice in developing interpersonal relationships and a positive coaching environment.
Course Objectives
This course focuses on how the Club Coaching Coordinator can act as a facilitator and mentor in the process of improving the coaching program, personnel and the club culture
The course objectives are to:
Course Content: The course content includes:
Other discussion topics that will be integrated into the course:
Creating a Cultural Change
i. Defining club culture
ii. Present perception of our club’s culture
iii. What is the club culture that our club is seeking?
iv. Principles of cultural change
Developing and Fostering a Quality Game Day Environment
i. What does a positive game environment look like?
ii. Why is a positive game environment important?
iii. Consequences of accepting a poor game environment
iv. The role of the coach in setting a positive game environment
v. The Club Coaching Coordinators role in the game environment
vi. Coach and Umpire relationships
vii. Best practice examples
Course Learning Outcomes: After participating in the course, Club Coaching Coordinators would be able to:
Course Teaching and Learning Activities
This course is generally taught as a series of three interactive workshops which provide an introduction to the multi-faceted position of the Club Coaching Coordinator.
Course Unit Outlines:
Unit Name |
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Introduction |
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Long Term Athlete Development |
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Developing a Coaching Philosophy and a Coaching Trademark
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Effective Communication |
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Coach Assessment and Assessor Training |
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Conducting Effective Practices |
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Match Day Coaching |
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Developing a Positive Club Culture |
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Mentoring |
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Succession Planning |
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The Season Review |
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The Planning Process |
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