GNAS Level 2 Coach Course

1. GNAS Level 2 Coach Course 1

2. Structured programme Aims Cardinal points requirement Learning outcomes Course design Course Materials 2

3. Topics What is a Level 2 coach? New course timetable Paperwork and documents Registration and Staffing process Assessment Process Budget Roll out Plan 3

4. What is a Level 2 coach? • At point of qualification..... • Reasonably capable club coach • NOT a finished article • NOT a high performance coach • Equipped to benefit from further development 4

5. Who does a Level 2 coach coach? • Progressing from beginner stage • Starting to develop above social level • Beginning to compete 5

6. Rationale / Key Features • What does a Level 2 coach need to do? • Focus on • Coaching Process • Technique • Observation and Analysis • Equipment Selection and Basic bow set up • Theory focused at current level of need

7. Course model • Reduction from 8 to 6 days formal tuition (36 hrs) • More practical – less Powerpoint • Home Study and Coursework 14 hrs • Supported practice 24 hrs

8. Course Model

9. Documentation • Information Pack for Learners • Administrator Pack for Administrators • Mentor Pack for Mentors • Assessor Pack for Assessors • Resource Manual for Learners and Tutors • Learner Pack • Assessment evidence

10. Tutor Materials • Level 2 Learning Outcomes • Learning Session Plans • Powerpoint slides where necessary • Resource Manual • Coursework Schedule • Guidelines • Memory stick or disc with video resources

11. Registration and Staffing Process Similar to Level 1 - But..... Essential that every day is delivered by the same tutor Instead of deciding the dates and then looking for a tutor Decide a time frame, find a tutor and then agree mutually convenient dates – 4 month lead time Assessment date to be fixed at this time as with Level 1 Inform CEM CEM appoints assessors 11

12. Indicative Budget • GNAS fee per Learner £110 • Say 10 learners £1100 • Venue hire (e.g. £125 a day) £875 • Tutor fee (£200 a day as Level 1) £1200 • Assessors fees (as Level 1) £450 • Admin costs £250 • Total £3875 • Approximate cost per Learner £400

13. Assessment Process • Pre planned assessment day • Approximately 2.5 hours each • 30 minute Observed Coaching Session • 30 minute Observation and Analysis • Questioning on practical sessions • Questioning on Equipment • Professional discussion

14. Roll Out Plan • Timetable • Publicity 30th September 12 10th November 12 • Course applications 1st October 12 • 1st courses can start 1st Feb 13

15. Roll Out Plan • Course will require ‘fine tuning’ during roll out period • Initial courses to be tutored and assessed by a limited list of Coach Educators • Nominated by NCO Ed • Staff list to be expanded gradually over 1st year • Trained by existing staff • Rate determined by experience and demand

16. Further Course Development • Review after 1st year • Course Model • Learning Outcomes • Assessment process • Further development of Resource Manual • Feedback needed • Any urgent issues resolved by amendment

17. Summary • Revised Level 2 developed by a structured process • Definition of a newly qualified Level 2 coach • Learning outcomes & programme • Assessment driven by outcomes • The Challenge is that we will need to develop these newly qualified coaches • How will we do this?

18. Questions and discussion