© Tony Fagelman 2006 Club Coach Lecture 1 Tony Fagelman.

© Tony Fagelman 2006

Club CoachLecture 1

Tony Fagelman


Trampoline Coach

• Good morning and Welcome

• Tutor: Tony Fagelman

• Contact details: 07966 464301, [email protected]

• Housekeeping

• Course no:

mailto:[email protected]


Ice-breaker

• Find someone who you don’t know

• Find out the following 4 things about them:– Name– Occupation– Trampoline background– Tell us something about yourself that not

many people know


Tutor Background

• Former youth international• Qualified as coach at 17• Youngest ever Advanced coach at 21• Ran own club in Yorkshire – 200 members• Teaches 5 classes a week• Head coach at Cambridge Cangaroos• Tutor and examiner for 5 years• Child Protection tutor• This is all part-time… I have a real job!


Course objectives & learning outcomes

• For students to become proficient in coaching the sport of trampolining to a higher level

• For students to be able to operate a class safely and securely, taking heed of BG policies and recommendations

• For students to feel confident and secure both with their knowledge and abilities regarding trampolining to this higher level

• For students to attain a pass in the practical and written examinations and go on to be a successful club coach


Topics

• British Gymnastics• Practical Coaching• Coach Education• Proficiency• Competitions• Judging• Safety and First Aid


British Gymnastics

• Trampolining was originally part of BAGA

• Trampolining split from BAGA and formed the BTA, later to become the BTF

• FIT merged with FIG in 1999

• BTF merged with BG in 2000

• Trampolining is one of 11 disciplines in Gymnastics


Pathway


Practical Coaching

• remember to apply the coaching theory to all your practical coaching

• study the home study module as this will broaden your understanding and improve your ability as a coach

• adopt the principles of: physical preparation, core skills, part-whole skill progression and consolidation throughout the coaching to ensure success


Coach Education

• To provide a programme of development for coaches in all disciplines

• To raise the quality of coaching and coaching knowledge in GB

• To enhance the opportunities of performers to attain their optimum level of achievement or performance

• To assist in the development of trampoline coaching as a profession

• To raise the profile and status of trampoline coaches• To standardise the levels of classification of trampoline

coaches qualifications in GB


Proficiency

• The trampoline award scheme is available to coaches and teachers and provides a structured and comprehensive learning platform.

• The scheme is available through BG• Levels 1-4 for early years and special needs• Levels 5-10 for entry level performance (Coach

syllabus)• Levels 11-15 for competitive performance


Competitions

• British Gymnastics runs competitions at graded levels throughout the year.

• Grading competitions at levels 3, 4 & 5 are operated by the regions and typically put on 4-5 events each year

• Grade 1 & 2 events are held around the country • The National championships are held at Grade 1 & 2 in

each age group and at senior levels each year• Synchro events are also held both nationally and at

regional level• Open events are also run, which offer competitive

activity as low as Grade 8 (special needs)


Competitions

• Competitors qualify through the grades from grade 4 upwards.

• To qualify, competitors must attain a combined compulsory and voluntary score in excess of the qualifying mark.

• The qualifying mark for each grade is progressively more difficult

• See Resource Pack for more details


Judging

• The judge award is available for those coaches and interested persons

• It is recommended that Club Coaches take the Judge award.

• This is so they can understand why their performers receive the form marks that they do and can provide correct coaching and feedback to improve judges marks

• Understand basic judging practices and regulations – See Resource Pack and competition handbook


First Aid

• Under the Cycle 6 gaining first aid qualifications will be included as a module for license purposes

• This should be First Aid at Work level or greater• At the very least, aim to attain First Responder

status• If you are not a qualified First Aider, do not

attempt to give First Aid• Understand what to do in a incident that requires

first aid to be administered


Emergency provision

What provisions must be made?

• access to telephone and emergency numbers

• trained first aid person

• suitably stocked first aid kit

• evacuation procedure

• accident record – report book


Responding to injury

What actions would you take in the event of an accident?

• stop the class and move class away • check breathing and consciousness• if in doubt send for medical assistance• ascertain how the accident happened• if in doubt do not move the injured person

(continued)


Responding to injury(continued)

• look for signs of deformity• keep patient warm• after ruling out serious injury allow to move• contact parents/guardians• if hospital visit is required-responsible adult and

another person to accompany• inform manager and complete accident report• inform BG if a claim is likely


How would you deal with?

• poorly children• injuries to the skin:blisters,abrasions• nosebleed• bangs & knocks• cramps or winded• shock• soft tissue injuries:

Rest Ice Compression Elevation


Safety and well-being

It is good practice to:

• seek advice when returning after injury

• check health status before the session

• develop physical preparation first

• use progressive part skills

• Supervise dispersal-duty of care


Safety

• Safety factors when positioning a trampoline:– Height of hall - 5m for recreational, 8m for competitive– nearness to walls – 2m distance or padded walls – away from doors and windows – keep fire exits clear – avoid obstructions on walls and ceilings – area clear around the trampoline(s) – use of safety aids (end decks, safety mats, floor mats)


Safety

• Safety factors when erecting and taking down a trampoline:– Ensure you have sufficient assistance to assist in erecting and

taking it down, – train pupils to assist and use people of appropriate height and

strength, – don’t pull a trampoline towards you, – don’t allow ends to develop momentum, – use safe lifting techniques, – store wheels safely when trampoline in use, – store wheels with hooks down, – take care when manoeuvring trampolines, – lock away when not in use


Safety

• Safety factors when a trampoline is erected:– Check springs for tension, – check springs are right way up, – check bed for tears, – check tension on bed (red lines are wavy), – check legs are secured properly, – check hinges and allen bolts are secure, – check tension of chains and that they are secured (on

some tramps), – check safety pads are secure, – check other safety apparatus (end decks, mats, floor

mats and push on mats)


Safety

• Safety factors regarding pupils before getting on trampoline: - consider Health & Safety– Injuries or illnesses, – medication, – suitable sports clothing (not too baggy), – wearing socks or trampoline shoes.– hair tied back (boys and girls), – removal of jewellery, – clip nails, – no food or drink around the trampoline,


Safety

• Safety factors regarding pupils on a trampoline:– Learn to spot and do it properly, – don’t engage in acts of daring, – don’t double bounce, – don’t attempt something until a coach tells

you it is safe to do so, – stop when asked to do so, – mount and dismount safely


Any Questions?

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