Coaching and Officiating

Alex LaybourneBOOST Project

What do I do?

- BOOST Coach Academy

- Develop the student (Experience & Skills)

- Coaching and Officiating Pathway & Employment

- Support NGB’s & Key Partners

Which football coach said, “Please don’t call me arrogant, but I’m European champion and I think I’m a special one”

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1. Sir Alex Ferguson2. Rafa Benetiz3. Jose Mourinho4. Arsene Wenger

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Who has to fill out an AU Coaching Contract?

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1. All outside coaches2. All SDC coaches3. Student coaches4. All of the above

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The Coach may act as an advisor to the club’s committee but except for thepurpose of team selection, has no voting rights or hold any other office other than that of coach.

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Which if the following coaches did not go to Loughborough as a student?

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1. Sir Clive Woodward (Rugby / Football)2. Brian Ashton (Rugby)3. Jason Lee (Hockey)4. David Whitaker (Hockey)

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Why am I talking to you today?

• Introduce and explain some of the coaching and officiating opportunities we have

• Discuss the benefits to you and your club

• Share some case studies and best practice that show these benefits

• Share with you coaching and officiating opportunities

What are the benefits to you and your club?

- Personal Development – e.g. Confidence and communication skills

- Club Development

- Passion for your club / sport

- Employability

- Enjoyment

Case Study: Sophie Arundale

- Sports Science BSc

- Helped establish Netball Coach Academy

- Coaching Faraday IMS and in the community

- Working towards Level 2

Case Study: Liam St John

- Economics BSc

- Non-club member

- Started level 3 at end of 3rd year as BOOST coach

- Now employed as Head of Rugby at the Perse School

Case Study: Max Malkin

- Human Biology BSc- Sports Management

MSc

- Exchange to Guyana - Year placement in BVI- Coached LSRFC as a

student- Now employed by

Saracens HITZ project

What opportunities are there?

• Opportunities to coach and officiate in your club, hall of residence and in the community

• Paid officiating opportunities

• AU Coach Subsidisation

• Paid Summer Camp Work

• International Coaching Opportunities and Exchanges

Any questions?