Coaching toolbox 
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As is listed on the blog you will need to read through
the following slides and complete all of the relevant
tasks.
Remember to write down any information that you
think is important in your note books.
If you complete the following slide show
presentation I have included some activities that will
increase your understanding.
Remember we are not going to go back over this
information so try not to miss out on what is needed
Enjoy your day
Review Questions
List and describe 4 coaching styles and give a short
description of each.
 The following coaches are acknowledged as leaders
in their sporting fields. Research two of these elite
coaches. Identify which coaching style you think
best represents your chosen coaches.
-Mark Thomson (AFL)
-Rick Charlesworth (Hockey)
-Norma Plummer (Netball)
-Tim Nielson (Cricket)
-Craig Bellamy (Rugby League)
-Laurie Lawerence (Swimming)
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Coaching responsibilities
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Coaches work with athletes to bring about
improvement and undertake many roles to make
this happen. The roles and responsibilities of the
coach can be separated into off-field and on field
tasks
ON FIELD ROLES
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The coach or his team have a number of on field
roles and these are crucial to player safety,
improvement and performance
On field roles – Managing
Risk
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It is important that a coach ensures the safety of their athletes. Injury is
a major aspect of sport, but many risks can be reduced or limited due to
a proactive and vigilant coach when it comes to safety and they should
do the following:
Identify the risk
Evaluate the risk
Select an approach to manage the risk
Implement the approach
Properly plan the activity
Provide proper instruction
Warn of the inherent risks
Provide a safe physical environment
Provide adequate and proper equipment
Match your athletes appropriately
Evaluate athletes for injury or incapacity
Supervise the activity closely
Provide appropriate emergency assistance
Coaching checklist
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The following is a checklist that you could use to
make sure you ensure the safety of your athletes
ITEM
Current qualifications
Coaching code of conduct
Appropriate insurance
Environmental factors and
equipment
Effective coaching
techniques
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NO
ACTION
Coaching checklist review
Choose one of the checklist items on the
previous page and outline what you will do if
you couldn’t tick yes to that item.
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On field roles
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Choose five words or phrases below and write down
a definition of the word and explain why they are
important to maintain safe and responsible coaching
practices.
-accreditation
-coaching methods
-insurance
-training environment
-equipment
-group management
-code of conduct
-respect
-welfare
-playing environment
-protective equipment
-teaching methods
GETTING ACTIVE
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One of the responsibilities of a coach is to
ensure that a sports field is free of hazards.
Unsuitable or uneven surfaces place players in
potentially dangerous situations. More than one
coach has been the subject of litigation where
they have been found negligent for not properly
inspecting playing facilities.
What does the term ‘negligent’ mean?
Before using any sports field, what should the coach do?
What could a coach do to make their players aware of the
risks involved in their sport?
Discuss how a coach could be proactive in ensuring that
they provide a safe playing surface?
Coaching code of behaviour
Effective and appropriate relationships
are a key element of effective
coaching. To achieve such
relationships, clear boundaries and
standards need to be set.
 You need to come up with 10 things
that you think a coach MUST do to be
an effective coach:
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Coaching code of behaviour
Go to the following website
 http://www.ausport.gov.au/participatin
g/coachofficial/Guidelines/policy/coac
hbehaviour
 This will display the Australian Sports
Commission sporting code of
behaviour
 Copy down what coaches are
expected to do and the agreement
form that they are expected to sign.
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Coaching code of behaviour
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Look at the pictures below and list
what areas within the code of conduct
are these coaches not displaying:
Coaching – stepping over
the line
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Victoria Pendleton and Scott Gardiner
are actually husband and wife – however
he lost his job as the high performance
coach for Bristish Cycling due to their
relationship. Do you think this is fair?
You need to write down in 1 page what
you think of this decision.
SAC Preparation
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In the next activity use the information
that you have gathered for your
upcoming SAC for next week. This will
assist you in making sure you have the
right information.
OFF FIELD ROLES
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Coach development and education is a growing
sector. A coach can learn many things by actively
being involved and trialling new methods. However,
a coach is not just a coach during the 2 hours that
you may train or the 2 hours on game day. There
are many other aspects to a coach and his
demands when off the field.
On field roles – Managing
Risk
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Sport is constantly changing as well as our knowledge and
understanding of sport performance. Coaches at all levels can access
professional development opportunities through a number of
associations. This could include education in the following areas :
Coaching methods, skills, strategies and tactics
Rule and technique changes
Technology in sport
Recovery strategies
Decision making
Sports science
Sports nutrition
Fitness and conditioning
Medical considerations
The Australian Sports Commission is responsible for managing the
overall accreditation of coaches. Why is it important to have a governing
body oversee this accreditation process?
Coaching juniors
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When coaching juniors the coach needs to be well
aware of the developmental progress of juniors.
What is another qualification that coaches who
coach juniors might need to have?
Working with parents
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When coaching junior teams the parents will
determine your success as a team and a coach.
Parents play a significant role as they can shape
their child’s attitude towards sport as well as the fact
that they pay fees, buy gear and equipment as well
as transporting the child to the venue…as well as
supporting the team.
Therefore you need to have a good relationship with
parents.
The coach should encourage parents to participate
and share in giving positive, not negative feedback.
Coaches should also listen to parents’ concerns.
How to get parents on board
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In a group can you come up with 5 ways to get
parents and carers on board so you can develop a
successful team as well as successful players?
How to get parents on board
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An information evening could be held before the
season starts and is a great way to meet parents
and outline your plan for the season as well as
expectations. Together you could discuss:
Selection policies
Coaching philosophy
Communication
Team rotations
Administration
Parent roles
Spectator expectations
Working with officials
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Without judges, umpires, scorers and referees,
there would be no-one to ensure that the game,
event or competition runs smoothly.
Officials are often subjected to immense pressure,
criticism or abuse from players, spectators and
coaches for the decisions they make.
The coach and team managers are the main people
responsible for ensuring that respect is shown
towards officials.
How can a coach educate the players, supporters
and support staff to respect officials?
If this is not adhered to what steps would follow?
A FAILURE TO PLAN IS
PLANNING TO FAIL
EFFECTIVE PLANNING
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Effective planning prior to the season commencing
will assist in the smooth running of the season
ahead.
There are 5 steps in an effective planning process.
Do you feel that your coaches follow these steps for
success?