Talented
Coaches
Programme
2014
Application form
Talented Coaches
Programme 2014
Programme info
Are you currently coaching at a club or part of a talent pathway? We are
looking to support the most promising coaches as part of our 2014 Talented
Coaches Programme.
The programme has run successfully for the last five years and was short
listed among the top 3 coaching interventions of the year at the 2008 Sports
Coach UK Coaching Awards.
Successful candidates will be supported over a 12 month period to develop
knowledge, experience and skills specific to their current roles and in support
of future coaching goals. There is a core programme of education and
training, an individually designed package of support and can include an
identified mentor.
Coaches must also be committed to attending training sessions, many of
which will be evening workshops. You will be given sufficient prior notice of
these dates.
Thank you for taking the time to apply to be part of the programme and we
look forward to playing a big part in your coaching future.
Kind regards,
Pete Forster
Pete Forster
Sports Development Officer (Coaching)
Eligibility Criteria
To be included in the programme coaches must meet certain criteria:
Coaches will be required to hold at least a current level 1 governing
body award in the sport for which they are applying and be prepared
to work towards the next level during the programme.
Demonstrate a long-term commitment to their personal development
and to be actively coaching regularly in Nottinghamshire.
Have an appropriate level of coaching experience i.e. coaching on a
regular basis. (Experience with elite athletes is not necessary).
The minimum age is 18
Full time coaches can apply but priority will be given to coaches’
regularly coaching in a voluntary capacity.
Coaches must be affiliated to their NGB unless such affiliation does not
exist.
Where a governing body officer covers Nottinghamshire they should
endorse the application. Where an NGB is not able to commit to
supporting a candidate or the sport does not have an NGB, the panel
will decide if the candidate can be accepted onto the programme. In
this instance the Nottinghamshire Coaching Development Group may
contact NGB Officers on behalf of applicants.
Applicants must provide the names of 2 independent referees who can
confirm that they meet the above criteria and vouch for their
suitability to join the programme. Relatives of coaches cannot act as
referees.
Coaches must either hold a drivers license or be able to attend
workshops etc around the county.
Selection Procedure
All applications will be reviewed by a panel made up from members of the
Nottinghamshire Coaching Development Group (NCDG). The panel will assess
all applications and successful candidates will then be notified. The panel’s
decision is final and appropriate feedback will be sent to those unsuccessful
applicants.
If successful you will be invited to an introduction evening on Monday
December 2nd
Opportunities on the programme include:12 month calendar of sessions/ workshops
Individual training needs analysis & development of a personal
development plan
Access to high performance or community coaching sessions
Ongoing support from mentors and Coach Development Group
Group training
How to identify a talented performer
Psychology and mental toughness training
Support from Nottinghamshire’s Coach Development Officer
Observational & feedback sessions
Access to Multi-Skills coaching
Assistance with course fees and obtaining equipment to assist with
coaching performance
Project clothing
Sessions for fellow club coaches to attend
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to complete the enclosed application form either hand
written or electronically. Closing date for applications is Friday October 25th
2013.
Please return completed applications to:
Talented Coaches Programme 2014
Pete Forster,
Nottinghamshire County Council
Thoroton Road,
West Bridgford,
Nottingham,
NG2 5FT
Or email them to [email protected]
Following an offer, candidates must commit to the 12 month programme.
This will mean a commitment to attend, where possible, all training related
to this programme.
The CDG will do all they can to fully support the coaches. However a certain
level of commitment is required from the coach and the group reserve the
right to withdraw their place on the programme if the coach fails, without
reason, to attend training and mentoring support. The group will have
considered many candidates prior to selection and therefore it is important
that those selected engage fully.
Every coach will undertake a six monthly review and will be consulted fully
should any issues arise.
If you have any questions or require any further information please contact
Pete Forster on 0115 9774403 or email [email protected]
Talented Coaches 2014 Application Form
Personal details
Name
Address
Postcode
District
Telephone
Email
Sport
Date of birth
Club
Occupation
Qualifications and Training
Which organisation(s) are you coaching for?
Current coaching
(Please cross appropriate boxes)
1. Ages of participants:
25 and over
14 - 25
14 - 11 and under
2. Level of athlete(s)
Beginner
Improver
Club
County
Regional
National
International
3. How many hours per week do you coach?
_____
4. Which days and times do you coach? (Mark appropriate boxes)
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
6. Approximately what percentage of your coaching is undertaken in a
voluntary capacity? _____%
Please give details of your coaching experience?
(Including current and previous coaching roles)
What are your coaching aims?
How do you hope the programme could develop your
coaching? (Please give as much detail as possible)
What other areas of coaching CPD interest you?
Mentoring
Sports Psychology
Talent Development
Strength & Conditioning
Disability
Gamesense
Fundamentals of Movement
Children’s Coaching
Coach Behaviour
Use the above areas as a guide if you want to include more info
either use another page or extend the areas.
References
Referee Form – First Referee
(This page must be completed by the referee, and returned with the
application form. Your chosen referee MUST be able to confirm details of
your coaching)
Name of applicant:
Referee details:
Name
Address
Postcode
District
Telephone
Email
Sport
Club
1. In what capacity do you know the applicant?
2. Does the applicant work in a voluntary capacity for your organisation?
Yes
No
If yes, approximately how many hours per week
______
3. Who does the applicant currently coach?
(Age group, level, etc)
4. Please detail any further information in support of this application:
Signed:
Date:
Position within club/sport:
References
Referee Form – Second Referee
(This page must be completed by the referee, and returned with the
application form. Your chosen referee MUST be able to confirm details of
your coaching)
Name of applicant:
Referee details:
Name
Address
Postcode
District
Telephone
Email
Sport
Club
1. In what capacity do you know the applicant?
2. Does the applicant work in a voluntary capacity for your organisation? If
yes, approximately how many hours per week.
Yes
No
____ hours
3. Who does the applicant currently coach?
(age group, level, etc)
4. Please detail any further information in support of this application:
Signed:
Date:
Position within club/sport:
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Ethnicity Monitoring Form
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s and Your responses to the questions below are classed as sensitive data which will
trainin be used for monitoring purposes and to promote equality in coaching.
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What is your ethnic group?
White
British
Irish
Any other white background
___________________________________
Mixed
White & Black Caribbean
White & Black African
White and Asian
Any other mixed background
___________________________________
Asian or Asian British
Indian
Pakistani
Bangladeshi
Any other Asian background
___________________________________
Black or Black British
Caribbean
African
Any other Black background
___________________________________
Chinese or other ethnic group
Chinese
Any other please Specify
___________________________________
Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
If yes, what is the nature of your disability?
Yes
No
_______________