It is increasingly accepted that high quality coaching involves a child/athlete centred approach, but what exactly does this mean? In order to be truly child/athlete centred and to ‘walk the talk’, it is essential for coaches to have a real grasp of modern learning theory and to then apply this theory to the children/athletes they work with. Unfortunately, modern learning theory is often missed out or at best skimmed over in formal coach education leaving coaches with a gap in their knowledge on ‘how to coach’. This course supports the coach to understand and apply modern learning theory to their coaching and to better understand how their players and athletes learn.

 Raising the Bar

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course:

• All delegates will be able to investigate how athletes learn best through experiential practical activities.
• All delegates will be able to review and challenge previous coaching practice.

• All delegates will be able to identify how to create positive learning environments for athletes in order to accelerate their learning.

• Most delegates will be able to identify the importance of sharing clear learning journeys and engaging athletes by shifting power and responsibility from the coach to the athlete.
• Some delegates will be able to apply cutting edge coaching techniques to accelerate the learning of their athletes. 

Course Overview

This interactive, practical workshop investigates how to apply modern learning theory to coaching in order to accelerate the development of all children, players and athletes. It explores the role of the coach and how has it changed, how important a clear underpinning philosophy is for coaches, how to empower athletes by shifting responsibility from the coach to the athlete and how to better understand athletes to ensure we are supporting them effectively. 

Supporting Resources

Delegates are able to purchase the ‘Raising the Bar’ resource containing 33 double-sided A3 cards built around 3 parallel schemes and provides a library of ideas for warm-ups, pairs/group multi-skills activities and non-traditional games to challenge and develop even the most able young athletes.  Delegates can also access the ‘Raising the Bar’ Student Cards, 72 double-sided and laminated cards which can be used by the coach and/or athletes to identify and develop their different abilities.