Coaching Foundation (CF/23_4) – Blended learning

An initial, unassessed course for orienteers who are interested in coaching.  This course will give you the basics and get you on the pathway to becoming a coach. Also useful for qualified coaches in need of a refresher.

Run mostly online, with a practical club supported element, this course will be held over 4 sessions. Sessions 1, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings, session 3 – club based, self-evaluated practical session. Dates for the 3 online sessions are  w/b  23rd Oct, 30th Oct & 20th Nov. Practical session by negotiation with club mentor.

Cost:

£50 per person (non-members £75)

Min/Max.

4/8

Course Content:

Discussion around what to coach and how to coach orienteering; practical self and peer evaluated exercises.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Competent orienteers at least at TD3
• Age 16+ (open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)
• You must be able to arrange a practical exercise with either a club coach or a local school/youth organisation within the time frame of the course, ideally between online sessions 2 & 3 but anytime before session 4.

OTHER NOTES:

This course is a pre-requisite for the Level 1 Coach course; you might apply to go straight to Level 2 after this course.

MORE DETAIL:

Book online through the Google form link below or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions