Forth Valley Coaching Courses
Last update 18/7/2008
 

Kari Anderson of sportscentral/cricketscotland has provided details of the coaching courses which will be available during the closed season for anyone who might be interested. Besides being a good introduction to how coaching should be run, this is also the first step on the ladder to the formal ECB/UKCC coaching program for those who want to give something back to cricket, as well as improving their own game.

If you would like to be involved in any of these course please e-mail your details to this site by clicking here
ICC Introduction to Cricket Course - Wednesday 8th & 15th of October, 2008 Tulligarth Sports Complex, Lornshill Academy, Alloa- 6-8pm £15. This course is suitable for over 16's, and is aimed at parents, junior cricketers and anyone who is interested in starting to coach.
 
ICC Introduction to Cricket Course - Dunblane Primary School, Old Doune Road, Dunblane- Wednesday 12th & 19th November, 2008, 6pm -8pm cost £15. This course is suitable for over 16's, and is aimed at parents, junior cricketers and anyone who is interested in starting to coach.
 
Details of the Introductory Coaching Award

Provides a basic introduction to the skills and knowledge required to effectively assist a qualified coach in introducing and developing cricket amongst young people in a safe and enjoyable environment

This course aims to:provide skills training to club section volunteers/helpers to enable cricket to be introduced to young cricketers in a fun and enjoyable way.

give club junior section volunteers/helpers current and up to date information on the teaching/coaching of cricket skills.

give adults the skills and knowledge TO ASSIST qualified ECB coaches working in club junior sections.

give adults/junior volunteers a better understanding of the delivery of cricket with safe, effective and organised practices.

UKCC Level 1 Course- Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd 29th October - MES Sports Centre, Edinburgh.  Cost £95 (6pm - 9pm).
 
Details of the ECB Coaching Assistant (UKCC Level 1)
The course is aimed at beginner coaches who will be able to ‘assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision’.
This role may include running warm ups, cool downs, small sided games and small group work. The course is essentially designed for parents and volunteers starting on the coaching pathway.
The course will help coaches prepare for, deliver and review cricket coaching
sessions. It will enable them to:
• introduce and develop the game of cricket to people of all ages in a safe
and enjoyable way
• develop and improve players (as people as well as cricketers)
• develop coaching skills, knowledge and qualities
• demonstrate competence against UKCC/National standards for coaches
The programme consists of four three-hour modules and a final assessment.

If you have a UKCC 1 and are interested in doing the UKCC 2 course please contact Kari Anderson directly for more information on possible dates etc.
Details of the ECB Coach Award (UKCC Level 2)
The role of the ECB Coach Award (UKCC 2) holder is to be able to:-
“Prepare for, deliver and review coaching sessions”
This course will help you to be able to:
• Introduce and develop the game of cricket to people of all ages in a fun
and enjoyable way
• Develop FUNdaMENTAL movement skills
• Develop and improve players (as people as well as cricketers) particularly
at FUNdaMENTAL and L2T stages of the LTAD model
• Develop your coaching skills, knowledge and qualities
• Demonstrate competence against UKCC2/National Standard for coaches
Summary of Coach Award Requirements
To fulfil the course requirements, you have to:
• Attend the Good Practice and Child Protection Course (or equivalent)
• Attend the Cricket Coach First Aid Appointed Persons course (or
equivalent)
• Complete the assignments set following Modules 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8/6
• Complete the home study packs and associated assessments prior to Module 4 and prior to Module 5
• Complete successfully the support practice module (minimum of 10 sessions of at least 30 minutes each, rising to one hour)
• Submit your record of coaching and assignments prior to your assessment day
• Attend an assessment day where you will be asked to coach a group of players and have a follow up viva on this and your record of coaching and assignments with and ECB assessor
• Demonstrate all the competences required for an ECB Coach Award (UKCC2)