Welcome to the New Look Oxfordshire Sports Partnership “Coaching Matters” Issue 7.

This Enews is for you “the coach” and is packed with hints and tips, articles from coaches and coach

educators and information about NGB Coach Education courses. It is your forum and your voice; we

want to hear from you about your examples of good practice and projects that you are proud of and

would like to share.

The Newsletter will be produced quarterly at the end of October, January, April and July and the

deadline for submitting articles will be the 24th of the month. (Issue 7 has been put back to coincide

with the torch Relay)

If you have any comments about the Coaching Oxfordshire ENews, or wish to share examples of good

practice, please get in touch with

Denise Brown, Oxfordshire Sports Partnership Coaching Development Officer

dmbrown@oxfordshiresport.org

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CONTENTS

COACHING CONFERENCE 2012 ............................................................................. 4 Sport Specific Workshops 10.00 – 13.00 ................................................................ 5 NGB COURSES & WORKSHOPS........................................................................ 11 Archery GB............................................................................................................ 11 England Athletics 2012 Club and Network Conference......................................... 11 England Badminton UKCC Level 1 ....................................................................... 11 Chance to Shine.................................................................................................... 12 FA Level 1 For Female Candidates....................................................................... 12 The British Gymnastics 2012 Club Conference and Awards................................. 13 England Hockey Board (EHB) launch In2Hockey training opportunities for teachers and coaches.......................................................................................................... 14 Award Course Price Change................................................................................. 15 ASA UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Swimming (QCF) .............................. 16 StreetGames SG Update of work with NGBs ........................................................ 16 Focus on Table Tennis.......................................................................................... 17 scUK Resources for Coaches ............................................................................... 18 UK Coaching Summit ............................................................................................ 18

OTHER EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS..................................................................... 19

Safeguarding Event “Crossing the Line”................................................................ 19

IN THE ZONE ........................................................................................................... 20 FUNDING ................................................................................................................. 20

Free coach education for a year............................................................................ 20 Funding Opportunities for Coaching...................................................................... 21

JOB VACANCIES ..................................................................................................... 22

Casual Sports Coaches......................................................................................... 22

COACHING CONFERENCE 2012

This is a really exciting time for sport……… there is not a day that goes by without some reference

in the media to the forthcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games and the start of the torch relay this

week which finally brings it to life!

Are you Ready…….?

We have been preparing for the Olympics since it was announced that

London had won the bid back in July 2005, but are we prepared for the

interest in sport after? The “Athletes” are all now fine tuning their

training for the Greatest Sporting Event on the Planet, but how will we

cope at grass roots level for that spike in interest? How well are we

prepared for the “Legacy of 2012…..?”

Oxfordshire Sports Partnership is working with 5 National Governing Bodies to deliver a “Needs Led”

Coaching Conference on 15th July at Cokethorpe School, Witney. The themes will be sport

specific, delivered by knowledgeable and respected professionals within their fields.

Conference Timetable

9.00 - 9.25 Registration, tea and coffee

9.25 – 9.35 “Welcome” Mike Walker (Chairman of Sports Board) and Video

9.35 – 9.55 Opening Address – Gary Townsend “Athlete Centred Coaching”

10.00 -13.00 Sport Specific Workshops (running concurrently):

There will also be 3 generic workshops running concurrently with the Sports Specific :- SPC, 1st Aid and Developing Talent

13.00 – 13.50 Lunch and Networking

14.00 – 15.30 Workshop choices:-

Young Athlete Nutrition Strength and Conditioning

Coaching Science ‘Theory to Practice’ Maximising Potential

Developing the Whole Person

15.30 – 15.50 Closing Address

15.50 -16.00 Hand out Delegate Packs / Depart.

Sport Specific Workshops 10.00 – 13.00

Gary Townsend RFU “Introducing Rugby to Children – New Rules of Play”

Gary trained as a Physical Education teacher and taught in a number of state secondary schools before settling in a school near Bristol as Head of Year, and then Head of Sixth Form. After 20 years of teaching he took on a new role with RFU as Development Officer for Gloucestershire. He was promoted to National Coach Development Manager in 2008, and the newly created position of National Player Development Manager in March 2010. Gary is a champion of child and player centred approach to coaching and in so doing has made a mark on more traditional views of Player Development. Gary is responsible for creating and guiding implementation of new rules of play for Under 7s through to Under 11s, responding to the

developmental needs and capabilities of the children. Workshop Overview

Developing a child centred approach to game development Changing the rules to better fit the needs and capabilities of the children – a bottom up

approach The power of research evidence Changing attitudes and behaviours to ‘the game’ – parents, players and coaches

The workshop will be a mixture of practical demonstration and theory

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Paul Holder FA “Combination Play”

Paul has a vast amount of experience with the FA – Professional Club Coach Educator – working with Five Premier League Clubs – Blackburn, Blackpool, Everton, Manchester City and Wigan. Paul’s role involves providing coach support for all coaches working with U7s – U18s in the Academy. He also tutors FA UEFA B, Module 1, 2 and 3. His previous roles include: PE Teacher (1984-2004), Chester FC Centre of Excellence Director U9-16 (1989-1994 part-time)

Liverpool FC Assistant Academy Manager U9-14 (1994-2004 part-time), 2004 -2009 (full-time). Workshop Overview How the use of challenges and appropriate interventions can support individual player learning and support creativity in our players Whole Part Whole Approach – Combination Play

The use of logical progressive challenges to support player learning The advantages when using whole - part – whole of starting with a game Skill development – How we can support the process How the use of appropriate interventions can range through the following: Command,

Question and Answer, Guided discovery, Observation and Feedback, Trial and Error Understand the implications of using the appropriate intervention

Graham Charlsworth OCB “Working In Nets”

Head Coach Graham Charlesworth is the full time resident Oxford MCCU & OUCC Coach. He has extensive playing and coaching experience at

First class level in South Africa. He represented both Cambridge and Durham Universities at cricket in addition to Warwickshire County Cricket

Club. He is a fully qualified ECB and UCBSA Level 4 coach committed to making Oxford a high quality cricketing centre. Graham is also OCB U12 Boys County Coach and a member of the OCB Coach Education Tutor Team.

Workshop Overview

The workshop will help you to:

Understand the purpose of working in nets Distinguish between net management and net coaching Run a standard net coaching session Run net sessions to simulate match practise Use bowling machine with batter

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Zac Meekins OBA “IM Basketball”

Zac has 15 years' experience in the game as a player, coach, referee and administrator. He is currently the England Basketball County Development Officer for Oxfordshire, as well as coach at Oxford Brookes University. Zach has coached at all levels over the past 6 years, from school and back-to-

basketball sessions, to University, Junior and Senior National League. He is a Level 2 referee, with a great deal of experience of refereeing junior basketball in the County. He has run the Oxfordshire Central Venue Leagues for U13-U17 teams for 5 seasons, as well as a number of senior IM Basketball and Ball Again initiatives which have re-introduced a number of local men and women to basketball.

Workshop Overview IM Basketball is an exciting yet simple game that can offer an easy way to create weekly competitions within a School, University or Leisure Centre, by providing a DVD-based information pack which includes everything you need from posters to score sheets IM Basketball Workshop will:

Show you how to use IM Basketball resources Organise participation opportunities for students and groups Cover dribbling, passing and shooting Basic Refereeing

Pre-requisites for IM Basketball Activators : Minimum knowledge of basketball required just your organisational skills and willingness to provide an opportunity for others to play basketball.

Liz Burkinshaw “How To Deliver Engaging Sessions”

Liz is the scUK Lead Development Officer for “How to Deliver Engaging Sessions” and has developed the resources for this the latest of scUK’s coach workshops Liz will be co tutoring the session (other tutorTBC) Workshop Overview

The theme is around Developing, Sustaining and Rejoining participation, incorporating the 5C' s: Confidence, Competence, Connection, Character and Creativity within a Netball specific environment, targeting junior development and Back to Netball coaches

Looking at the meaning of the 5C's within a Netball context. fresh ideas workshop – with resource booklet Exploring the need for a different emphasis in coaching for different groups (Developing,

Sustaining and Rejoining Participation) and the way sessions are delivered. Challenging and Questioning conventional ways of planning Developing Ways of including the 5 C’s in Coaching

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Generic Morning workshops 10.00 – 13.00

Stuart Armstrong “Developing Talent” Development Lead Officer – Talent, sports coach UK Sports Science Graduate from UWIC, has worked in sports development for the past 15 years, the last 12 of which has been spent in golf. Lead officer for Talent and Coaching in 2005 working directly for the 2 Performance Directors for Men’s and Women’s golf to implement improvements in delivery across all levels of the talent pathway. Stuart has mentored a number of golf coaches including several working at international level and on the European Tour, he is also a ‘Golf Performance Coach’ working one to one with a number of golfers ranging from young players with potential to touring professionals. Stuart is also a Level 3 hockey coach with experience at all levels of the talent pathway in hockey from coaching national league clubs club to leading the England international mixed team. Workshop overview

Developing a clearer understanding of the nature of talent and its implications for talent identification and development.

What coaches can do to ensure that their coaching environments provide the best opportunities to develop their athlete’s/player’s abilities.

The speaker will focus on the application of generic learning outcomes and key messages around developing talent in relation to the coaches “role” as a Talent Development coach.

Steve Woolland “Safeguarding and Protecting Children” Director of Woolland Consultancy, Consultant and trainer at the Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, Senior Manager at Skills Active. Workshop Overview This workshop will help you recognise and respond appropriately to child abuse and protection. It will also give you the best practice tools you need to ensure that you are providing a positive and enriching sporting experience for children. (This is a

recognised MSD workshop) Ian Ogilvie – First Aid in Sport

Ian has worked in the leisure and sports industry for over 15 years for various private and public companies and is an HSE accredited deliverer. This workshop is for anyone involved in the delivery of sport who wishes to learn basic First Aid.

Afternoon sessions 14.00 – 15.30 (choose one) Gary Townsend “Developing The Whole Person”

Workshop Overview

What makes a good sportsperson? Developing confident, competent decision-making sports people Exploring the motivations and expectations of coaches Challenging the “Role of competition”

Kier Wenham-Flatt “Strength and Conditioning”

Kier has a Master’s degree in Strength & Conditioning in addition to several industry qualifications. His work has featured in top publications such as Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, FHM and more. He has a successful freelance business offering strength & conditioning coaching to athletes from a huge range of sports. Some of his clients include :-International rugby union players, Oxford University Varsity Rugby, London Scottish Football Club, Professional rugby players from St Helens, London Broncos, Plymouth and Esher, A world championship ultra endurance mountain biker, Military personnel from the RAF and Territorial Army and ……. a ballet dancer!

Workshop Overview

Defining Strength and Conditioning and the role it plays in “athlete” development Strength and conditioning myths: what are the most common misconceptions people hold

about strength and conditioning? The principles of training: the 5 key rules you need to know when it comes to training Methods and techniques: a brief look at the most effective training tools in the arsenal of the

coach Q&A: ask anything and get an answer!

Danny Newcombe “Coaching Science – Theory to Practice”

Danny is currently a lecturer teaching Coaching Science and Physiology at Oxford Brookes University. He takes a lead role in the vocational and work placement strand which runs through the sport science and sports coaching pathways. Coaching Profile Wales Men’s National Team and 21’s Assistant Coach Swansea Ladies National League Coach UWIC Men’s Hockey Club BUCS 1st /2nd XI Head Coach Cardiff & UWIC Hockey Club Coach Welsh U16 Boys Assistant Coach Gwent Player Development Centre Head Coach Welsh Hockey Union - Coach of the Year 2010/11  

Workshop Overview Coaching Science - Theory to Practice

Positive learning environments Notions of power and the coach athlete relationship

A workshop that doesn't just introduce coaching science theory but provides you with the skills and tools to implement these into your session. The session will look at how to create a positive learning environment, exploring themes from rapport building to discourse. The session will then progress to looking at the coach athlete relationship discussing notions of power. The workshop will include both practice and theory. Eleanor Jones “Young Athlete Nutrition”

Senior Sport Scientist at the Hi Performance Centre, University of Birmingham. Eleanor manages an applied sport science unit delivering Strength and Conditioning, Psychology, Nutrition and Physiology Support to talented university athletes and external clients. Eleanor works closely to establish links into National Governing Body athlete support pathways. Her philosophy is to provide an interdisciplinary approach, fully acknowledging the role of significant others (coach, athlete) and the

underpinning scientific theory to achieve peak performance. Workshop Overview Most young athletes will have a school timetable, maybe even a training plan but few will have the same level of detail when approaching their dietary needs.

This workshop will explore some of the nutritional issues relating to adolescents and young athletes; in particular growth, meeting their energy needs, supplements and sport specific guidelines. Jenny Gray “Maximising Potential”

Formerly the Group Head for Sports Development, Coaching and Management at Oxford Brookes University. Jenny is a world renowned expert in synchronised swimming and as an international judge she has officiated at 3 Commonwealth Games, 2 World championships and one Olympic Games. She has also conducted coaching seminars on all continents and has a special interest in Long Term Athlete Development. Workshop Overview

In Jenny’s workshop you will learn how to integrate LTAD into your coaching maximise junior performance and development

To book your place on the Coaching Conference please click here.

NGB COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Archery GB This new series of videos introduces coaches working with intermediate archers to specific techniques, including drill and skill, to help archers shoot from a better position of strength, alignment and posture. For more information click here.    

England Athletics 2012 Club and Network Conference 26 May 2012: Leatherhead Leisure Centre KT22 9BL Are You Ready? As we enter one of the most exciting periods in the history of our sport, England Athletics are organising a nationwide series of FREE conferences for club and network volunteers. Ensure your club is ready to benefit from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and provide a lasting legacy to the sport.

These interactive conferences will provide delegates with a range of practical information on delivering athletics for schools and show how athleticism can enrich physical education. The conferences will also be suitable for clubs and Network staff looking to build links with local schools. Please promote these events to your local schools, schools associations and school games organisers who would benefit from attending. Share with all clubs volunteers: Please promote to all volunteers in your club, in your network and/or in your surrounding area. To find out more click here. If you have any further questions, get in touch by email at events@englandathletics.org.

England Badminton UKCC Level 1 Level 1 Coaching Course in July at The Oxford Academy. Dates are: 1st July, 8th July and 29th July. Contact Nina Bridge for more information ninabridge@badmintonengland.co.uk or call 07901 005 320

Level 1 Award in Coaching Basketball This is the basic level coaching qualification for those who wish to commit to coaching basketball. The course provides candidates with the basic level of knowledge of basketball and coaching skills and will enable the holder to assist a fully qualified Level 2 Coach. Venue: Oxford University Sports Centre, Iffley Road, Oxford,OX4 1EQ

Dates: Sunday 24th June and Sunday 15th July 9 – 5pm

For more information click here

Chance to Shine Win a coaching session for your class at Lord’s

We have teamed up with ESPNCricinfo again to give children a fantastic opportunity to be coached at Lord’s this summer. ESPNCricinfo are offering a class of 30 lucky children the chance to win a junior coaching session with two former international players at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Wednesday 23 June 2012. The coaching session, run by a professional cricket coach, will be from 9.30 am – 11.30 am, and will be full of fun games and drills, catering for children of all cricketing abilities. Following the session, the children will be taken on an hour’s tour of the historic grounds followed by lunch. Schools need to arrive for 9am, and leave Lord’s at 1pm. You will need to make your own transport arrangements. To enter visit: www.espncricinfo.com/chancetoshine and answer a single question….....

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FA Level 1 For Female Candidates This is a great course for any female who is already coaching, playing or managing football, or who wants to get into coaching or teaching and loves football! £80 (reduced from £100) Don’t miss out!

Venue: Oxford Spires Academy Dates: Saturday 7th July 2012 8.00am - 5.00pm Main Tutoring Sunday 8th July 2012 9.00am - 4.00pm (FA Safeguarding Children and FA Emergency Aid Workshops) Saturday 14th July 2012 8.00am - 5.00pm Main Tutoring Sunday 15th July 2012 9.00am - 5.00pm Final Assessment For more information click here. For those of you who teach children 16+ who are keen to get into coaching, this is a great opportunity to access funding through us as well as assistance into volunteering in their local football club. Available Funding for Football Coaching Courses Candidates living within Oxfordshire FA borders between the ages of 16 and 19 can apply for a bursary via The Ray Mills Trust Fund. Details can be found on www.oxfordshirefa.com/more Further funding is available from various different organisations within Oxfordshire and Nationally. Go to www.oxfordshirefa.com/clubs to view our grant finder. This document will be updated soon and may have more funding pots available to you! Other sources of funding; English Schools FA Coaching for Teachers Bursary scheme, Torch Trophy Trust Bursary Scheme, Oxford Sports council Scheme

Manchester United Soccer Schools – The Manchester United Schools are keen to offer casual and part-time coaching opportunities to level 2 coaches across the UK and internationally, to deliver their soccer schools programmes. Whilst they advertise on the FA licence website and also on UK sport website, they believe that we and our coaching leads are invaluable in advertising opportunities to local coaches. Initially, MUSS are looking for coaches to deliver in July but if they are any

good they will keep them on their books. So real opportunity here. The vision is to develop a number of local coaches to deliver on local soccer school programmes. http://www.manutdsoccerschools.com/

What do we offer? • An insight into Manchester United’s coaching philosophy and youth development model • Coaching development and training on what to coach and how to coach the United way • The opportunity to develop and progress within the sport across UK and International Projects • Long term coaching/career prospects What are we looking for? • Coaches who are committed, flexible and looking for development opportunities • UK work requires a minimum level 2 qualification • International work requires a minimum level 3 qualification • An ability to relate and inspire children of all abilities • To be self-driven, hardworking, an excellent communicator and have passion for the game • Must be available from 1st – 27th July 2012 Please email muss@muml.co.uk for an application form.

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The British Gymnastics 2012 Club Conference and Awards The conference will take place on the 9 and 10 Juneth th at the International Conference Centre, Telford and will have an Olympic theme with the aim of building momentum towards London 2012. Our motto will follow the Olympic motto, ‘faster, higher, stronger’. Although there is an Olympic

theme, the focus of the conference will remain ‘club development’ aiming to support clubs to grow and develop. For more information click here

Funded through Sport England and delivered byBritish Gymnastics (BG), the Excel Programme willsupport talented coaches and gymnasts who areaspiring to achieve future High Performance andWorld Class Standards. The main aim of the

Gymnastics Excel Programme will be to support coaches through the provision of FREE clinics and coach education sessions specifically focused on helping them to develop talented young gymnasts. 1st clinic scheduled for 22nd July at Dynamo. To register your interest for the above clinic dates please contact BG Excel Coach, Adam Paterson by 31st May 2012 adam-dynamo@hotmail.co.uk

England wins rights to host Hockey’s 2015 European Championships

The European Hockey Federation (EHF) and England Hockey Board (EHB) are delighted to announce that England has been selected as the host of the women’s and men’s EuroHockey Championships 2015. The Championships, which will take place in August 2015 at Lee Valley Hockey Centre, will be

the first major international tournament to be held in the Olympic Park after the London 2012 Olympic Games and represent the next stage in the EHB’s plans for establishing a long lasting legacy for hockey.

For more information click here

England Hockey Board (EHB) launch In2Hockey training opportunities for teachers and coaches EHB has developed a range of In2Hockey training courses to help teachers and coaches feel confident to deliver the game. To provide as much flexibility and choice as possible, each

course is available as either a practical course or an online course. Practical courses are delivered by an EHB approved tutor. They require 10-20 candidates to attend and tend to be hosted at the organising school or club (providing there are sufficient facilities). However, please note that practical courses are not yet available. Online courses offer more flexibility and can be completed at the candidates own pace to fit in with their own schedule and commitments. To find out more about the online courses and to make a booking please click here.

Award Course Price Change

Following a period of financial review, and in response to the difficult financial climate many coaches and clubs find themselves in, it has been decided that there will be a reduction to the cost of both the Level 1 and 2 Courses.

From 1st May 2012 the Level 1 Course will cost:

£83:33 ex VAT £100 including VAT

From 1st May 2012 the Level 2 Course will cost: £115 ex VAT £138 including VAT

UKCC Level 2 RFU Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union. £138 (incl. VAT) Coaches working in the Youth and Adult game (U13 upwards) will be expected to attend a new qualification. The RFU Coaching Award will be Level 2 equivalent. This course, as with the children’s course, will reflect the environment the coach practices in i.e. the 15 a side game. Whilst there will still be an emphasis on the knowledge, skills and attributes of the coach, and how they utilise both coaching process and session delivery methods, greater attention will be given to the application of the principles of play, the tactical aspects of defence and attack as well as the use of key factors in building and playing from a set piece. NB From 1st May 2012 the UKCC Level 2 in Coaching Rugby Union will become: The UKCC Level 2 RFU Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union The course is an entry level course for a coach working in the 15 a side game.

Prerequisites are: As current process – Level 1 plus appropriate CPD/Coaching in the 15 a side game

Or Coaching in the 15 a side game /Attended Scrum Factory/ Attended Rugby Ready

Venue: Chinnor RFC, Oxfordshire, OX9 3JL Saturday 30th June 2012: 9am - 5pm Sunday 15th July 2012: 9am - 5pm Saturday 28th July 2012: 9am - 5pm Friday 15th June 2012: (Closing date) Venue: Newbury RFC, Berkshire, RG14 7RW Saturday 7th July 2012: 9am - 5pm Saturday 21st July 2012: 9am - 5pm Saturday 4th August 2012: 9am - 5pm Friday 22nd June 2012: (Closing date) Click here and scroll down to Coach Education Course for application form

ASA UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Swimming (QCF) For those who are interested in the coaching programme in a competitive environment. Achievement of this certificate will qualify you to operate as a coach, Candidates must hold a Level 1 qualification in their chosen discipline. Venue: Abingdon School, Park Road, OX14 1DE

Dates: 19 May. 16, 17, 23 & 24 June. 1, 7 & 8 July For more information go to

www.theiosonline.com iosadmin@swimming.org 01509 640640

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StreetGames SG Update of work with NGBs StreetGames’ role as a national partner of Sport England sees us work with national governing bodies (NGB) of sport to help them bring their sport to young people in deprived areas. The following are examples of our work in April:

The three hour Tennis Activator workshop that has been developed in conjunction with the LTA is now mainstreamed and being marketed to the whole StreetGames network...............................................................................................

StreetGames is supporting the LTA with the roll out of its eight new pilot projects for Community Tennis...............................................................................................

The ETTA has provided 20 Instant Ping Pong equipment sets to support table tennis pilots in YUSport projects, the StreetGames programme in London funded by the Mayor of London’s Legacy Fund....................................................................

StreetGames has been successful with seven out of eight bids for Sportivate........ We have supported 31 NGBs with their Whole Sport Plan submissions.................. View the full details

The StreetGames National Training Event 2012 highlighted the importance of training to Doorstep Sport Clubs and provided an opportunity for feedback around local priorities for the year ahead. To ensure that the training needs of you, your coaches and volunteers are understood, we have

created a short online training analysis survey that will help us understand the training needs of doorstep sport projects. To complete survey click here

Focus on Table Tennis

The local premier club “Kidlington Forum Table Tennis club” have made significant progress in the past three years in recruiting new players, improving the standard and promoting the sport in many schools. The recent Oxon Schools competition had over 100 competitors and was played at a good standard.

The keys to this success have been the following:

Kidlington acquiring its own dedicated premises with the support of the English Table Tennis Association and the local council. The club now has access to premises five evenings a week. The club boasts 12 local league teams who play their matches over two nights. Two nights focus on junior coaching and the other night is an open night that attracts players of all abilities and from numerous backgrounds.

Oxfordshire’s top player Karl Bushell qualified as a level 2 UKCC coach and started an active programme of coaching in Oxfordshire schools. As a result over 200 pupils have received coaching and many have progressed to join local clubs and some are now competing in national events. More local players have qualified as coaches and will support local clubs and schools.

The support of the national association who have developed many varied programmes to promote the sport to individuals of all ages.

The numerous local volunteers that are the backbone of all local clubs and leagues. Aubrey Hughes at Kidlington started the club 37 years ago and is still the most active volunteer at the club despite being in his late 70’s.

Nationally, table tennis is growing in participation and with progressive clubs like Kidlington it is likely that this trend will be sustained over the next few years. For more information about Kidlington Forum Table Tennis Club click here

New Table Tennis Officer for Oxfordshire

Welcome to Karl Bushell who has been appointed by ETTA as the County Development Coach/Officer for Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. His main responsibilities will be as follows: To engage with social table tennis programmes & initiatives for adults. To engage with disability programmes To develop and support local club infrastructure.

Karl will be employed on a part-time basis 18 hours per week Contact details: kbushell@etta.co.uk / 07833 338292

 

scUK Resources for Coaches Impairment-Specific Coaching Factsheets sports coach UK, in conjunction with the National Disability Sport Organisations (NDSOs) and the National Autistic Society, has produced eight fact sheets to raise awareness around impairment-specific coaching. The factsheets provide high-level guidance to raise awareness for coaches relating to: Dwarf Conditions, Hearing Impairment, Learning Disability, Manual Wheelchair Users, Visual Impairment, ADHD, Asperger Syndrome and Autism.

For access click here

Coaching New Participants Top Tips. sports coach UK When welcoming new participants to your sport session, it is important to think about them as individuals with individual needs and reasons for starting something new. Your role as coach can influence a new participant’s successful re-engagement and return attendance. The following top tips are provided as a suggestion to assist you in better meeting the needs of your new and returning participants. Download a copy Technology to Use in Your Coaching. sports coach UK This report aims to identify a number of different uses of technology within coaching and the tools that can be used to do this. This report will look at different software, websites, smart phone applications and video games to assist the coach in their every day job. This report is not an endless list of ways to use technologies but some suggestions and links to different tools to help you use technology more. Technology for coaches can be broken down into 3 categories; administration, analysis and coaching and learning. Download a copy LTAD video case study, sports coach UK A video case study promoting the benefits of attending the 'An Introduction to Long Term Athlete Development' workshop is now live on the sports coach UK website. The video is of a previous attendee Peter Jones who talks about the benefit attending has had on his coaching and his club "I would definitely recommend this workshop. It gives you a template to work with, rather than having to design each session around the children. There is a well researched and well thought out programme in place to work with, and the impact on the club and our young players has been enormous."

Check out the video

UK Coaching Summit The 2012 UK Coaching Summit takes place on 29-30 May at Park Plaza Riverbank, Central London. The UK Coaching Summit aims to inform, empower and inspire delegates to use what they learn to create positive change to the UK Coaching System in the recruitment, development and retention of coaches. For more information click here

Multi Skills Level 2

1st4sport Level 2 Award in Multi-Skill Development in Sport Venue: Oxford University Sport, Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EQ Dates: Saturday 30 June, 1 July & 14 July 2012 Time: 9-5pm Cost: £170 SPECIAL OFFER: 10% OFF (30 April to 14 May): £153 For more information click here

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OTHER EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

Safeguarding Event “Crossing the Line” This is a must see event for all coaches working with children and young people

On Wednesday 13th June the Oxfordshire Sports Partnership and Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board (OSCB) are hosting a performance of Crossing the Line at Oxford Brookes University, Harcourt Hill Campus.

Crossing the Line is a powerful and interactive performance which explores safeguarding issues in a sporting context and is delivered by the Geese Theatre Company

The audience is invited to consider a range of issues including the way in which perpetrators of abuse can use sport to groom potential victims; the role of the welfare officer; whistleblowing; the impact of abuse on the individual, the club and the sport; and the benefits of a pro-active rather than reactive approach to safeguarding.

“An incredibly thought provoking experience providing a powerful learning opportunity.”

Alison Chapman, County Welfare Officer, Oxfordshire Hockey Association.

General tickets for the event will be priced at £10, however we have an Early Bird Discount and will be offering a ‘buy one get one free’ deal until Thursday 31st May. Tickets are limited and available on a first come first served basis.

For more information click here

IN THE ZONE

24.05.12 | Developing Partnerships with Clubs and Schools - Oxford 24.05.12 | FUNdamentals of Balance - Oxford 30.05.12 | Right People, Strong Club - Making the Most of Volunteers - Oxford 30.05.12 | First Aid in Sport - Thame 07.06.12 | Community Games - Organising and Promoting Your Games - Oxford

This is a free event and is aimed at anyone who is organising or planning to organise a Community Games or similar event.

To book a place or find out more about the workshops we run please visit www.oxfordshiresport.org/inthezone

FUNDING

Free coach education for a year

UKA and England Athletics have announced plans to provide free coach education for a year as part of their commitment to a long term coaching legacy following the London Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The access to the newly launched Event Group modules and qualifications will be made available to eligible coaches free of charge until May 2013, in a move to ensure coaches in the UK can gain access to the best quality coach education in a truly significant year for the sport.

By making the qualification free of charge to coaches for the first year, the bodies have further underlined the emphasis on a coaching legacy that lasts beyond Olympic and Paralympic year.

Read more…

BIG launches new funding strategy Announcing its priorities in England to 2015, the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) will put hundreds of millions of

pounds into long-term projects to tackle complex social problems in England’s neediest areas. BIG said it could award between £100 million and £150 million in each of three or four cause areas to fund schemes lasting up to eight years. The funder will decide on the geographical areas in England with the greatest need that it wants to target over the next few months for the long-term funding. Partnerships, which could include charities, community groups and councils, can apply for grants to develop their schemes and, if the pilots are successful, they can get longer-term funding.

One of the cause areas would be tackling entrenched problems such as alcoholism, drug abuse and domestic violence. Another would be projects for older people, and two more cause areas are yet to be announced. Other announcements included:

Awards for All will be increased from £56 million in 2011/12 to £57 million in 2012/13. The scheme will continue to fund small community projects but also pay for groups to develop ideas to a stage at which they could apply for grants.

The introduction of online applications for Awards for All with decisions received in as little as one or two weeks compared with the four to five weeks it can take now.

The fund’s Reaching Communities programme will be increased from £148 million in 2011/12 to £150 million in 2012/13.

BIG is considering the use of social investment in some projects in various funding programmes and where appropriate, helping projects develop the skills to attract social investors.

BIG anticipates that it will have £1.5 billion of funding to 2015, or from £500 million to £600 million a year if existing levels of lottery ticket purchasing continue. http://www.governmentfunding.org.uk/Default.aspx

Funding Opportunities for Coaching The Funding for Coaching Guide provides details about funding available to support coaches and coaching across England. The latest monthly edition is available to download on the sc UK site – access a copy

JOB VACANCIES

Casual Sports Coaches

Do you enjoy working with children? Are you enthusiastic and reliable?Are you interested in working in the sport and leisure industry?

We are looking to recruit high quality casual coaches to help deliver our holiday sports programme. Successful applicants will form part of an enthusiastic, reliable team of coaches who run a variety of sports sessions throughout the school holidays. The programme is a mobile scheme that visits several rural locations throughout South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. For this reason a driving licence is desirable, although not essential. A natural ability to communicate with young children, leadership skills and a responsible nature are all essential for the positions. All candidates must have been involved in the delivery of sports sessions before in either a paid or voluntary capacity. If you are interested in having some fun whilst working and feel you have the skills needed to fulfil one of our casual coach positions we want to hear from you. For more information please call the Participation Team on 01235 540379 or email your CV to jo.paterson@southandvale.gov.uk All applications must be received by Thursday 31 May 2012 Rates of pay are dependent upon experience and qualifications held. Please note, hours vary from week to week and you will need to be flexible. All coaches will undergo a check by the Criminal Records Bureau. Both District Councils are equal opportunities employers.