Coaching information

In this section you will find a range of information on coaching, including course descriptions, course dates, information on funding available and development opportunities.

WADAC is committed to developing its currents coaches as well as bringing new volunteers to the sport and so if you would like to get involved please email comcoach@wadac.org.uk.

There are several sessions a week where coaches are needed:

Tuesday nights at the athletics track

Tuesday nights at Kings School 6:45-8pm for Sports Hall (September to April)

Thursday nights at the track 5:30-6:30 for Quad Kids

Thursday nights at the track 6:30-8pm for main club session

UKA Coach Development Pathway

The new UKA Coach Development Pathway was introduced in 2010 and is detailed below

 

Coaching Courses

The following courses are available and it is expected that the remaining courses will be developed by 2012.  Up and coming course dates will be advertised on the WADAC calendar and also on England Athletics website For further information on any of the courses there is more information further down the page or click here to visit the UKA website. 

If you would like to attend any of the following courses then complete the course application form and then contact comcoach@wadac.org.uk so that your form can be signed off. 

Date	Course	Course Code	Location
8th/9th October	Coaching Assistant	SC0358	Thatcham, Berkshire
8th/9th October/5th November/ 4th March	Athletics Coach	SC0423	Winchester Sports Stadium
15th/16th October/13th November/ 5th February	Childrens Coach	SC0398	Lee Valley
16th October	Leadership in Running Fitness	MC0357	Bournemouth
29th/30th October	Coaching Assistant	SC0429	Uxbridge
5th/6th November/ 10th December/ 3rd March	Athletics Coach	SC0361	Uxbridge
13th November 19th November	Athletics Leader Leadership in Running Fitness	SC0450 SC0414	Winchester Sports Stadium Uxbridge
19th/20th November/ 18th December/ 7th April	Coach in Running Fitness	SC0435	Winchester Sports Stadium
16th/17th February	Coaching Assistant	SC0406	Southampton
26th/27th March	Coaching Assistant	SC0407	Southampton
5th/6th May	Coaching Assistant	SC0436	Chichester

Course information

Leadership in Running Fitness

Who should go on this course? go on this course? 

The Leadership in Running Fitness course is for those working with people over the age of 12 years who want to enjoy recreational running for fitness and health.  Leaders must be 18 or over to take the course.  Leaders will be licensed to take a group of recreational runners of varied ability for sessions.

What will I learn?

The course will focus on the safe organisation of achievable and progressive running activity and how to lead a group of runners of varying ability.

What will I be able to do?

The Leadership in Running Fitness award licenses and insures an individual to lead groups of adults in run activities without supervision and away from the club premises. The Leader must be under the advice of a coach if working with 12 to 18 year old runners.

Prerequisites

Once booked onto the course you will be issued with a personal log in to access the  Leadership in Running Fitness section of the Ucoach website. Prior to attending the course it is strongly recommend that individuals familiarise themselves with the cards used on the course.

Athletics Leader course

Who should go on this course?

The Athletics Leaders Award course for those working with young athletes or athletes in the early stages of the athlete development pathway and is aimed particularly at adults, e.g.  parents and grandparents, and those that are interested in helping out at their local club. Leaders must be aged 16 and above.

What will I learn? does the course cover? 

The Athletics Leaders Award covers the following topic areas:

• The role and responsibilities of an Athletics Leader
• Working relationship with Supervising Coach
• Principles of running, jumping and throwing
• Run, jump and throw task cards
• Warm ups for children
• Athlete development
• Behaviour management
• Factors influencing performance
• Leadership skills

What will I be able to do?

Athletics Leader will work with a Supervising Coach in the delivery of run, jump and throw athletics activities. 

Prerequisites

Prior to attending the course it is  strongly recommend that individuals familiarise themselves with the layout of task cards used on the course and watch a video clip to see the card activities in action.

Assistant Coach Course

Who should go on this course?

The Coaching Assistant Award is for those working with athletes up to the Event Group Development stage and is aimed particularly at adults, athletes, ex-athletes and parents. The course is recommended for those that have decided to embark on the coaching pathway.  Applicants must be aged 18 and over.

What will I learn?

• The role of the Coaching Assistant
• Working relationship with Supervising Coach
• Session structure
• Fundamental Movement Skills
• Basic mechanics of running, jumping and throwing
• Coaching interventions
• Coaching styles
• Athlete development
• Behaviour management and its effect on group management
• Factors influencing performance
• Energy systems
• Coaching Skills: Organisation, Safety, Instruction & Explanation, Demonstration, Observation & Analysis, and Feedback

What will I be able to do?

When qualified, a Coaching Assistant works under the guidance of a licensed Coach and may deliver units of the session on behalf of the Supervising Coach. Although a Supervising Coach must always be present, a Coaching Assistant may coach in another area of the venue as long as they are delivering the session created by the Supervising Coach.

Prerequisites

There is an induction process prior to attending the course including six pre-course tasks that prospective Coaching Assistants are expected to complete and bring to the course.  

Athletics Coach

Who should go on this course?

The Athletics Coach programme is designed for those who want to get involved in coaching athletes in track and field. This is course is available to UKA Level 1 and 2 coaches and new candidates who have completed the Coaching Assistant Award.  Applicants must be aged 18 and over.  The programme is for those working with athletes in the Foundation to Event Group Development stages and all applicants should be actively involved with groups and have access to athletes a for a period of at least eight consecutive weeks.

What will I learn? PR 

• Technical basis of running for speed, endurance and over obstacles, jumping for height and   distance, push and pull throws
• Skill development
• Fundamental movement skills
• Athlete Profiling
• Athlete Development
• Energy systems
• Factors influencing performance
• Elements of planning and delivery
• The role and responsibilities of a Coach
• The core coaching skills
• Physical preparation
• Flexibility
• Integrated coaching

What will I be able to do?

On completion of the course you will be able to coach a group of athletes unsupervised.  You will also be able to supervise Athletics Leaders and Coaching Assistants. 

Prerequisites

Prior to attending the course an Induction Pack should be completed.

Assessment

Candidates will be required to complete and submit a written Coaching Diary for assessment based on their experiences.  Candidates will complete a multiple choice test paper on material covered on the course.  There is also an Observed Practical Assessment. 

Coach in Running Fitness

Who is this course for?

The Coach in Running Fitness is designed for those who want to get involved in coaching runners who take part in non track based activities e.g. road, fell, cross country or multi terrain events.  Please note that the CiRF programme is not designed for coaches who want to work with runners taking part in track based endurance events such as 800m – 10,0000m or steeplechase.  Coaches must be 18 .  All applicants must be active leaders or coaches who have completed as a minimum a Level 1, LiRF or Coaching Assistant course.

What will I learn?

• Fundamental running skills and drills
• Skill development
• Energy systems and endurance running
• Physical preparation
• Nutrition
• Injury prevention and management
• Flexibility
• Factors influencing performance
• Elements of planning and delivery
• The role and responsibilities of a Coach
• The core coaching skills
• Integrated coaching
• Athlete Development
• Athlete Profiling

What will I be able to do?

On completion of the course you will be able to coach a group of athletes unsupervised in road, fell, cross country or multi terrain events.  You will also be able to supervise a number of Athletics Leaders and Coaching Assistants. 

Prerequisites

There is an Induction Pack to be completed prior to attending day one of the programme.I EXPONTO  

Assessment

Candidates will be required to complete and submit a written Coaching Diary for assessment based on their experiences.  On the practical day itself, candidates will complete a multiple choice test paper on the material covered on course. There is also an Observed Practical Assessment.

Children’s Coach

Information yet to be published

 Funding opportunities

WADAC is committed to the development of its coaches.  This is seen as a fundamental to the continued success of the club and its members.  To ensure that coaches are not financially disadvantaged in taking further development courses and in recognition of the substantial time and commitment that coaches make, the Committee has agreed to fund future coaching courses.

It is expected that each coach in receipt of funding will commit to a minimum number of coaching sessions.  In the unlikely event that coaches do not fulfil the minimum coaching sessions WADAC reserve the right to request a repayment of all or part of the funding.

Coaches need to commit to the following hours based on the coaching course they are attending:

Leader: Assist with 20 sessions within a year

Coaching Assistant: Take with supervision 20 sessions within a year

Coach: Lead 50 sessions over 2 years.

Funding is also available to volunteer coaches wishing to undertake Coaching Assistant or Coach level qualifications through Coaching Hampshire and IOW and so coaches are invited to register at their website to apply for Coaching Scholarships.  

CRB process

To gain a UKA coaching qualification you are required to complete an Enhanced CRB Check.  This CRB has to be completed by UKA and so even if you have a CRB from another sport/organisation you will need to have another check done.  This is free of charge and for further information on the process please click here.  Once you have completed the form please contact welfare@wadac.org.uk to arrange a time to have your identification verified.

Local Coach Development Programme

The Local Coach Development Programme is available to any coaches who are level 2 and wish to develop themselves further.  As part of this programme the local Club and Coach Support Officer organises a variety of different workshops through the year based on the needs of the coaches within the area.  The programme includes event specific workshops, generic workshops such as physiology and psychology and also coach get together to share best practise and resources.  If you are interested in applying for the LCDP please complete the application form on England Athletics website and send it to our local CCSO.

National Coach Development Programme

To take part in the National Coach Development Programme you must be an active Level 3 or Level 4 coach, keen to learn and committed to the future of athletics in England. 

The programme aims to support coaches and offer regular contact with a National Coach Mentor with an individual development plan. In return, you will be asked to participate fully in the programme's activities and to pass on what you have learned by mentoring up to two other coaches in your local area. If you are interested in applying for the NCDP please complete the application form on England Athletics website and send it to the relevant National Coach Mentor for your event.

Work shops and conferences

Throughout the year England Athletics and other organisations run workshops and conferences for coaches to attend.  These events will be added to the WADAC calendar and so please refer to this on a regular basis to keep up to date on any opportunities available. 

Coaching websites and resources

Below is a list of coaching website and resources which you may find useful.  If anyone has anymore to add please email comcoach@wadac.org so we can share our resources.

Title	Website	Description
Sports Coach UK	www.sportscoachuk.org/	Information on generic workshops available to coaches
Sports Coach UK You tube Channel	www.youtube.com/user/SportsCoachUKTV	Range of videos on coaching including how to coach children and coaching methods
UKA Coach	http://coaching.uka.org.uk/	Information on coach courses, lots of resources for coaches to use including videos, podcasts and presentations.
England Athletics	www.englandathletics.org	Information and booking for coaching courses, events and general information for clubs.
UKA	www.uka.org.uk	Information on rules, governance and competitions as well as grassroots athletics
Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre	www.athleticscoaching.ca/	Wide range of topics including event specific pages, strength and conditioning and planning
New Studies in Athletics Archives	http://194.213.2.7/wps/portal/iaaf	Source of Athletics related information and you can access every issue except those published within the last two years online for FREE
Coaching Hampshire and IOW	www.coachinghampshireiow.co.uk/	Information on coach development and education as well as funding and employment opportunities.
UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA)	www.uksca.org.uk/uksca/common/home.asp	Information on strength and conditioning and courses (Please note the courses are not endorsed by UKA)
Athletics 365	www.athletics365.org	Information on Athletics365 as well as downloadable task cards.
Winchester 2012	www.winchester2012.co.uk	All you need to know about what is going on in the district in the build up to 2012