Online Coaching Course Now Live! The Australian Sports Commission is pleased to announce the launch of a new online course for coaches. The Beginning Coaching General Principles online course has been developed to assist new coaches improve their basic coaching skills, in particular, those coaches working with children.
Coaches can complete the course in their own time, from the comfort of their own home. It is initially being made available free of charge to Australian coaches by the Australian Sports Commission.
About the course The course contains five modules, covering a range of general coaching topics, including the role and responsibilities expected of a coach, planning, safety, working with parents, communication, group management and inclusive coaching practices when working with people with a disability or special population groups. The course takes approximately 6 hours to complete with assessment included at the end of each module. How to access the course The Beginning Coaching General Principles course is available from the Australian Sports Commission’s new online learning portal. Go to: https://learning.ausport.gov.au/ for more information on the course, and to enrol.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Become a Coach it's easy
Online Coaching Course Now Live! The Australian Sports Commission is pleased to announce the launch of a new online course for coaches. The Beginning Coaching General Principles online course has been developed to assist new coaches improve their basic coaching skills, in particular, those coaches working with children.
Coaches can complete the course in their own time, from the comfort of their own home. It is initially being made available free of charge to Australian coaches by the Australian Sports Commission.
About the course The course contains five modules, covering a range of general coaching topics, including the role and responsibilities expected of a coach, planning, safety, working with parents, communication, group management and inclusive coaching practices when working with people with a disability or special population groups. The course takes approximately 6 hours to complete with assessment included at the end of each module. How to access the course The Beginning Coaching General Principles course is available from the Australian Sports Commission’s new online learning portal. Go to: https://learning.ausport.gov.au for more information on the course, and to enrol.
Coaches can complete the course in their own time, from the comfort of their own home. It is initially being made available free of charge to Australian coaches by the Australian Sports Commission.
About the course The course contains five modules, covering a range of general coaching topics, including the role and responsibilities expected of a coach, planning, safety, working with parents, communication, group management and inclusive coaching practices when working with people with a disability or special population groups. The course takes approximately 6 hours to complete with assessment included at the end of each module. How to access the course The Beginning Coaching General Principles course is available from the Australian Sports Commission’s new online learning portal. Go to: https://learning.ausport.gov.au for more information on the course, and to enrol.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Remaining Positive!
POSITIVE THINKING
The way you react to a situation is far more important than the situation itself
Your thoughts will influence how you feel, which in turn will influence your future behavior and the behavior of others
By controlling your thinking you can help to influence your emotional reaction in situations. To gain control you may wish to use techniques such as the stop sign elastic band, thigh slap etc…..
‘If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep getting what you’ve always got.’
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Codes of Conduct
Players
Play by the rules.
Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials, sledging other players or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted behaviors in any sport.
Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance wills benefit and so will you.
Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them, there would be no competition.
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please your parents and coaches.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Parents
Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than whether they win or lose.
Encourage children to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performance and skilful plays by all participants.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Spectators
Remember that young people participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours.
Applaud good performances and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all participants on their performance, regardless of the game’s outcome.
Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same.
Never ridicule or scold a young player for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them, there would be no game.
Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials’ decisions.
Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Coaches
Remember that young people participate for pleasure, and winning is only part of the fun.
Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.
Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport and teach your players to do the same.
Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
Avoid overplaying the talented players; the ‘just average’ need and deserve equal time.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage players to do the same.
Show concern and caution towards sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people.
Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Officials
Modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people.
Compliment and encourage all participants.
Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors.
Encourage and promote rule changes that will make participation more enjoyable.
Be a good sport yourself. Actions speak louder than words.
Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of growth and development of young people.
Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.
Give all young people a ‘fair go’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Play by the rules.
Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials, sledging other players or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted behaviors in any sport.
Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance wills benefit and so will you.
Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they are made by your team or the opposition.
Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them, there would be no competition.
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please your parents and coaches.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Parents
Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than whether they win or lose.
Encourage children to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performance and skilful plays by all participants.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Spectators
Remember that young people participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours.
Applaud good performances and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all participants on their performance, regardless of the game’s outcome.
Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same.
Never ridicule or scold a young player for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them, there would be no game.
Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials’ decisions.
Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Coaches
Remember that young people participate for pleasure, and winning is only part of the fun.
Never ridicule or yell at a young player for making a mistake or not coming first.
Be reasonable in your demands on players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport and teach your players to do the same.
Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
Avoid overplaying the talented players; the ‘just average’ need and deserve equal time.
Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all players.
Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage players to do the same.
Show concern and caution towards sick and injured players. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition.
Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people.
Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Officials
Modify rules and regulations to match the skill levels and needs of young people.
Compliment and encourage all participants.
Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors.
Encourage and promote rule changes that will make participation more enjoyable.
Be a good sport yourself. Actions speak louder than words.
Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of growth and development of young people.
Remember, you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.
Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.
Give all young people a ‘fair go’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
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