Level 2 coach training presentation

Level 2 Coach Training

Kim Bull

Goals: At the end of this course you will be trained towards:

Planning sessions Safely introducing novices to canoeing Teaching the foundation strokes Coaching methods Managing safety and dealing with incidents Simple journey leadership Running assessments

What is a Level II Coach? Level 1 Level 2 Trainee and Coach Level 3 Trainee and Coach Level 4 Coach Level 5 Aspirant and Coach

Level II Coach Terms of Reference Aims: A qualification for those

introducing others to canoeing on sheltered water only.

Types of Craft: Closed Cockpit Kayak, Open Canoes, Open Cockpit Kayaks and Canoes.

Definition of Sheltered Water Small Lakes Canals Slow moving rivers (not weir or

rapids) Suitable sections of large lakes Some quiet, enclosed harbours with

minimal chance of being blown out to sea

The Coach Child Protection Code of Ethics Revalidation and updates Insurance Adventure Activity Licence

Authority

The Coach

Personal PaddlingSkills

Coaching SkillsCanoeing

Knowledge

Planning a session Who are you coaching?

What are their needs? What resources are available?

Planning a session What are you coaching?

This should flow from the analysis of the students needs

Planning a session How are you going to coach?

Venue Environment Equipment Coaching style

Planning a session Review

What went well? What did not go well?

Introducing the beginner Planning Choosing the site Introduction of equipment Dry land drill Getting afloat On the water activity Dealing with a capsize

Coaching the foundation strokes Safe

Fun/enjoyable

Learning experience

Safe Suitable venue Suitable environment Boundaries Suitable activities Your position In control Manual handling

Manual Handling Your Body matters Safe handling Injury prevention Safe movement

Manual Handling Mantras

‘Share the load’

‘Spine in line’

‘Slide and glide’

Fun/enjoyable Plenty of activity Plenty of variety Games Measurable improvements

Learning Experience Logical sequence Manageable chunks Interesting challenges Practise time Feedback on performance and

more time to practice

Observation and Analysis The Big Picture The Detective The Analysis

The Big Picture The answer jumps out at you

Coach has a picture in mind Compare the performance with the

picture Do they match?

The Detective Identify the problem

Eg boat not tracking straight

Deduce the most likely cause Eg power stroke has poor correction

Coach needs experience and information from Analysis

The Analysis Observation of the fine detail Good for small, subtle or disguised

movements A breakdown into component parts

Fundementals Posture Connectivity Power Transfer Feel

The Five B’s Body – head, trunk, hands, hips,

knees, feet. Boat – direction, speed, angle,

edge, trim. Blade – shaft/blade angle, position,

penetration, cadence/RPM. Brain – mental state, knowledge. Background – environment.

Some key points Watch the activity several times Choose your position to maximise

effectiveness Allow for individual differences Your observation will change their

performance

Coaching Models I - ntroduction D- emonstration E- xplanation A- ctivity S- ummary

Plan - Do

A - ssess P- lan P- repare L- ead E- valuate

- Review

Coaching Style Coach Led

Coach drives learning

Gives information Provides answers Solves problems

“Show and tell”

Student Led

Student drives own learning

Asks questions Seeks help and advice

“Guided discovery, Experimental

Learning”

Coaching Styles Practice, Self check, Reciprocal, Guided discovery, Experimental

learning

Learning Styles Reflector – Why should I do this? Activist – What are we doing? Pragmatist – How can I use this? Theorist – What will happen if I use

this?

Coaching Processes Idea’s Whole part whole Chaining and Shaping Kiss

Assessing A Trainee Level II coach can assess

1 star A Level II coach can assess 2 star

Assess Star Awards Preparation and planning Assessing against the syllabus

Observation Questioning

Debrief and Action Planning Paperwork

Level II Coach Assessment Attended training Logged 20 hours of coaching Current 1st Aid certificate (4 hours), C1,

3*, CST Fully equipped and able to safely coach

a group 1 and 2 star skills 3 star personal performance Theory and knowledge (the ‘Canoe

Handbook’)