CHAMPION of the THAMES RC Coaching Workshop 3 BANK-PARTY FOR JUNIORS

Workshop Objectives The role of the coach/bank party Basic safety points Managing an outing Basic coaching skills Why is coaching juniors different to coaching adults? – LTAD model (long term athlete development) – How much – how often Support for coaches & bank parties Champion of the Thames RC

BANK PARTY – COACH WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? 2 Groups – (A) discuss & review role of the bank party – (B) discuss & review role of the coach Groups – Ensure mix of coaches & bank parties Feedback to all Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching

BANK PARTY – COACH WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Bank Party Manage outings Supervise & protect rowers Lookout Protect equipment & other river users Coordinate with coaches Coach Plan & manage outings Analyse & feedback Devise training plans Devise technical drills Explain/demonstrate technical model Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching

BASIC SAFETY POINTS Weather conditions Boathouse/hard/boat handling Clothing Getting in/out of the boat River rules/awareness/etiquette Steering/crossovers/turning/stopping Risk points Capsize & throwlines Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching

MILES BOVIS BRIDGE GREEN DRAGON BRIDGE PLOUGH PENNY FERRY M M CUTTER FERRY BRIDGE RAILWAY BRIDGE ELIZABETH WAY BRIDGE

MANAGING AN OUTING Have a plan Communicate & instruct – Gain attention – Keep it simple – Check for understanding Adapt where necessary – Weather, busy river, plan not working Safety first Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching

BASIC COACHING SKILLS Link outings to develop progression Work with other coaches to identify issues to address Be athlete focused Help to develop goals, and a plan to achieve those goals Observe, analyse and feedback Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching

COACHING JUNIORS LTAD model (Long Term Athlete Development) – FUNdamental (boys 6-9; girls 5-8) – Learning to train (boys 9-12; girls 8-11) – Training to train (boys 12-16; girls 11-15) – Training to compete (boys 16-18; girls 15-17) – Training to win (boys 18+; girls 17+) Growth phases (PVH) Social issues – school, peers etc Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching

PEAK VELOCITY HEIGHT Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching

COACHING JUNIORS - 2 How much/how often? – Fun/enjoyable sessions – Appropriate to athlete stage of development – Allow for other activities (studies, social, other sports) – Intensity as important as frequency – Rest is vital Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching

CLUB POLICIES SUPPORT FOR BANK PARTIES Responsibilities & insurance – Supervising coach for <16 years – Duty of care (relevant to experience) – Club insurance (bank parties should be non- rowing members) Safety – Signing in/out – Mobile numbers (emergency support/advice) Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching

CHAMPION of the THAMES RC Coaching Workshop 3 BANK-PARTY FOR JUNIORS