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Take the first step! - Level 1... The ECB Level I course is the highest "entry level" course in the National Coaching Scheme. Aims: To equip beginner coaches with skills and knowledge required to introduce and develop cricket amongst young people in an environment of safety and enjoyment. Target Group: Introductory Award holders; Primary and Secondary Teachers; Club players (to included Women, Disabled, Ethnic groups); Other interested groups Core Skills Learned: Child Protection; Emergency situations; Group Coaching - planning, delivery, evaluation; Net management; Code of Conduct; Planning and organisation; Testing [Kwick Cricket and Proficiency Awards]; Technical Modelling/ Demonstrations of basic skills; Games and drills; Basic umpiring Attainment Targets: At the end of the course candidates will be able to:
When: 14/15 February 2004 and 28/29 February 2004. (Prior to this, you will have attended a first aid course, a child protection course and have a CRB (police) check - all organised for you by WACC). Where: Tidworth Leisure Centre. What time: All day, for 4 days. Cost: £110 per coach, including all resource material. Apply: click here. Further your education - Level 2... Aims: The Level II course builds on the skills and knowledge acquired at Level I and develops further competencies in: Technical modelling and demonstrations; Effective communication; Sport psychology, biomechanics and physiology; Net coaching; Using video to analyse performance; Immediate first aid. Target Group: Level I Coaches - School and Club, Coaching Award holders - School and Club. Core Skills Learned: Communication skills; Technical modelling and demonstration; Technical analysis of batting and bowling using videos and live; Emergency First Aid; Sport Science (Introduction); Effective Net Coaching; Use "Wagon Wheel" performance analysis system. Attainment Targets: In addition to the competencies developed at Level I, by the end if this course, candidates will be able to:
When: When: 27/28 March 2004 and 3/4 April 2004. (Prior to this, if you have already not attended, it will be arranged for you to attended a first aid course, a child protection course and have a CRB (police) check - all organised for you by WACC). Where: Devizes Leisure Centre. What time: All day, for each of 4 days. Cost: £110 per coach, including all resource material. Apply: click here. Coach Development Workshops... INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO ANALYSIS and INTRODUCTION TO NET COACHlNG... When: 14th March 2004. Where: Devizes Leisure Centre. What time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Cost: £5 per coach. Apply: click here. Morning session - Introduction to Net Coaching. A practically based, 2-3 hour workshop which explores the analytical and communication skills required to run effective and "safe" net sessions. Aimed primarily at Level I coaches, this workshop builds on the knowledge of net management acquired at Level I and familiarises participants with other issues that are relevant to the net environment. This is also a valuable "refresher for coaches at Level II, Senior Award or above. Aims: To familiarise Level I coaches with aspects of working in the net environment, building on the knowledge acquired at Level I and using the analysis skills gained from the Introduction to Video Analysis module. Programme Outline (3 hours):
Afternoon session - Introduction to Video Analysis. A 3 hour and interactive workshop. This has video, lecture and group discussion, to introduce coaches to simple systems for the analysis of batting and bowling techniques. Primarily designed to form a "bridge" between Level I and Level II, this workshop is particularly appropriate for Level I coaches. It also provides a valuable "refresher" for more experienced coaches, and is particularly effective when linked to the "Introduction to Net Coaching" module. Aims: To develop the coach's ability to observe and evaluate the basic techniques of batting and bowling from video, thereby helping candidates to progress to Level II. Programme Outline (3 hours):
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS WORKSHOP (1)... When: To be announced. Where: Devizes Leisure Centre. What time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Cost: £5 per coach. Apply?: click here. An enjoyable, needs analysed, interactive, activity based workshop designed to equip coaches with a range of effective methods for addressing organisational and technical "problems" commonly encountered by the Level I (Group coaching and small sided games) environment. Targeted at the Level I coach, this workshop will provide challenges and solutions relevant to coaches of all levels who work with children and is 2 hours long. Aims: To familiarise coaches with a range of effective and tested methods for addressing technical and organisational problems commonly encountered by coaches operating in the Level I (Group Coaching) environment. Programme Outline (2 hours):
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