Coaching toolbox - As is listed on the blog you will need to read through

the following slides and complete all of the relevant tasks.

Remember to write down any information that you think is important in your note books.

If you complete the following slide show presentation I have included some activities that will increase your understanding.

Remember we are not going to go back over this information so try not to miss out on what is needed

Enjoy your day

Review Questions List and describe 4 coaching styles and give a short

description of each. The following coaches are acknowledged as leaders

in their sporting fields. Research two of these elite coaches. Identify which coaching style you think best represents your chosen coaches.

-Mark Thomson (AFL)

-Rick Charlesworth (Hockey)

-Norma Plummer (Netball)

-Tim Nielson (Cricket)

-Craig Bellamy (Rugby League)

-Laurie Lawerence (Swimming)

Coaching responsibilities

Coaches work with athletes to bring about improvement and undertake many roles to make this happen. The roles and responsibilities of the coach can be separated into off-field and on field tasks

ON FIELD ROLES

The coach or his team have a number of on field roles and these are crucial to player safety, improvement and performance

On field roles – Managing Risk It is important that a coach ensures the safety of their athletes. Injury is

a major aspect of sport, but many risks can be reduced or limited due to a proactive and vigilant coach when it comes to safety and they should do the following:

Identify the risk Evaluate the risk Select an approach to manage the risk Implement the approach Properly plan the activity Provide proper instruction Warn of the inherent risks Provide a safe physical environment Provide adequate and proper equipment Match your athletes appropriately Evaluate athletes for injury or incapacity Supervise the activity closely Provide appropriate emergency assistance

Coaching checklist

The following is a checklist that you could use to make sure you ensure the safety of your athletes

ITEM YES NO ACTION

Current qualifications

Coaching code of conduct

Appropriate insurance

Environmental factors and equipment

Effective coaching techniques

Coaching checklist review

Choose one of the checklist items on the previous page and outline what you will do if you couldn’t tick yes to that item.

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On field roles Choose five words or phrases below and write down

a definition of the word and explain why they are important to maintain safe and responsible coaching practices.

-accreditation -code of conduct

-coaching methods -respect

-insurance -welfare

-training environment -playing environment

-equipment -protective equipment

-group management -teaching methods

GETTING ACTIVE

One of the responsibilities of a coach is to ensure that a sports field is free of hazards. Unsuitable or uneven surfaces place players in potentially dangerous situations. More than one coach has been the subject of litigation where they have been found negligent for not properly inspecting playing facilities.

a) What does the term ‘negligent’ mean?b) Before using any sports field, what should the coach do?c) What could a coach do to make their players aware of the

risks involved in their sport?d) Discuss how a coach could be proactive in ensuring that

they provide a safe playing surface?

Coaching code of behaviour Effective and appropriate relationships

are a key element of effective coaching. To achieve such relationships, clear boundaries and standards need to be set.

You need to come up with 10 things that you think a coach MUST do to be an effective coach:

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Coaching code of behaviour Go to the following website http://www.ausport.gov.au/participatin

g/coachofficial/Guidelines/policy/coachbehaviour

This will display the Australian Sports Commission sporting code of behaviour

Copy down what coaches are expected to do and the agreement form that they are expected to sign.

Coaching code of behaviour Look at the pictures below and list

what areas within the code of conduct are these coaches not displaying:

Coaching – stepping over the line Victoria Pendleton and Scott Gardiner

are actually husband and wife – however he lost his job as the high performance coach for Bristish Cycling due to their relationship. Do you think this is fair? You need to write down in 1 page what you think of this decision.

SAC Preparation

In the next activity use the information that you have gathered for your upcoming SAC for next week. This will assist you in making sure you have the right information.

OFF FIELD ROLES

Coach development and education is a growing sector. A coach can learn many things by actively being involved and trialling new methods. However, a coach is not just a coach during the 2 hours that you may train or the 2 hours on game day. There are many other aspects to a coach and his demands when off the field.

On field roles – Managing Risk Sport is constantly changing as well as our knowledge and

understanding of sport performance. Coaches at all levels can access professional development opportunities through a number of associations. This could include education in the following areas :

Coaching methods, skills, strategies and tactics Rule and technique changes Technology in sport Recovery strategies Decision making Sports science Sports nutrition Fitness and conditioning Medical considerations

The Australian Sports Commission is responsible for managing the overall accreditation of coaches. Why is it important to have a governing body oversee this accreditation process?

Coaching juniors

When coaching juniors the coach needs to be well aware of the developmental progress of juniors. What is another qualification that coaches who coach juniors might need to have?

Working with parents

When coaching junior teams the parents will determine your success as a team and a coach. Parents play a significant role as they can shape their child’s attitude towards sport as well as the fact that they pay fees, buy gear and equipment as well as transporting the child to the venue…as well as supporting the team.

Therefore you need to have a good relationship with parents.

The coach should encourage parents to participate and share in giving positive, not negative feedback.

Coaches should also listen to parents’ concerns.

How to get parents on board

In a group can you come up with 5 ways to get parents and carers on board so you can develop a successful team as well as successful players?

How to get parents on board

An information evening could be held before the season starts and is a great way to meet parents and outline your plan for the season as well as expectations. Together you could discuss:

Selection policies Coaching philosophy Communication Team rotations Administration Parent roles Spectator expectations

Working with officials

Without judges, umpires, scorers and referees, there would be no-one to ensure that the game, event or competition runs smoothly.

Officials are often subjected to immense pressure, criticism or abuse from players, spectators and coaches for the decisions they make.

The coach and team managers are the main people responsible for ensuring that respect is shown towards officials.

How can a coach educate the players, supporters and support staff to respect officials?

If this is not adhered to what steps would follow?

A FAILURE TO PLAN IS PLANNING TO FAIL

EFFECTIVE PLANNING

Effective planning prior to the season commencing will assist in the smooth running of the season ahead.

There are 5 steps in an effective planning process.

Do you feel that your coaches follow these steps for success?