Discussion Task
1. We have discussed developing high quality coaching environments - many Sports Systems, NGBs, Sports have an accreditation programme. How effective do you think these schemes are in promoting high quality environments?
I have included some links - if you prefer look at your own sport - but also consider what some sports and countries have already achieved.
http://www.clubmark.org.uk/
http://www.scottishswimming.com/members/membership/club-accreditation-scheme.aspx
http://welshfootballtrust.org.uk/McDonaldsClubAccreditation.ink
http://www.myfootballclub.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Nat_Club_Accred_Scheme_Files/NCAS_themes_and_criteria.pdf
2. I have attached some information
- The Coach’s Role in Creating a Positive Environment in Youth Soccer. This was written by Jean Cote whose work we have looked at earlier and the country is Canada
- New Zealand High Performance Coaching Strategy
- Recruiting, Training, Supporting and Retaining a World Class Coaching Workforce
These documents relate to the strategy surrounding high performance coaching. How effective do you think these strategies will be in encouraging the development of a high quality coaching environment?
3. Think about the academic readings that you have evaluated this week, as well as the two different types of document that have been attached, accreditation information and strategy documents. Have these documents given you a clearer idea of high performance environments and how to develop them?