Expressions of Interest for coaching courses

Expressions of Interest for Touch coaching courses are now being taken

England Touch are looking to better serve those who want to become more knowledgeable and/or accredited in the coaching arena. As such, we are looking to you, the participants to lead us on what courses would suit you, when and where!

If you want to learn more about the game and/or further your understanding then please get in touch on the link below.

All relevant course info can be found here, so you can decide which level suits you and your needs, best.

Please complete the form HERE to submit your interest

Application form

Expression of interest - Online Form

What/Where/When/How much

All these details will become available once we have received requests from individuals as we will try and suit the needs of as many as possible in 2014.

Course Information

Introductory/Community Coaching Course

Entry Requirements – None

Coaching Topics Include:

Role of the Community Coach
Communication
Group Management
Safe Environment and Risk Management
Planning, Preparing and Reviewing
Basic Playing Rules of the Game
Basic Game Skills
Practical Coaching

Intermediate / Level One Coaching Course

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 – None

Coaching 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

Advanced / Level Two Coaching Course

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 information on any of the above courses, please contact Development@englandtouch.org.uk