2013 Touch Coaching Courses

The ETA are pleased to announce the following Coaching Courses for 2013. This is an exciting time for the ETA and its affiliates as we look to build from grass-roots to an international level.

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: 10th & 12th of May

Where: London (NTS 2)

Duration: 10hrs

Friday 10th. 7pm-8.30pm

Sunday 12th. 9am-5.30pm

Cost: £50

What: Introductory/Community Coaching Course

When: 2nd June. 10am-2.00pm

Where: Cambridge (NTS 3)

Duration: 4hrs

Cost: £30

What: Introductory/Community Coaching Course

When: 30th June. 10am-2.00pm

Where: Widnes

Duration: 4hrs

Cost: £30

What: Intermediate / Level 1 Coaching Course

When: 5th & 7th July

Where: Manchester (NTS 4)

Duration: 10hrs

Friday 5th. 7pm-8.30pm

Sunday 7th. 9am-5.30pm

Cost: £50

What: Intermediate /Level 1 Coaching Course

When: 12th & 14th July

Where: TBC (CTS 4)

Duration: 12hrs

Friday 12th. 6pm-9pm

Sunday 14th. 9am-6pm

Cost: £50

What: Presenters Course*

When: Thursday 25th July. 7pm-10pm

Where: Manchester

Duration: 3hrs

Cost: £30

What: Advanced / Level 2 Coaching Course*

When: 26th & 28th July

Where: TBC (NTS Finals Location)

Duration: 10-12hrs (+15-20hrs home study)

Friday 12th. 7.00pm-9.00pm

Sunday 14th. 8.30am-6.30pm

Cost: £100

*Subject to change

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

Course Information

Introductory/Community Coaching Course

Entry Requirements – NoneCoaching Topics Include:

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Intermediate / Level One

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 – NoneCoaching 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

Level Two

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 info on any of the above courses, please contact Marnie@englandtouch.org.uk or Ben@englandtouch.org.uk