It’s time to launch our first ever coaching course – Coaching Craft!
This course will help coaches of all levels, from new to expert, expand upon their coaching horizons and recentre themselves back toward what is most important as a coach.
We’ll discuss and dissect the “new-school” methods and approaches to coaching and do away with the old, with examples and literature from a multi-faceted variety of sports and environments.
ADVANCED COACHING TECHNIQUES – ONLINE COURSE
COURSE GOALS
Course registrants will develop an understanding of how to take their coaching craft to the next level, including how to support athletes on the technical, tactical, psychological, social and physical elements of sport. Most importantly, coaches will develop a greater understanding for how to cater toward the social and psychological elements of the sport – creating meaningful and impactful environments for athletes to excel in the process.
COURSE OUTLINE
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
-> The #1 way to excel as a coach
chapter 2 – FIVE CORNER MODEL
-> Breaking down the five corners of athlete development
Free resource:
-> Understanding the five corner model for player development & performance
CHAPTER 3 – building positive cultures
-> Coaching Craft – Chapter 3 – Building Positive Cultures in Coaching
Free resources:
-> Adopting a player-centered approach to coaching
-> Essential traits of a successful coach, mentor or leader
CHAPTER 4 – COACHING PHILOSOPHIES
-> Coaching Craft – Chapter 4 – Establishing Your Coaching Philosophies
Subscriber exclusive:
-> Coaching Philosophies Guide
-> How to Create a Game Model Framework
CHAPTER 5 – MODERN DAY COACHING METHODOLOGIES
-> Coaching Craft – Chapter 5 – Modern Day Coaching Methodologies
Free resources:
-> Modern-day coaching methodologies and the power of positive psychology
-> Developing a growth mindset
CHAPTER 6 – GAMES-BASED LEARNING
-> Coaching Craft – Chapter 6 – Games-Based Learning
Free resources:
-> Why games-based learning leads to more long-term gains
-> Games-based learning for optimal athlete development
-> Merging repetition & game-realism together
CHAPTER 7 – SESSION PLAN DESIGN
-> Coaching Craft – Chapter 7 – Session Planning & Design
Free resources:
-> The art of structuring an effective warm-up
-> Games-based learning for optimal athlete development
-> Building Logical Session Flow & Implementing Rewards
CHAPTER 8 – SESSION FACILITATION
-> Coaching Craft – Chapter 8 – Session Facilitation
Free resources:
-> Structuring session plans: GAG methodology vs. linear progression
-> Finding the balance between being fun and assertive in coaching (+ more Q&A)
CHAPTER 9 – ATHLETE DECISION MAKING
-> Coaching Craft – Chapter 9 – Athlete Decision Making
Free resources:
-> How athletes can improve their scanning and perceptions of BOTS
-> Understanding BOTS & how to scan for quicker, correct decisions
CHAPTER 10 – COACHING INDIVIDUALS & ONLINE
-> Coaching Craft – Chapter 10 – Coaching Individuals & Online
Free resources:
-> The key differences between coaching teams and individuals
-> The changing nature of coaching to online formats
CHAPTER 11 – REDUCING BARRIERS
-> Coaching Craft – Chapter 11 – Reducing Barriers in Coaching
CHAPTER 12 – FINAL PROJECT
-> Coaching Craft – Chapter 12 – Final Project
STILL NOT CONVINCED?
Reach out over email, and tell me about your goals in the field of coaching & leadership. I also work with clients 1-on-1 through my Consultation Masterclass, and you may consider that as an option if this course does not sound like the amount of investment you want to make at this time.
For more information, see Rhys’s career path, and a sneak preview of the type of learning you can achieve in taking the course!
coaching methodologies
-> Why games-based learning leads to more long-term gains
-> Understanding the five corner model for player development & performance
COACHING INSPIRATION
-> Coaching Philosophies Guide
-> How can you inspire others if you can’t inspire yourself?
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