None Athletics Ireland is pleased to announce that an Assistant Coaches course will be held in Claremorris on March 4th & 11th. Assistant Coach
Aim
The aim of the assistant coach course is to give some basic skills to the beginner coach to help assist a more senior coach in the delivery of coaching sessions to young Athletes. It is an introduction to the coaching of three key events, running (Sprints and Endurance), Jumping (Long Jump) and Throwing (Shot Putt).
Content
The content for this course includes;
• group coaching skills and identifying ways to make coaching sessions fun
• Fun and functional warm ups and cool downs
• Safety in Athletics
• Rules of key events
• Communicating with young athletes and giving effective feedback.
• Basic running skills
• Basic Long Jump Skills
• Basic Shot Putt skills
Duration
This is a course over 2 evenings or 1 day (8 hours)
Entry Requirements
The Assistant Coach Course is open to all
Assessment/ Qualification
There is no exam.
Cost
€60- Included in the price for this course is an AAI Assistant Coach Manual.
Venue – Claremorris AC, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Dates – Wednesday 4th & Wednesday 11th March 2009
Time -6.30 -10pm both evenings (register from 6:15pm on day 1)
Download course application form by clicking here.
For further information contact Regional Development Officer Paul McNamara, 0872693675, paul@athleticsireland.ie