Performance Reflection Optimal Purpose Exceptional Leadership

ULSTER BADMINTON Performance Reflection Optimal Purpose Exceptional Leadership BADMINTON TALENT COACH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME “For those committed coac...
Author: Virginia Rogers
0 downloads 1 Views 1018KB Size
ULSTER BADMINTON

Performance Reflection Optimal Purpose Exceptional Leadership BADMINTON TALENT COACH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME “For those committed coaches who believe coaching is a journey not a destination” 2016-2017 Prospectus

Introduction Sport Northern Ireland’s vision is for Northern Ireland to become renowned as a place where people enjoy, engage, and excel in sport. Coaches are absolutely central to achieving this vision and as such the organisations Coaching Development work is striving to achieve a situation where excellent coaching is available at all parts of the sporting pathway. I very much welcome the development of Ulster Badminton’s Propel Programme as it will contribute towards high quality coaching provision for players in junior clubs and Ulster Badminton’s talent squads, as well as creating a wide range of learning and development opportunities for coaches with an appetite for continuous improvement. Research suggests that most learning by coaches occurs through informal and non-formal means. The Propel Programme will provide a great mix of these types of learning through individual mentoring, self-reflection support, opportunities to observe performance coaching as well as the opportunity to engage in group workshops. This represents a step change in Coach Development provision, fantastic opportunities for coaches, and will no doubt contribute towards improving player development and performance. Simon Toole, Coaching Consultant, Sport Northern Ireland

Aim of Programme To accelerate the learning of coaches working at talent level within badminton’s Performance Squads and Junior clubs ensuring coaches are equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to meet the needs of the players and in return increase the quantity and quality of players progressing up the Performance Pathway. Playing and training environments in Ulster Badminton’s Performance Stream are listed as 5-7 below: 8 – National Centre (outside of Ulster and end goal of Stream) 7 – Ulster High Performance Squad 6 – Ulster Emerging Performance Squads 5 – Ulster Raw Performance Squads 4 – Senior clubs 3 – Junior clubs 2 – Secondary schools 1 – Primary schools This includes coaches working in the para badminton performance pathway

The current coaching landscape in Ulster involves a number of voluntary and part-time self-employed coaching positions. This coaching is mainly carried out after school, during evenings and weekends in addition to coaches working full time in a number of industries. There are currently no full time professional coaches (employed or self-employed) operating in Ulster in any environments. With this in mind the Programme’s primary aim is focused on developing and supporting coaches in their current talent development environment as opposed to aiming to move coaches up the Performance Pathway (although it is anticipated that the Programme will inspire more coaches to view coaching as a full time career and seek opportunities at the elite end of coaching). The Propel Programme will address the development of specialist coaches within the performance domain as outlined in Ulster Badminton’s Coaching System Development Plan 2015-2021. The Programme will build on the Coach Legacy Development Programme (funded through Sport NI) which began in 2012 and which is still offering workshop based development opportunities for coaches mainly focusing on improving knowledge and how to coach skills. Coaches should note that the Propel Programme is groundbreaking within sports in Ulster/Northern Ireland (as acknowledged by Sport NI) and therefore should be seen as an opportunity not to be missed.

How the Programme fits into the coaching qualification pathway The Propel Programme is not a formal coaching qualification (like the Shuttletime, BWF Level 1, BWF Level 2 or BWF Level 3) where coaches receive a certificate for successful completion. It should be seen as a continuous professional development opportunity which will add significant value to daily coaching practice. In year 1 coaches will gain 15 points for successful completion of the Programme as part of Badminton Ireland’s CPD award system.

Why badminton in Ulster needs a coach development programme The majority of coaches gain a qualification and then continue to learn by doing over a number of years which is a key part of the developmental process. Expert guidance and interaction will significantly accelerate development and ensure holistic knowledge and coaching skills are gained. For practical reasons including ease of assessment and the geographical spread of coaches, formal coach education courses are held centrally for a group of people in a simulated coaching environment. This has implications on the course content including the detail covered and the approach to individualised coaching needs. Formal coach education has a focus on development and a large emphasis on assessment. This can have an effect on deep learning practice. The Propel Programme is about you and is not a pass or fail scenario.

The table below shows the main content of coaching qualifications and how the Propel Programme will add additional value: Qualification Pathway Badminton Ireland Shuttletime Badminton Ireland Level 1

Badminton Ireland Level 2

Propel Programme - the aim will be achieved by:

Main contents    

Group practical application of basic technical, tactical and physical components Group practical and theoretical application of basic how to coach methodology Basic coaching principles Theoretical knowledge of more advanced technical, tactical, physical, psychological and lifestyle components  Group practical application of technical, tactical and physical components through planning and delivery of progressive group coaching sessions  Theoretical knowledge and group practical application of more advanced how to coach methodology  Advanced coaching principles  Theoretical knowledge with underpinning scientific principles of technical, tactical, physical, psychological and lifestyle components  Group practical application of technical, tactical and physical components through planning and delivery of individual annual training and competition programmes  Theoretical knowledge and practical application of more advanced how to coach methodology Additional value  Exploring a deeper self awareness of personal coaching philosophy (coaching principle) working closely with an assigned mentor  Understanding when and how to adopt the various coaching roles (coaching principle) in practical settings  Identifying individual gaps in technical and tactical knowledge and addressing these areas in a practical setting with badminton experts  Identifying individual gaps in physical, psychological and lifestyle knowledge and addressing these areas in a practical setting with S&C, performance skills specialists and badminton experts  Developing coaches understanding of the key factors in working with developmental and talented athletes  Enabling coaches to plan appropriately and set effective goals so the players have a personalised training, competition and recovery plan that will help them attain their short and long term goals  Encouraging coaches to become more self aware and how behaviours and actions can affect their own coaching practice and that of the players

    

Developing high performing coaches who can effectively reflect and use these skills to enhance ongoing coaching practice through deep learning Identifying individual development areas in important personal and interpersonal skills required to successfully build effective ongoing relationships with talented young people Identifying individual coaches needs in how to coach competencies including leadership and weekly management of players Identifying individual coaches needs in the sports specific how to coach methodology Supporting coaches with personal issues that may affect coaching performance through maximising out of work factors and eliminating distractions

Outside Ulster There are a number of coach development programmes delivered by organisations such as UK Sport, Sports Coach UK, Sport NI, Sport Ireland, GB Badminton and Badminton Ireland. The multi-sport nature of these programmes and/or exclusivity means only an extremely small number of coaches from sports can be selected. The Propel Programme will cater for a much larger number of badminton coaches whilst maintaining some of the principles and best practice found in these Programmes. It is expected that Propel coaches will go onto one of these external Programmes after completion. The table below shows some examples of these Programmes including the targeted participant population and what coaches from within Ireland have been (or still are) involved in such Programmes. Organisation UK Sport UK Sport Sport Ireland UK Sport/Sports Coach UK Sport NI GB Badminton Badminton Ireland

Programme Elite Coach Elite Coach Apprenticeship In Pursuit of Excellence Aspire Coaching Connects Potential Elite Coach Teicnic

Participant population High performance High Performance High Performance Talent Talent Talent and High Performance Children, junior and adult participation, talent

Member coaches/organisation

Dan Magee (Badminton Ireland)

Andy Stewart (Ulster Badminton) Various

Coach selection criteria Coaches selected for the Programme will be:      

regularly coaching players at the talent pathway stage (Performance Squads, Junior Clubs including para badminton) willing to learn and regularly reflect on their own coaching practice prepared to set aside the time and commitment to engage with all aspects of the Programme able to demonstrate previous commitment to CPD (formal, informal, non-formal) a BWF Level 1 coach and working towards a BWF Level 2 qualification on the Badminton Ireland Coach Licensing Scheme

Timeline     

1st March 2016 - Application process opens (application form available on request) 1st May 2016 - Application process closes 9th-13th May 2016 – One to one meeting, demonstrations and decisions (feedback to unsuccessful coaches) 1st June-31st July 2016 - Individual profiling and use of video/audio recording (self analysis and review)* 13th-14th August 2016 onwards – Programme commences (see overleaf)

*successful junior club coaches would be invited to attend a performance squad to carry out the recording

Programme structure The Programme will run for 1 year beginning in the 2016-17 season with plans for extension for a further 2 years. Year 1 Self-reflection

Group workshop 1 – 13/14thAugust 2016 Intro to Programme/meet the team Experience & self awareness profile Personal development plan Annual planning The importance of reflection Understanding talent

Group workshop 2 – Dec 2016 TBC

Group workshop 3 – Mar 2017 TBC

Dates to be agreed with successful candidates

1 to 1 mentoring *note – some workshop based activity could be opened up to non-programme coaches

It is expected that the workshops will be full weekends. 1to1 mentoring time will depend on individual personal circumstances, however candidates should note that active and regular contact with the mentor and effective self-reflection will aid faster learning and development. It is possible that candidates will undergo some assignment based work and on line learning modules. Throughout the Programme there will be an open door policy to observe higher level coaching in Performance Squads. Depending on needs of candidates there will also be opportunity to work with more experienced coaches at domestic and/or international tournaments.

Propel Coach Development Programme Application form PERSONAL DETAILS First name

Surname

Gender

Date of Birth

Home address Home phone number

Postcode

Mobile

Email

Coaching position (F/T, P/T, voluntary) Coaching qualifications

COACHING EXPERIENCE Describe using examples your previous and current coaching experience in particular to performance coaching Please provide details of any relevant playing experience, coaching roles and other experiences related to coaching and especially performance coaching. Please define number of hours per week and the location Describe your knowledge and awareness of the demands on performance athletes and the challenge of working with talent Please provide details of any relevant education and training you have done

ANSWERS

that may support your coaching practice within performance sport Define your aspirations for your career within coaching in particular performance and talent coaching Please provide as much detail as possible about your reasons for applying for the Propel Programme and how it would support your career development Describe how important your own personal development is to you Please detail the relevant education, training and informal learning you have done previously and define the level of commitment you have to high level badminton coaching Please provide any other information that you feel will support your application for this programme

“Being on the GB Elite Coach programme has been hugely beneficial to my development as a coach. The programme is tailored to my individual needs to develop as a badminton coach through 1 to 1 mentoring, self-analysis and reflection, sport specific workshops, working directly with World Class athletes and open access to the GB National Centre. The programme has supported me to gain a greater knowledge not only of World class badminton but to skills and tools required to coach at that level”

Andy Stewart, member of GB Badminton’s Elite Coach Programme. Lisburn Emerging Performance Squad coach. 2015 Sport NI Talent Coach of the year and 2015 UK Performance Development Coach of the year “The Pursuit of Excellence programme has been a huge milestone in my development as a coach. The PEP programme has been a great success in the bringing together of World Class coaches to exchange knowledge. The models developed for training and education have been revolutionary in evolving coach practice across the coaches chosen sport. The course content has been innovative in taking coaches far beyond where they feel comfortable in order to extract what it truly means to be a World Class performer. I personally have gained a huge amount of information from the interactive workshops, thought provoking interaction with the armed forces and the peer to peer exchange with other World Class coaches. It is impossible to put a value on this type of training and learning and I would highly recommend this type of coach development to any coach who wants to evolve in their practice. In the words of Peter Drucker “Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes”

Daniel Magee, member of Sport Ireland’s Pursuit of Excellence Programme. Irish National Coach

Programme contact – Ryan Prentice (Ulster Badminton Club and Coaching Officer) Badminton Office 36 Belfast Road Lisburn BT27 4AS Tel – 07894 507435 Email – [email protected]