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Developing young coaches through national and local strategies and interventions
Steve Swallow Education Project Officer, The Football Association
Claire McDonnell Partnership Manager / School Games Organiser,
South Cambs School Sports Partnership
Session Aims and Objectives
‘To find out more about how to develop young people as coaches through research and development work being undertaken nationally through the National Young Coaches Academy and locally through County Young Coach Academies.’
Great coaches coach people, good coaches, coach sport“
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEcZ4bspvC8
Communication
Organisation
Adaptability
Compassion
Honesty
Ethics
Instruction
Demonstration
Observation
Analysis
Feedback
Questioning
Technical
Tactical
Knowledge
BEST young coach
National Young Coaches Academy
Defining a young coach
System for identification recruitment & selection YCs
Progression
Development of role models
The Journey
Development & training of
young coachesIdentification,
training & development of mentors
Developing Young Coaches Through Football Futures
• The FA’s Young Volunteering
Programme 14-24 year olds
• 7,000 Young Leaders
• 6 Themes
• County FA Led
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8NWpZcFTOI
Developing Young Coaches Through Football Futures
Developing Young Coaches Through Football Futures
Local Opportunities• Team Sixteen/Team Nineteen/Football Mash-
Up• 46 County FAs Delivering Football Futures
Programmes• Young Coach Development Centres
(Currently 19 Nationwide)• Youth Councils/Forum/Management Groups
(75% of CFAs)
Case Study – Lauren Asquith• Joined Football Futures in 2010• Attended 1st NYCA in Feb 2012• Entered FA National Young
Coach Dev. Programme• Employed by Derby County FC
as Disability Football Development Officer in Aug 2013
• Selected to represent The FA in Rwanda in Feb 2014
Case Study - Durham FA • Support over 200 Young
Leaders through Football Futures across the County
• Work with secondary schools and deploy YL into Charter Standard Clubs and Leagues in a range of roles – including coaching
• Deliver 4 day leadership camp each year free to secondary schools
County Young Coach AcademyCambridgeshire –Comberton Village College
The Background
• SGO hub site, SSP structure still in place locally
• Leadership, Coaching & Volunteering school
• Opportunity to take part in national pilot
• Strong Leadership Academy programme
• New sixth form on site
• CYCA seemed a logical progression for us
• Always a demand for more quality coaches
Outcomes
• Increase the number of young people becoming coaches
• Improve access to and provide high quality training for young coaches at a local level
• Create a county mentoring system for young coaches
• Increase the number of young people volunteering in school and community sport
• Increase opportunities for more young people to participate in sport
Young People Expectations• Knowledge of qualifications, coaching pathways,
contacts & what’s out there
• Gain qualifications & recognised awards • Develop personal and coaching skills• Increase coaching experience• Guidance & support to become a better coach• Opportunity to learn from others• Help with finding funding for qualifications• Future opportunities/ career, the experience• Make friends and have fun!
Why sports coaching?
• Enjoy helping others/ younger athletes• Its rewarding• Inspire more YP to get into sport• Career choice• Shortage of coaches• Passionate about sport
• Provide opportunities for others & give something back
• Better at coaching than performing
The Process
• Consultation
• Recruitment
• Planning
• Delivery
• Feedback & evaluation
The Young Coaches
• 8 boys and 13 girls
• 15 -17years (9 sixth formers)• Athletics (6), hockey, netball, football (5), tennis (2),
basketball, rowing, rock climbing, roller hockey
• 13 are members of community clubs
• 17 were already coaching
• 15 had a Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership
• 16 had at least 1 sport specific leadership award
• 2 had a level 1 coaching qualification
The Programme
• Training Needs Analysis & Goal Setting• Strength & Conditioning –Dynamic Warm Ups• Communication & Organisation Skills• Coaching Seminars• Injury Prevention• Diet & Nutrition• The Coach Athlete Relationship
• Signposting to generic coach education courses & sport specific qualifications
The Impact to date….
• 4 coaches have gained a Level 1 qualification & 6 are booked on future courses
• Increased workforce for after school clubs, School Games, satellite clubs etc
• Improved connectivity with local NGBs & community provision –created a pathway
• Opened the door into community sport • Enhanced young peoples personal, social &
employability skills
“Making a difference to YP
It has made me aware of the opportunities available in sport coaching which has encouraged me to think further about what I want to achieve through the academy. Liam
It has given me some good information on coaching and helped my improvement and future development. Laura
The CYCA has helped me to become more organised and able to plan different, exciting sessions for young people. Katie
I have been able to set up my own interform basketball competition and volunteer even more of my time for the extra curricular activities at my school. Amber
I have been able to take on board new tips and ideas to help improve my coaching sessions.
Sunke
The CYCA has provided me with more confidence in my abilities and has given me new ideas which I can use in my coaching sessions. Ellis
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Funding
• YST development grant
• In kind support from CSP
• £30 joining fee
• £1500 grant from Ally Brennan Trust
• £1600 grant from Cambridgeshire County Council
• Local NGB’s, support from clubs
• Awards for All??
Learning so far…
• Working with community partners is key
• Involve mentors in the first session
• Keeping it relevant & purposeful for all young coaches
• Age restriction on Level 1 coaching qualifications
• Now reviewing county pathway for LCV
Next steps….
• Use this years cohort to shape the programme for next year
• Further develop mentoring part of the project
• Explore links with HEI
• Get feedback from schools, mentors, clubs etc
• Ensure long term sustainability
• YST intend to roll the programme out wider
Over to you…
• What excites you about this piece of work?
• Would a CYCA work locally for you?
• What local partners could you engage?
• What challenges might you face?
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