This course is open to any of our adult members who would like to take a more active role in assisting with the coaching of our athletes.
Swinford AC will cover the cost of the course on completion.
Please contact any of the officers if you are interested and want more information. Applications are made online on the AAI website.
cheers
Amanda
From: Paul Byrne
Sent: Thursday 8 November 2018 10:54
Subject: Assistant Coach Course – Claremorris Dec 2nd
Morning all, please see details below of the upcoming Assistant Coach Course in Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Course Aim
The aim of the assistant coach course is to give some basic skills to the beginner coach to help assist a more senior coach in the delivery of coaching sessions to young athletes. It is an introduction to coaching in three key event areas, Running (Sprints and Endurance), Jumping (Long Jump) and Throwing (Shot Putt). Each coach will receive an IAAF Run, Jump, Throw coaching manual on completion of the 1 day course.
Course Content
The content for this course includes;
group coaching skills and identifying ways to make coaching sessions fun
Fun and functional warm ups and cool downs
Safety in Athletics, including Child Welfare
Rules of key events
Communicating with young athletes and giving effective feedback.
Basic Running skills
Basic Long Jump Skills
Basic Shot Putt skills
Course Details
Sunday 2nd December 2018 – 10am – 5pm
Price – €60.00
Contact: Paul Byrne paulbyrne@athleticsireland.ie for further details.
Location – Claremorris Athletics Facility, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
REGISTER HERE: https://events.athleticsireland.ie/ps/event/AssistantCoachCourseClaremorris2018
Location
Claremorris Athletic Track
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