Coaching

Coaching Events & News

Welcome to the official Wales Touch Coaching pages. Here you find all you need to know to keep you up to date with:

• Coaching News
• Resources
• Development programmes
• Skill tips
• Opportunities

The WTA are aiming to provide a comprehensive coaching education programme from Junior and Grassroots through to Elite and International levels. We are aware that our coaches come from all walks of life and are seeking to enjoy the benefits of being part of a greater coaching community. This site will provide a link to that community.

Coaches play a vital role in developing athletes through sport. They are key in providing athletes with the skills and knowledge needed to develop, improve and succeed in their chosen sport. Coaches also have a major influence over participants' enjoyment of sport.

The WTA are keep to encourage, support and develop anyone seeking to become a Touch coach whether it be at a grass roots, junior level through to the representative and elite levels.

The WTA are currently following the well-established and world recognised Australia (ATA) Coaching accreditation pathway for their coach development. The process is competency-based and follows a formal course syllabus at every level, which is observable and measurable.

The WTA are responsible for organising coaching courses in Wales, in conjunction with the ATA and hold a database of qualified coaches nationwide. Coach Development is currently the responsibility the WTA’s Development Director. If you wish to find out further details of coaching opportunities for Touch in Wales, please contact Matt Enoch on 07983620962 matthew.enoch@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Coaching Pathway

The pathway consists of 5 no levels of coach development ranging from a basic entry level, through Level 1 to Level 4 for elite coaches.

Entry Level – Community Coaching Course (CCC)

This is an introductory course for Touch Coaches and primarily aimed at parents, teachers, students and youth club leaders. No previous experience is necessary. The 6 hour course includes thecompletion of a workbook and requirement to deliver a minimum of 15 minutes practical coaching session during the course.The content covers the role of the coach, codes of conduct, legal responsibilities, rules of the game, modified game, the junior athlete safety in sport, and skills of touch.

Level One

The Level 1 course is primarily aimed at those undertaking coaching roles with existing and established Touch club teams. The course involves 14 hours coursework typically delivered over a weekend. The format includes both indoor workshop seminars and practical outdoor sessions. Topics covered will include the role of the coach, individual & team skills, rules of Touch, fitness, sports safety & injuries, the junior athlete, session & programme planning, game sense and practical observations & assessments.

For full details of the course please see the attached L1 Information sheet link below.

Level Two

Ideally interested participants will have successfully completed the Level 1 course before attending a Level 2 course, and will have been actively coaching during the previous 6 months. The course is primarily aimed at those seeking to develop their coaching skills and undertake coaching roles for representative teams. The course involves 18 hours coursework delivered in a workshop over an extended weekend, together with 15-25 hours of home study in advance of the workshop. Topics covered will includeFunctional Anatomy, Principles of Training, Speed, Strength, Flexibility and Power Training, Growth and Development of Touch Players, Sports Medicine, Advanced Individual & Sub Unit Skills, Analysis of Individuals, Tactics and Set Plays.

For full details of the course please see the attached L2 Information sheet link below.

Level Three

Attendance on the Level 3 course is by invitation only and is intended for coaches who successfully completed the Level 2 course and have been actively coaching representative sides with a proven track record. Note that currently Level 3 is the highest level that can be awarded within Touch in Europe.

Download File:  L1 Information Sheet

Download File:  L2 Information Sheet