Coaching Events & News

Coaching Events & News

The Coaching and Management Teams for the forthcoming Touch World Cup 2011, have now been confirmed, see attached download.

As part of our Coach Development programme we are delighted to be hosting both Level 1 and 2 touch coaching courses in May/June 2011.

Level 1 and 2 Coaching Courses

 The courses will be delivered by Dennis Coffey, Touch Football Australia’s Coaching Director, and one of the best Touch coaches in the World.

Wales Touch are now taking expressions of interest from people wishing to attend these courses. See below for further details

Level 1 Coaching Course

The Level 1 course is open to anyone and is primarily aimed at those undertaking coaching roles with existing and established Touch club teams, or new and existing players wishing to gain a better understanding of the sport of Touch.

Cost: Approx £80 (exact cost TBC)

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.

After taking the course participants will be accredited to level 1. This accreditation is fully recognised by the international coaching community. Attendees will also receive a Touch coaching manual and workbook at the course.

Level 2 Coaching Course

Interested participants will have successfully completed the Level 1 course before attending the 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.

Cost: Approx £150 (exact cost TBC)

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 include Functional 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.

After taking the course participants will be accredited to level 2. This accreditation is fully recognised by the international coaching community.Attendees will also receive a Touch coaching manual and workbook before the course date.

Noting your interest

You can note your interest in attending either the Level 1 or Level 2 course by e-mailing Matt Enoch matthew.enoch@wales.gsi.gov.uk

You will then be e-mailed updates on the course details as they become available and will be asked to confirm your place by paying the course fee.

 It is important that those interested indicate this NOW as numbers are severely limited.

 Please include the following in your response:

1. Name

2. Contact e-mail address and mobile number.

3. Your Touch/sporting background.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in coaching to attend a course by possibly the top coaching co-ordinator in the game today and we would strongly urge those of you who would like to be more involved in coaching to register your interest ASAP so as not to miss out.

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Download File:  Coaching and Management Team 2011