T-Zone
September 2014
Dedicated to our Coaches & Referees
Wales Squash & Racketball Ltd
Volume 1 Issue 2
Changes to Coaching Courses in Wales
There has been a recent review on how we deliver our coaching courses in Wales.
Taking on board the feedback received and developments in the modern game
Here is a brief summary of the changes:
Level 1
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Understanding the coaching process and the skills required to deliver an effective coaching
session
Introduction to Racketball
Introducing the how to coach skills, how to make it safe, how to keep it fun, and how to be
organised.
Now taking place on a single weekend
Level 2
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Main focus is now on what to teach as opposed to how to teach –more squash specific
Player Centered
Coaching the Whole Person—working to set areas/sequences/conditioned games/solo
practice/group and individual sessions
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Learning and understanding the tactics at an Improver/Advanced level –specifically where
the role of the 5 pillars fit in i.e Winning the length battle/Controlling the T/ Taking the ball
in straight short /Defending the ball and hitting into open spaces
Leaders Award
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Inside this issue:
Coach & Referee 1
Education Update
Presentation
Awards
1
Safeguarding
2
WSRB Leaders and Teachers award now fully interactive on the Squash Court
Using Racket Skills to create fun ,safe sessions whilst at the same time teaching the Fundamentals in a child’s early squash technical development
WSRB 19th Annual Presentation Awards
At the recent Annual Dinner in Cardiff the following Coaches were presented with awards
in recognition of the commitment and many hours spent on and off the court during the
past season.
WSRB Coach of the Year – Andrew Evans
Refereeing Corner 2
Coaches Corner
2
Coaching Courses 2
Young Coaches of the Year – Abby Hicks & Hennie Bellamy
Volunteer Coaches of the Year - Peter Crook & Clair
Miles-Owen
WSRB Volunteers of the Year Jayne Kirk & Huw Thomas/
Phil Evans
Referee Guidelines
Communication & Match Management
Wales Squash &
Racketball Ltd
Sport Wales National Centre
Sophia Gardens
Cardiff
CF11 9SW
Phone: 0845 846 0027
E-mail: [email protected]
The National Governing Body
for Squash & Racketball in
Wales
Following discussions between WSF, PSA and the WSA, a document has been
developed and approved for circulation. Its purpose is to improve both match
management and the communication between referees and players.
Since all professional players will also be receiving a copy of this document, it
is important that all Referees not only take note of its content, but also use it
as often as possible in their refereeing activities.
The use of standard terminology that is understood by everyone will be a major
step forward in improving communication and enabling matches to flow with
minimal delays. We use standard terminology for marking calls (e.g. down, out,
not up), so it is only logical that the explanations for decisions should also be
standardised as far as possible, so that players who request an explanation
may receive one that is clear and simple. Following such an explanation, play
may resume without further delay
This document is available to view on the WSRB website under the refereeing
tab /resources or contact [email protected]
Coaching Courses
Venue
Date for Day 1/2
Date for Day 3/4
Coaching Level 1
Vale Health
1st /2nd Nov 2014
Now all on 1 weekend
Coaching Level 1
TBC
6th /7th Dec 2014
Now all on 1 weekend
Coaching Level 2
SWNC
25th /26th Oct 2014
17th & 18th Jan 2015
Coaches Corner Are you interested
Continuing with our theme
of coaching tips. Beating the
Fitness Fanatic. Use your
Squash Brain to good effect.
You ―mean‖ every shot and
put the ball into the corners.
Work your opponent out of
position, before dealing the
killer blow. Dont fall into trap
of just hitting and hoping,
‖mean it ― !!!!!
The fitter player will tire because they have had to cover so much more of the
court.
in Coach Development Support for
your Region ??
Wales Squash & Racketball
are keen to provide support
for their coaches in all regions
seeking further personal development.
If you are interested in developing your coaching skills
contact
[email protected]
Safeguarding
Courses
Need a Safeguarding Qualification as part of your
coaching qualifications
Next course
SWNC Monday 1st Dec
2014 -6-9pm
contact
[email protected]
Commonwealth Games-Glasgow 2014
WSRB are very proud of the individual and doubles performances, proving yet again that Squash in Wales continues
to produce World Class players. We now plan to bring to
life the ―Commonwealth Games ― using players, and referees experiences ,the journey, highs and lows that only the
cutting edge of any sport profiled on the World stage can
produce