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10 Mar 2010	Assessment as a level 1 flatwater coach
9 Mar 2010	Coaching course reading
9 Mar 2010	Current first aid certificate
9 Mar 2010	Registration - Canoe SA April course
9 Mar 2010	Online General Principles course
9 Mar 2010	Coaching session assessment
9 Mar 2010	Complete a 12 week training program with an athelete
9 Mar 2010	Complete the coach registration form
9 Mar 2010	Find a mentor

Assessment as a level 1 flatwater coach Ian Dewey, Wednesday, 10 March 2010 Back As per the steps detailed in the previous pages, to be acreditted as a Level 1 Flatwater Coach you must complete the following assessment steps 1 - complete the ASC;s on-line General Principles course (step 4) 2 - complete the AC sport specific course (step 6) 3 - coach an athlete or squad for 12 weeks (minimum of 6 weeks with 12 sessions) (step 7) - maintaining a coaching diary which is - assessed by the Coach Assessor and contains - session aims and objectives and - session activities and - session evealuation 4 - be directly assessed for one of the coaching sessions by a Coach Assessor** (step 8) 5 - have a current first aid qualification (step 9) **Note on direct assessment; If you live in a regional area or have another reason (shift work, travel, etc.) which makes it impossible to undertake the single session direct assessment within your 12 week coaching program then assessment for your coaching session can be performed via video or Q and A or 3rd party reports.  The process should be confirmed with the Coach Assessor.  Back

Coaching course reading Ian Dewey, Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Back Coaching courses are intended to be as minimal impact as possible.  Your course manual and other recommended reading is provided below. Manuals will not be supplied in hard copy form. If you would like a full printed copy of the manual, we recommend you have it printed at your local copy shop (Quick Copy, Office Works, National Print, etc.) Please only print what you intend top read. Course manual Suggested reading This website Coaching Wiki Back

Current first aid certificate Ian Dewey, Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Back Your coaching qualification is only valid whilst you have a current first aid certificate. Your acreditation cannot be recorded until you have a first aid quailification. Once you have the qualification, simply complete the details below Back Complete this form to register your first aid qualification. Please complete all details Your full name Phone number Email address (you will be sent your invoice on this address) First aid course provider   First aid course certificate number First aid course expiry date   Back

Registration - Canoe SA April course Ian Dewey, Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Back Complete this form to register for the Level 1 Flatwater Coaching course to be held at Holdfast Bay Scout Hall on the weekend of April 24 and 25. Note; Course cost is $200.  This must be paid to Canoe SA prior to the course Please complete all details You will be receiving an invoice from Canoe SA.  This must be paid prior to the course. Your full name Phone number Email address (you will be sent your invoice on this address) Date of birth Back

Online General Principles course Ian Dewey, Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Back The Australian Sports Commission online General Principles Course provides an excellnt knowledge base for all coaches.  It is also a requirement for all regsitered coaches. the course can be found here.. Back

Coaching session assessment Ian Dewey, Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Back As part of your assessment you must be assessed delivering a coaching session Your assessor will be looking at Safety Technique Aims and outcomes (do you have a clear aim, does the session address the aim and work toward providing the right outcomes) At the end of the session the assessor will inform you whether you are competent or in what areas you need to improve.  It is recommended that you work with your assessor from an early stage so that you avoid possible misunderstandings. Back

Complete a 12 week training program with an athelete Ian Dewey, Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Back Practice at coaching is essential to your acreditation as a coach. Practice is to; Cover 12 weeks (a minimum of 6 weeks with 12 sessions) Be with an athlete or squad of athletes Be recorded in a coaching diary Have a specific goal (or goals) Be discussed / evaluated by your mentor (optional) The training diary will be evaluated by a coach assessor as part of your assessment. It is recommended that you speak with your assessor before you start your coaching program to minimise the possibility of misunderstandings, etc. You may choose to use any diary format, a sample can be found here.... Back

Complete the coach registration form Ian Dewey, Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Back Complete the coach regsitration form to ensure your progress is being tracked and so that you are insured for your coaching duties. Print and post the form to Ian Dewey 106 Spring St Queenstown SA 5014 Form can be found here.... Back

Find a mentor Ian Dewey, Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Back Note; highly recommended but not compulsory. The fastest way to improve your coaching is with regular feedback and the assistance of a more experienced coach.  Mentors can provide assistance, insight and short cuts you may never think about. Your mentor should have; at least 2 years coaching expereince have coached athletes to state or national competition   Once you have a Mentor, or if you would like help in finding one, email their details to the course coordinator so it can be recorded with your course details ian.dewey@canoe.org.au   Back