Team Warwick Performance Programme
SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT
CLUB
LEAGUE POSITION TARGET
CURRENT LEAGUE POSITION
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Men’s 1 Team
Women’s 1st Team
Men’s 2nd Team
Women’s 2nd Team
Cup Competition Target
BUCS Point Target
Other
Warwick Sport will offer Team Warwick Performance the following: 
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Dedicated mentor support from the Warwick Sport performance team. This person will be a point
of contact for any issues, challenges or performance related developmental requirements and will
also manage the Warwick Sport side of this agreement alongside the Performance Sport Manager.
To be actively involved in recruiting the best coaches possible.
To liaise with coaches regarding the needs of the club, the training requirements and the
development of the coach
To attend pre agreed review meetings at the beginning of the year and then at the end of each
term with a representative from the club, the SU, the coach and strength and conditioning team
present
Provide support to develop the athletic development of team members, this will include: o Access to strength and fitness conditioning sessions
o Access to fitness testing
o Access to training camps
Provide preferable training times throughout the year, subject to availability
Support in promoting successes and profiles of clubs/teams
Contribute to the cost of coaching
Where appropriate link to National Governing Bodies to offer additional support
Sports physiotherapy/subsidised sessions, injury and rehab advice
Provide sports related seminars and workshops (psychology, nutrition, injury prevention)
Communicate effectively and regularly with all members including athletes, Warwick Sport
strength and conditioning staff and sports specific coaches within the club. As well as SU Elected
Officers
Discounted rates on gym memberships
Expectations from the club: - (please note the below is designed as a guideline for application and the
specific expectations will be discussed and amended at the interview stage of the application before
signing)
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Identify individuals who will be part of the first team training squad, ensuring that they are
committed to sessions and fully understand the level of commitment which is required from them
A roster of the first team training squad will be sent to the Sports Development Co-ordinator
(performance) by week 3 of term 1, only in exceptional circumstances will alterations to this roster
be made (i.e. 1st team players are identified mid-term).
Full buy in and support from your coaches and support staff
100% commitment to fulfilling BUCS fixtures and fielding the strongest team possible in every
match/game
A representative from your team to attend agreed meetings at the beginning of the year and then
at the end of each term with a representative from the Warwick Sport performance team, a
representative from the SU, strength and conditioning coach and the Head coach of squad
present.
To attend workshops on best practise when preparing to train and compete with in sport that
Warwick Sport put on throughout the year, 80% attendance minimum.
Liaise with the Warwick Sport performance team, strength and conditioning team and head coach
to put together a comprehensive training programme which meets the clubs needs
Attendance to be 80% of roster at agreed training sessions. A squad roster will need to be
committed and these numbers will be monitored against this. Registers will be taken at every
session. Continued low attendance in agreed training will lead to a meeting with the Warwick
Sport performance team and possible removal from the programme.
Work with Warwick Sport and coaching staff to put together a preseason, in season and off season
programme
To work with Warwick Sport and coaching staff on a development plan including areas such as
performance, coaching, finances, recruitment and athlete pathway
Represent your club and the university in a professional manner at all times, any formally reported
incidents of bad behaviour will result in removal from the programme, this will also include
withdrawal of any Warwick Sport financial contributions to coaching or any other areas
Be the face of sport on campus, wearing Team Warwick kit when representing the University at all
times, being an ambassador for the brand
Attend Open days and recruitment events when required by Warwick Sport to promote
Performance Programme to potential athletes (agreed at stage 2)
Respect BUC’s policies with regards to initiations and anti-social behaviour, alcohol consumption,
transgender and safe guarding and welfare. For reference http://www.bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=18783&sectionTitle=BUCS+Policies
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To respect and appreciate members of staff and their contributions to the teams, particularly sport
specific coaches and strength and conditioning coaches
Communicate effectively and regularly with all members of the wider sports specific team
including athletes, your coach, Warwick Sport Strength and Conditioning staff, the Warwick sport
performance team
Executive members to openly communicate positive and constructive feedback to the Warwick
sport performance team
Be an ambassador at all times for the Performance Sport programme, Warwick Sport and the
University
Expectations from Team Performance athletes: - (please note the below is designed as a guideline for
application and the specific expectations will be discussed and amended at the interview stage of the
application before signing)
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Perform at the highest level possible in your sport and display the commitment needed to improve
and progress
Respect all coaches who deliver sessions for the club, listen and work hard during the sessions
Attend all sport specific training sessions and to listen, respect the coach and work hard
To be punctual and have effective time management skills, prioritising studies and 1st team/squad
requirements
Fulfil the requirements of the Team Warwick Performance programme including attending
workshops, developmental training and strength and conditioning sessions
To compete for the University of Warwick at all times unless in exceptional circumstances
To respect each other and all members of staff
Represent your club and the University of Warwick in a professional manner at all times
To limit the consumption of alcohol and substance abuse particularly prior to and during
competing or agreed training sessions. Remember that one action from one individual of the club
could lead to removal from the programme. For reference http://www.bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=18783&sectionTitle=BUCS+Policies
Expectations from the club coach: - (please note the below is designed as a guideline for application and
the specific expectations will be discussed and amended at the interview stage of the application before
signing)
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Plan and deliver an effective yearly periodised approach to training to include preseason, in season
and off season training programme to the club, as agreed with representatives of the club and
Warwick Sport staff. Working in conjunction with strength and conditioning team to ensure a
complimentary programme that is appropriate to the sport and the frequency of competitions
Lead on setting agreed performance targets with the club and ensure these are also agreed by
Warwick Sport performance staff. Be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of these
targets whilst appreciating the demands of a student athlete
To attend where possible, strength and conditioning sessions to create a positive working
relationship with strength and conditioning staff and to develop sports specific strength and
conditioning knowledge
As a minimum communicate on a weekly basis with strength and conditioning staff to discuss
squad engagement and performance
To attend 1st Team matches and lead the selection process for squads for that match
To be punctual and have effective time management skills, showing an appropriate level of priority
to the relevant University of Warwick club whilst appreciating that the coach may have other
commitments
Communicate effectively and regularly with all members of the wider sports specific team
including athletes, executive committee members, Warwick Sport strength and conditioning staff,
and the Warwick Sport performance team
To attend pre agreed review meetings at the beginning of the year and then at the end of each
term with a representative from the Warwick Sport performance team, the club, the SU and
strength and conditioning team present
Declaration
All the above regulations have been accepted by representatives from Warwick Sport, the Team Warwick
Performance Club and the Club Head Coach. Please ensure that each member of the programme understands
the requirements from them and that they sign appendix 1 to acknowledge their agreement. Please note that
Warwick Sport reserves the right to remove any club or team from the performance programme who do not
adhere to the above.
Performance Sports Manager
Club President and Captain
Club Head Coach
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