Work project presentation

WORK PROJECT PRESENTATION DARREN O'NEILL.

MR2200

Introduction:

In this presentation various work placements will be discussed. The importance of them, the experience they offer, personal aims, expected overall outcome and future career objective.

“Coaches, who are intrinsically motivated to coach, coach for the love and fun of the sport and personal satisfaction. Obviously, enjoyment is a major component of intrinsic motivation” (Kidman et al 2011).

Background Schedule:Tuesday: Strength & Conditioning @ 1:00PM – 2:00PM.Tuesday: Coaching – Myerscough Juniors U14’s @ 7:00PM – 8:00PM.Friday: Coaching – Blackpool FC Academy GK’s @ 6:00PM – 8:30PM.Saturday: Coaching Process (FA Level 2) @ 9:30AM – 5:00PM.Sunday: Coaching Process (FA Level 2) @ 9:30AM – 5:00PM.

Industry expectations:Organisation: To be on time and organised. Research shows that, “Without planning, coaches can spend too much time organising and deciding what to do during a training session” (Crisfield et al, 2003).Understanding: To know the players personalities & the players needs in relation to the game, “All athletes come to a team with different backgrounds and experiences that will influence how they react to their coaches and how they learn” (Kidman & Hanrahan 2011). Role Model: To set an example by being a leader, “Children model themselves on significant adults in their lives. Children learn what they observe and will copy behaviours accordingly” (Smoll & Smith 2002). Continue…..

Motivator: To help the other coach’s with enthusiasm and encouragement to move players with their own energy, “Research in sports motivation considers factors such as perceived competence, achievement goal orientations, attributional style, self-determination and motivational climate” (Kidman & Hanrahan 2011). Communicator: To communicate with coaches and players during the sessions and to de-brief with coaching staff after training, “Effective coaching is dependent on effective communication” (Gilbert & Trundel 2004).

Hours Generated as of now October 2015 to present:40 industry hours and counting. Aim: 200 hours.Required: 180 hours.

Aims & Objectives of project:

To gain valuable experience in the sporting and football industry.

To advance as a young coach through the coaching process.

To increase knowledge of the game, To learn greater understanding of S&C. To complete the required number of hours

expected to be completed by April. To complete a HE FdA course module. Build links in the industry.

Proposed methodology upon completion:

Action Plan:Area to Complete: Action Needed:• Accumulate 180

working hours.• Advance with

coaching qualifications.

• Build links within the industry.

• Obtain a high academic grade in

this module.• Have a better understanding of

what my future role may be.

• Attend my work placements each week.

• Follow the FAI/FA coaching pathway.

• Communicate and talk to others already qualified and employed within the industry.

• Look, listen and learn.

Date of Completion:• January.• On-Going.

Current coaching qualifications:

FAI Kick Start 1 – December 2011 age 15.FAI Kick Start 2 – January 2014 age 17.FAI S & C – July 2013 age 17FAI 7 v 7 – July 2013 age 17.FAI Youth Cert – 2016 Uncompleted.____________________________________________FA Level 1 – March 2015 age 18.FA Level 2 – February 2016 On-going. FA Module 1 – March 2016 Uncompleted.

Models of learning:To ensure this project is a success there will be particular emphasis on both the Coaching Process & Reflective practice.

Coaching Process: There will be huge emphasis on this due to the requirements of qualifications expected by clubs when employing coaches. Also due to the EPPP, which isn't just based on players but strives to have more qualified coaches in football clubs and academy’s. However research shows that the coaching process doesn’t guarantee perfect coaching immediately, “Coaches do not just complete a coaching course, coach for a specified period of time and then, presto, become perfect coaches. Nevertheless, every coach can always improve” (Kidman & Hanrahan 2011). These courses also deliver valuable practical's that help coaches understanding of the game while also enhancing their football/soccer knowledge.Continue..........

Reflective practice:Self reflective practice will play a big part in the learning sector of this project. Self reflective practice will become helpful when making a log or diary report after each session. Looking back on how you carried out your duties or implementations as a learning coach through out each practice will be an important factor when trying to improve. Self reflective practice has been used in many different industries, the sports industry is no different, “The use of reflective practice has been adopted by several domains including nursing, education, sport psychology and sports coaching” (Knowles et al 2006). Some reflective techniques may be used during class time with the use of modern technology or if modern technical devices are chosen to be used during work placement practices, “More than one technique can be used for self-reflection; one of these techniques is the use of video” (Kidman & Hanrahan 2011).

Reasons for selecting this project:

This project appeals to the industry I want to spend a long term career in, both the Football and Fitness specific industry.

The project offers the correct opportunity to form links, generate practical hours, gain valuable experience/knowledge and provide better understanding of the demands expected by the role chosen in the career or industry.

To help build and aid a high reputation and good Curriculum Vetae.

Increase chances of employability.

References: Crisfield, P., Cabral, P., & Carpenter, F. (2003). The successful

coach: Guidelines for successful coaching practice. Leeds: The national coaching foundation, p1-90.

Gilbert, W. & trubdel, P. (2004). Analysis of coaching science, Research quarterly for exercise and sport, p75.

Kidman, L & Hanrahan, S, J. (2011). The coaching process. oxon:

Dunmore press. P1-119. Knowles, Z, G, Tyler, Gilbourne, D, Eubank, M. (2006).

Reflecting on reflection: exploring the practice of sports coaching graduates.Reflective Practice. 7 (2), p163-179.

Smoll, F.L & Smith, R.E., (2002). Childern and youth in sport: A biopsychosocial perspective. Dubuque, IW: Kendall/Hunt.

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