Day One Coaching Assistant Day 1 In small groups From PreCourse Tasks share What you want from the course and any reservations Complete these statements on postits From this course I want ID: 764423
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Day One Coaching AssistantDay 1
In small groups:From Pre-Course Tasks, share: What you want from the course and any reservations?Complete these statements on post-its From this course:I want ……I don’t want ……I learn best when ……. Add one idea to each post-it and place on flip chart.
Course outcomesThe Coaching Assistant Award allows you to:Assist more qualified coachesDeliver aspects of coaching sessions from approved session plans or task cardsIt will help you to:Prepare for the delivery of coaching activitiesDeliver prepared activities of the coaching sessionsEvaluate the effectiveness of coaching activities.
Session One This session will help you to:Identify the role and responsibilities of the Coaching AssistantIdentify the process we use to coachHow-2 Organise activities effectively Identify the components and structure of a session.
RUN JUMP THROW agility balance coordination speed Instruction and explanation Demonstration Organisation Safety Observe and analyse Feedback What-2 coach skills and How-2 coach
PLAN DO REVIEW How 2 Coach Skills The Coaching Process Organisation Instruction & Explanation Demonstration Observe & Analyse Feedback
Session TwoWhat-2: FUNdamental Movements, Simple & Complex skillsThis session will help you to:Be more aware of the principles of athlete-centred coachingIdentify basic fundamental movementsUnderstand balance and coordinationIdentify how skill levels are perceived.
Athlete-centred approach means:Placing their needs before all elseAll athletes are welcomed to participate and valuedEncourage them to explore their own potential and be involved in their own developmentProviding a fun and safe environment.
How old are the two athletes?
Athlete Development Running, Jumping& Throwing ABC’s of athletics High Jump Speed, Endurance, Wheelchair Racing, Jumping & Throwing
FUNdamentalsAged under 8/9 Broad movement experience ABCs, KGBS, RJTCompetition should be fun and not focused on the outcomeFun and games-based learning through experienceMost important time to develop basic movement and coordination skills.
Foundation: Fundamentals of AthleticsAll ages, but especially, 9-12 developmental age groupEmerging gender differences, early/late maturersProgression from Fundamentals stage to sports skills focusContinue emphasis on skill and coordination using Foundation activitiesMove towards event groups at later stagesFocus on learning about training (frequency and volume), not competitive outcome.
Foundation and Event Group DevelopmentAll ages but especially 11-14 Females, 12-15 Males developmental age groupGender differencesCritical period for developmentFocus on training and competitionProcess goals more than outcome goalsCommitment to athletics as a sport.
Balance and Stability Base of Support Size of baseDirection/plane of movementCorrect positioning of basePositioning of Centre of MassPositioning of Centre Height of CentrePostural stability and control Neutral Spine Neutral Pelvis.
Coordination Organising Limbs to Generate Force To maximise movement efficiency and force application Apply force for longerGenerate more forceComplexity of Movement Down to individual athletes.
Only perfect practice makes perfect!
Session ThreeWhat-2: Adapting Activities, Behaviour ManagementHow-2: OrganisationThis session will help you to:Identify the broad range of athletes in the sportIdentify the importance of being organised and adapting to the needs of athletesEstablish acceptable actions and sanctions.
Managing Athlete BehaviourCAUSES: What are the causes? Lack of success, different motivation, problem outside sport, favouritismPREVENTION: Be organised Get to know all the athletes Ensure activities and sessions are funSet, share and agree your expectations and ground rulesACTION:Coach changes their own behaviour e.g. involve/engage athletesCoach changes activity to help them to do something differently.
Managing Athlete Behaviour - ResponseImmediate action – SafetySupportWho needs to know What to do later.
Inclusive coachingWelcome and include each athleteTalk to the athlete about their needs, motives and interestsFocus on their abilityAdapt your coaching style, communication skillsand coaching activitiesSeek advice, if necessary.
Session FourWhat-2: RunningHow-2: Instruction and ExplanationThis session will help you to:Identify coaching points to develop running whilst coachingIdentify when and how to use Instruction and ExplanationReflect on and capture your learning in relation to Instruction and Explanation and running technique.
SpeedShoulders low and relaxedFast arms elbow driving backwardTall posture and high hips Heel up and under buttock Knees up, toe up Land on front half of foot (ball of foot) and drive down and back
Endurance Tall posture with high hips Relaxed shoulders with efficient backwards driving arm action Rhythm guides optimal speed and efficiency Foot lands naturally underneath the centre of mass, moving down and backwards
Wheelchair Racing Catch push rim at 2-3pmDrive at 3-5pm – accelerate onto push rim, drive down extending tricepsRelease push rim at 6-7pm avoid over extending elbowsLift and bend elbows to initiate next stroke phase Acceleration (with high elbows)
Session Five:What-2: Jumping for height and distanceHow-2: Demonstration, Observation This session will help you to:Identify the coaching aspects of jumpingProvide demonstration of jumping activity Practise observing athlete performanceGain peer and tutor feedback.
Jumps Fast controlled approachActive (down and back action) flat foot at take offHead up, chest up, drive upExtend through the hip, knee and ankle (in that order)Tall in the air, hips high Soft controlled landing
Session Six:How-2: Decide on an interventionThis session will help you to:Identify the process in making a decisionIdentify the interventions available to coachesWhen to use them.
Decision making – pre-intervention actionsChange your positionWatch something differentWatch the same thing againWhy intervene?Look for consistenciesAllow learning to happen.
InterventionsStop the activityMake the activity harder/easier (shaping)Change the activityBreak the movement down into a sequence (chaining)Practice one part only (whole PART whole)Use guided discoveryFeedback to the athlete what was seenFeedback to raise awarenessDo nothing
Day TwoRecap of Day OneCoaching using a Session Plan and ReviewCoaching StylesWhat-2 Skills of Endurance and ThrowsPerformance Factors and Energy Systems What-2 Cooling Down and FlexibilityCoaching Practice.
Day One Coaching AssistantDay 2
Review of Day OneIn pairs/small groups you have 5 minutes to prepare a 60 second “top tips” to the group about that topic.Role of the Coaching AssistantAthlete centred coaching and how this relates to How-2 OrganiseCharacteristics of someone in the Foundation and EGD stage of developmentHow and when to intervene.
Day Two OutcomesThis will help you to:Identify the What-2 throwing movementsDifferentiate between different coaching stylesProvide feedbackUnderstand what affects performanceEnd the session appropriately Practise ‘what-2 coach’ and ‘how 2-coach’ skills and gain peer and tutor feedback.
Sessions Two and ThreeThis session will help you to:Experience guided discovery as a method for skill learningApply movement skills to throws, learnt on Day 1Identify What-2 Skills of throwingSet up safe, organised throws activitiesUse the How-2 skill to generate and give feedback based on observationsExperience and use different coaching styles. What-2 : Throwing, Adapting Activities How-2: Feedback, Styles of Coaching
Throws Knees bent with balance on the rear leg Rotate and extend rear hip, knee and ankle Gradually increase speed Transfer balance from rear leg to front leg Use the arm(s) fast and last.
Characteristic of Coaching Styles TELLINGHeavy on command and instructionCoach led Coach centred Coach makes all decisions Useful with large group where safety is paramount or time is short SHOWING Emphasis on demonstration, this is how to do it Coach led Coach and athlete centred Coach invites questions and ideas but then makes the decisions Useful with practical skills, with novices and younger athletes INVOLVING Uses self-discovery and questioning to raise awareness Athlete – led Athlete – centred Coach uses questions to raise awareness, athlete makes decisions Use whenever possible, maximises learning and retention NOW RELATE THIS TO YOUR OWN COACHING PRACTICE AND THE EFFECT ON THE ATHLETE
Stages of Learning Skill is largely automatic 3: Maintaining or advanced stage 2: Practising or intermediate stage 1: Understanding or introductory stage Trying to grasp the basics Trying to refine the skill and gain consistency
1: Understanding or introductory stage 2: Practising or intermediate stage 3: Maintaining or advanced stage Give simple explanations and demonstrations Praise the correct action, not the result Give intermittent simple feedback Practise the correct action Encourage self-analysis and correction Don’t give feedback too soon or all the time Practise to maintain and hone skills Practise under pressure Help athletes set new goals and keep learning
Session PlansEvent Group Development – Shot Putt Warm UpLoadingsHow many reps / sets / recovery.
Session PlansEvent Group Development – Javelin Skill Session No equipment specifiedOrganisational issues limited.
Session PlansFoundation – Shot Putt – Skill Session No rest/recovery included No organisational issues which will help govern rest.
Session PlansFoundation – Javelin Fitness SessionNo rest/recovery includedNo organisational issues which will help govern rest.
A general aim, outcome or goalAthlete information (incl. medical info)Skill, knowledge and experience of the groupStages of developmentFacility, space, equipment, other usersTime availableCoaching teamH&S – emergency proceduresDifferentiations / adaptationsNumber of reps / setsIntensity & recovery. Session Plans – Summary
Session Four This session will help you to:Describe the factors that influence performanceIdentify the components of fitness Identify the training principles and 3 energy systems Use pulse rate to estimate work intensity. What-2 : Running, Cool down and Flexibility How-2: Whole practice
Movement Skills Technical & Tactical Psycho- Behaviour Lifestyle & Support Physical Preparation Factors that influence performance
Fitness ComponentsEnduranceSpeedStrengthFlexibility Coordination. Power
Training PrinciplesOverloadRecovery and AdaptationSpecificity FIT factors:FrequencyIntensityTime/duration.
Three Energy Systems Alactic SystemShort, max 10secs, high intensity, stored start up System Capable of operating with no oxygen, no lactate or acid produced Lactic System Linking energy system Capable of operating with no oxygen, uses fuel stores and produces lactate and acid Aerobic System Sustained energy system Uses oxygen and fuel stores TIME AEROBIC SYSTEM LACTIC SYSTEM ALACTIC SYSTEM P. J. L. Thompson, 2005 0 sec 10 sec 3 min 2 hrs +
Heart RateAverage resting pulse rate = 72 b.p.m.Average Maximum Heart Rate = 220 – ageWarm up – increase heart rate gradually to prepare body for exerciseHeart Rate Training ZonesAerobic Training = 60 – 70 % of max. HRAnaerobic Training = 80 – 90 % of max. HR.
Principles of cool down and concluding sessions Ensure it lasts for at least 5 minutesInclude easy jogging and static stretching Add feedback on performance (effort and skill/progress)Receive feedback from athletes and provide details of next session.
Session FiveCoaching PracticeThis session will help you to:Develop your What-2 technical knowledgeDevelop your How-2 coaching process skillsAdapt activities to suit the athletes needsProvide feedback to coaches on their performanceReflect on your coaching behaviours.
Session Six - Final Review In pairs:Review the feedback you have received from peer coaches and re-read their your own reflections Decide how you will action plan your way forward to change something.
Becoming a CoachCoaching AssistantCoach in Running FitnessAthletics CoachEvent Group
Coach Awards Coach in Running FitnessWhat-2Foundation of running for endurance, uphill/downhill running, running over obstacles, energy systemsHow-2 Working with groups on a more regular basis 2-3 times per week 12 year olds upwards & predominantly Off Track activity
Coach Awards Athletics CoachWhat-2 Days 1and 2 Foundation of sprints/hurdles, jumping long/high, pull/push throw, endurance What-2 Technical Day 3 Options Jumps (including Pole Vault and Triple Jump) Throws (including Hammer and Discus) Endurance (including Steeplechase and Race Walking) Speed (including bend running, relays and block starts) How-2 Working with smaller numbers on a more regular basis 2-3 times per week 8 year olds upwards focusing on FUNdamentals up to Event Group Development Stage
ATHLETICSBritish Athletics Website : www.britishathletics.org.uk Home Country Athletics AssociationsAthletics Northern Ireland Old Coach Road, Belfast, BT9 5PR, Telephone: 028 90602707Website: www.athleticsni.org Organise and run all coach and officials educationClubs Website www.athleticsni.org/clubs
Licensing3 yearsRenew with a police records checkContinual Professional Development in future?Issued 4-8 weeks (after Access NI complete and issue certificate)You are insured to coach under indirect supervision (a supervising coach should be in the same location as your session and have overseen the session plan that you are delivering)If Under 18 – You are insured to coach under DIRECT supervision(a supervising coach should be in eye line and earshot of your delivery).
Access NI InformationWhat you need to do if you undertake an Access NI check:Complete an Enhanced Access NI application form according to the details described in Coach Application pack, downloadable from www.athleticsni.org/coaches and return to Athletics NI to be processed. Once it has been processed you will receive a certificate and Athletics NI will receive a certificate.What Athletics NI will do: Athletics NI will complete their risk assessment, enter your certificate details on Trinity, arrange your licence issue.Should Athletics NI have any issues with the information on the certificate we will contact you prior to any decisions being taken.Athletics NI would recommend that you make a note of your disclosure certificate number and issue date.You need to renew your Access NI every 3 years in order to keep your coaching license up to date.If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Athletics NI Welfare at welfare@athleticsni.org.
ClosingAny final questionsWants and concerns.
Congratulations, good luck and enjoy the rewarding job of helping athletes improve