REVISED COACHING COURSES 2013

Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, some of the original coaching courses have been postponed. The new dates are below and we're full steam ahead!

Registration for the coaching courses is now open

There are limited spaces on all courses and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Please download, complete and submit your application to Development@englandtouch.org.uk, to secure your place.

Application form

ParticipantRegForm_2013

What/Where/When

What: Intermediate / Level 1 Coaching Course

When: 19/20 July

Where: Oxford

Duration: 10hrs

Friday 19th. 19:00pm-20.30pm

Saturday 20th. 10:00am-16:00pm

Sunday 21st. 10:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: £50

What: Intermediate / Level 1 Coaching Course

When: 3rd / 4th August

Where: London

Duration: 10hrs

Saturday 3rd. 10:00am-16:00pm

Sunday 4th. 10:00am-16:00pm

Cost: £50

n.b. All costs include: All course materials, light refreshments

Course Information

Introductory/Community Coaching Course

Entry Requirements – None

Coaching Topics Include:

Info will be available shortly...

Intermediate / Level One Coaching Course

Entry level course for anyone wanting to start coaching and learn more about the game of Touch. Aimed at current and potential community school, club to regional coaches.

Entry Requirements – None

Coaching Topics Include:

Introduction to Coaching
Role of the Coach
Individual skills
Sub Unit Skills
Improving Performance
Fitness for Touch
The Junior Athlete
Team Skills
Game Sense
Planning
Sports Safety and Injuries
Rules of Touch and the important Practical Observations & Assessments

Course Assessment

Course Work
Rules examination
Course participation
Practical Coaching – assessed on course

Advanced / Level Two Coaching Course

Advanced Coaching for those with good knowledge of the game and coaching experience. Aimed at the elite level of the sport.

Entry Requirements - Level 1 coaching qualification required*.

*Experienced Touch players with teaching or coaching qualification may be eligible for dispensation from the Level 1. However, this is not advised.

Coaching Topics Include:

Planning for Touch
Risk Management
Coaching Better
Functional Anatomy
Principles of Training
Speed, Strength
Flexibility and Power Training
Growth and Development of Touch Players
Nutrition, Building a Better Team
Sports Medicine
Managing People
Advanced Individual & Sub Unit Skills
Analysis of Individuals
Tactics and Set Plays
Team Analysis
Talent Identification, and Coaching for Varying Events

Course Assessment

L2 Home Study Workbook
Participation in Course
Presentation on Course
Practical Coaching (needs to be separately arranged, as per 1 & 2 below)

Assessment during Coaching Session
Assessment during Competition Match

Presenters Courses

This course prepares and assesses Level 2 Coaches to allow them to present and deliver coaching courses. Level 2 participants from previous years will be eligible.

Entry Requirements

Level 1 / Intermediate Coaching Qualification (allows you to present Introductory Course)

Level 2 / Advanced Coaching qualification (allows you to present Intermediate Course)

For further information on any of the above courses, please contact Ben@englandtouch.org.uk