The Wales Touch Association is co-hosting a Level 1 Coaching course this summer in conjunction with the English Touch Association.
The course will be delivered by Dennis Coffey, Director of Coaching from Touch Football Australia and one of the best Touch coaches in the world.
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.
Date: May / June 2011
Venue: TBC
Cost: Approx £80 (exact cost TBC)
Anyone interested in attending the course, or seeking further information please contact Matt Enoch 07983620962 matthew.enoch@wales.gsi.gov.uk
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.
After taking the course participants will be accredited to level 1. This accreditation isfully recognised by theinternational coaching community.
Level 2 Coaching Course
The WTA is co-hosting a Level 2 Coaching course this summer in conjunction with the English Touch Association.
The course will be delivered by Dennis Coffey, Director of Coaching from Touch Football Australia and one of the best Touch coaches in the world.
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 undetake coaching roles for representative teams.
Date: 8-9th May 2010
Venue: London (TBC)
Cost: Approx £150 (exact cost TBC)
Anyone interested in attending the course, or seeking further information please contact Matt Enoch 07983620962 matthew.enoch@wales.gsi.gov.uk
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.
After taking the course participants will be accredited to level 2. This accreditation is fully recognised by the international coaching community.