Assistant Coach Course, Saturday 20th March, Shoreline Leisure Centre, Greystones, Co Wicklow

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 course runs from 9.30am-5pm.

Entry Requirements The Assistant Coach Course is open to all

Assessment/ Qualification There is no exam.

Cost -€60

Venue – Shoreline Leisure Centre, Greystones, Co Wicklow Date – Saturday 20th March

Time – 9.30am-5pm

For further information contact Regional Development Officer Ryan Montgomery 0872631441, ryan@athleticsireland.ie