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Notes from the CCO

It is the job of the CCO to organise & coordinate ‘County Coaching’ across Worcestershire. This task falls into three broad categories:

1. Act as a conduit between CWAA coaches and WM Region / GNAS to disseminate information in both directions.
2. To arrange and facilitate training for CWAA coaches in order to meet the needs of clubs and archers in the County
3. To arrange County-wide coaching events where appropriate.

It is, by and large, a thankless task. Every action seems to garner more criticism then praise. Nevertheless something has to be done, both to allow CWAA (and the clubs) to meet their obligations and to try to improve the level of coaching available. As the present incumbent I will do things the way I see fit. The CCO is elected at the AGM - that’s how democracy works.

I will be bringing in external coaches from time to time. This is not a slur on the abilities of CWAA members, but reflects my belief that “a prophet is never honored in his own land”. Additionally CWAA coaches can benefit from experiencing other coaches - it all counts towards their CPD.

Suggestions & constructive criticism is more than welcome - it is essential. County Coaching in Worcestershire is restarting from nonexistent - there is no extant program to enhance and modify. So, if you have any ideas please let me know.

If you have any questions about this page, or can provide any help, please email the County Coaching Co-ordinator

Coaching events around the county.

Event:

Description:

Date:

Location:

Contact:

2008 Level 2 Coaching Course

This course will train CWAA Level 1 coaches to GNAS Level 2 standard. It will only run if there is sufficient interest. We have indications that a Government grant will be available to this course as well. Click for details.

Autumn 2008

Scout Hut
Cornmeadow Lane
Claines
WR3

CCO

2008 National Coaching Conference

The annual National Coaching Conference. Details & booking form here.

November 7/8/9 2008

Lilleshall

Postal application

2008 Sports Psychology sessions.

A course designed to give archers ways of improving their performance using psychological techniques. Four alternate Wednesdays from 22/10/2008 Click for details. Price to be confirmed.

October / November 2008

Droitwich Rugby Football Club

CCO

There are numerous events run under the auspices of SportsCoach UK. I have the current list for the West Midlands for download here. Please let me know if you intend to go on any one of them - it may be possible to arrange a group outing.

Download

Motivation

A talk by Jonathon Mynott on motivation aimed at coaches & serious archers.

TBA

Droitwich Archery Society

Mark Pattison

Useful stuff:

The GNAS Coaching Development Review 2006

Download

The NCC newsletter (issue 6) with news of the new Coach Renewal Scheme)

Download

Continuous Professional Development Matrix CRM

Download

Quick Guide to Coach Applicants

Download

Coach Renewal Application documents (including worksheets)

Download

National Coaching Committee Newsletter - the latest NCC Newsletter is here.

Download

Here is a 30 second movie of an arrow leaving a recurve bow, then hitting a boss. If you need help to convince archers that the arrow flexes, get them to look at this - a picture is worth a thousand words! When you click on the icon you should see the movie open in your default Media Player.