Level 2 Coach Training Kim Bull
Jun 12, 2015
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’)