Athletes as Coaches Course - PowerPoint Presentation

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Athletes as Coaches Course

Athlete Leadership Sports TrackPresenters:123Slide2

Introductions

Course warm-upFacilitators and course attendees: Self-introductions

Say name and where from

Share your favorite sport to play Slide3

Course Objectives & Desired Outcomes

Describe ALPs and ALPs University Describe what it means to be a coach

Identify what a coach needs to know

Outline expectations ― prospective coach & mentorExplore jobs / levels of responsibility in coaching

Experience working with athletes

Plan next steps in training and certificationSlide4

Definition of ALPs

Encouraging athletes to take

meaningful

positions

of

influence and

leadership throughout

the

organization to

help determine

policy and set direction.Slide5

What Does this Definition of Athlete Leadership Programs Mean?

Allowing athletes to

choose

HOW and in

what

ROLE

they participate in Special OlympicsSlide6

Role Play Time

2-minute drill: Each prospective coach will brainstorm and list choices that you regularly makeTell us about your choices

Clothes

Hair cutHow you treat othersTo be at ALPsWhat about your choice to be a coach?Slide7

Athlete Leadership Training

Series / ALPs University Curriculum

This

I

s

Athlete Leadership

Orientation

and

Beyond the Vision

Video

(1 hour)

Introduction to Athlete

Leadership Course

(Pre-requisite for all Majors)

Communications Major

Sports Major

Governance Major

Global Messenger

I Course

Athletes as

Coaches Course

Athletes as Officials* CourseGovernance I CourseWorking with the Media* CourseCoaching Special Olympics Athletes CoursePowerPoint CourseTechnology I CourseSport-Specific Skills Course Technology I CourseTechnology I CoursePowerPoint CourseGlobal Messenger II* CourseTechnology I CourseIndependent Study then NGB Officiating CourseGovernance II* CourseLeadership/Independent Study (Requirement for graduating from each major)Introduction to Athlete Leadership is the required first course and Leadership/Independent Study is the final course. Courses in the athlete’s area of concentration require participation in the course and completion of a practicum within 6-12 months.The starred (*) courses are in development.Slide8

Part 1: Explore What Coach Means

ConsiderationsFor the Prospective CoachFor the Head Coach/DesigneeSlide9

Definition of Coach or Assistant Coach

Assumes responsibility for athletesActively trains them

Coaches them during competition

Is certified or is working towards certification

May

also be called a trainer

Athlete

= prospective coachSlide10

Things to Consider for the Prospective Coach

The prospective coach will consider the following:Slide11

Things to Consider

as Prospective Coaches2 minute drill:

Complete the

Self-Assessment sheet “Is coaching for me?”

Each one of the questions identifies areas important to coaching.

Place a mark “X” in each box that describes you or what you desire.

Describe why.Slide12

Additional Things to Consider as Prospective Coaches

What do I need to know in order to coach?

What is the role of the coach?

What does this picture show about a coach?Slide13

Role of CoachSlide14

Role of Coach: Know the Rules!

National Governing Body Sport-Specific Rules

Official Special Olympics Sports RulesSlide15

As a Coach

Know and understand the sport and its rulesKnow how to teach and train athletesSlide16

As a Coach, You Will . . .Slide17

Coaches Encourage …

Physical fitness

Courage to try harder

Joy – have funSlide18

Mentors are Leadership Coaches

They …Slide19

Mentor’s ResponsibilitiesSlide20

Additional Responsibilities of the Mentor

Make sure you know about training opportunities

Provide ample

opportunities

for practical experience (managing group; problem solving)

Provide transportation if needed

Help athletes with medical or diet needs

Value your athlete’s opinions and

preferences

Be

an advocate for the athlete

Provide support

as needed

Represent Special Olympics

professionallySlide21

Clear Expectations of Each Other

Prospective coach of mentorAssist in what is neededInvolve during practices and competitions

Effectively communicate with one another – before, during and after practice

Provide sources of and support with ongoing educationMentor of prospective coach

Get to and be on time to practices, meetings and competitions

Follow directions and be involved

Provide what needed to learn job

Uphold job responsibilities; be reliable and dependable

Communicate frequently

Be role model for sportsmanship and good conductSlide22

Things to Consider for Head Coach/Designee

How will you communicate with the prospective coach?

What kind of weekly feedback will be helpful to each of you?

Who should be included in feedback at end of the season?Slide23

Part 2: Explore the Jobs & Levels of Responsibility

From Head Coach All the Way to Assistant Team ManagerTeaching and Training the

AthleteSlide24

Level of Coaching Based on Responsibilities

Asst. Team Mgr.

Athletes

MentorSlide25

Head Coach

Has charge of team in a particular sport for a seasonIs knowledgeable of SO and sport-specific rules

Is certified in the sport

Develops phone/email communicationDecides disciplinary measures when necessarySupervises all athletes and coaches

Is responsible for equipment, transport & lodging

Ensures athlete medicals & volunteer Class A forms are on fileSlide26

Division of Labor

CoachKnowledgeable in SO & Sport Rules

Working toward certification

Some reading skillsAssigned practices

Supervises athletes

Arranges transportation

Assigned duties by Head Coach

Assistant Coach

Knowledgeable in SO & Sport Rules

Knowledgeable about Team Manager responsibilities

Preferred sport experience

Must be 16

Working toward certificationAssist coach with practice planning

Supervises athletes

Training Assistant

Does not have to be working toward certification

Helps with practice and duties as assigned by Head Coach or Assistant Coach

Assists Team Manager with duties (setting up equipment & venue; filing; assessments; scoring; safety checks, etc.)Slide27

Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager

Team

Manager

Assistant Team

ManagerSlide28

2-minute Drill –

What jobs could you begin now?

Asst. Team Mgr.

Athletes

Mentor

Take 2 minutes and look back over the job descriptions

Where might you like to begin?Slide29

Keys to Teaching & Training the Athlete

Communication

Clear

Few wordsSame words each time

Concrete concepts

Action orientedSlide30

Keys to Teaching & Training the Athlete

Communication

How many instructions at once?

Do you talk too fast?Do you sound angry?

What are your facial expressions?

Reward attitude & effortSlide31

Skills Instruction and Levels of Assistance

Before teaching, assess what the athlete can do

Performing a

Skill

What tasks make up a skill? Slide32

Skills Instruction

2-minute drill:Skill – Putting on a jacketWork with your mentor for 2-minutesBreak this skill down

(identify what a person must do to put on a

jacket) List those tasksTeach another how to put on a jacket(Use what was learned about effective communication/skills instruction to teach skill)Slide33

Essential Elements of Practice

Overview of Testing the Role/Job of Coach in a Practical SessionWarm-up and Stretching

Skills Instruction

Competition ExperienceCool-down and Reward EffortsSlide34

Part 3: Practical Experience

Testing the Role/Job of Coach in a Sport-Specific WaySlide35

Training & Coaching in a Practice

Warm-up and StretchingBody and skills warmed up

Skills Instruction

Review previously learned skillsAssessmentsAdd

new skill(s)

Competition Experience

Controlled

game-like or event-like situations

Scrimmaging

Cool-down and Reward

EffortsSlide36

Practice or Training Session

1. Warm-up Exercises

Dynamic StretchingSlide37

Practice or Training Session

2. Skills Instruction

Tell them – Demonstrate – Prompt – Assist

Remember, if after prompting and they still cannot do it, you may have to break the skill down into its parts.Slide38

Practice or Training Session

3. Competition Experience

Enforce the rules all the time so that athletes can learn them…for example, measuring properly and staying between the lines.Slide39

Practice or Training Session

4. Cool-down Activities

Team TalkSlide40

Skill Instruction – Task Analysis

2-minute drill: Working as a team, the prospective coach breaks down one sport skill into smaller, attainable tasks that you could teach.Mentor writes down tasks for prospective coach. Choose from the following:

Further expand the S

tanding Long JumpBocce SkillsDribbling a BasketballSlide41

Sport-specific Skill Instruction Activity

Combine into groups of two: 1 prospective coach and 1 coach (mentor)Teach standing long jump using the list you made with another groupProspective coach must give the instructions; mentor may cue prospective coach but not help

Each group should teach one skill

and perform one skillEvaluate how skill is taught – feedback Slide42

Assessment of Standing Long Jump

Assumes a ready-to-jump positionDemonstrates correct take off – effectively using arms and legs

Demonstrates proper landing

Jumps on command, under controlCan perform 2-leg take offWalks out of pit/area properly

Likes jumpingSlide43

Part 4: Wrap-Up

Debrief CourseIdentify Lessons LearnedNext Steps

Training and CertificationSlide44

Where do I start?

Prepare a personal coaching plan with your MentorWhat is your next goal in Special Olympics?What skills do you need to get there?

Who should you tell about your goals?Slide45

ALPs Coach Training & Certification Process

Step 1: Complete Athlete as Coach Course with 10-hour Practicum observing coaches (Sport Assistant Diary)

Step 2: Complete Coaching Special Olympics Course with 10-hour Practicum assisting coach in training & competition (Sport Assistant Diary)

Step 3: Complete Skills Course with 10-hour Practicum working with athletes Result = Certification AchievedSlide46

Course Evaluation

Name three (3) things you have learned.What will you do when you get home?What part of the workshop did you like best?

What part of the workshop did you like least?

Encourage the prospective coaches to stand up and say one thing they learned.Are you ready to start?Slide47

Tomorrow’s Coaches

You are the reason why Special Olympics will continue to grow and glow for both athletes and coaches

as we learn from you.

THANK YOU!!