Community Coach Course 1

Welcome to the Community Coach Course Follows Intermediate Instructor and BAIT Certifications First level coach certification for ASA, NFAA & USAA Develops and certifies quality coaches at the community level to participate in and manage Community Archery Programs Goal is to raise the overall skill level of recreational and competitive arches alike Continued… 2 Course Introduction

Graduates are certified as archery coaches Coaches are responsible for – Physical training – Technical training – Tactical training Coaches must be able to address many aspects of the archer’s overall well-being, not just technique 3 Course Introduction

Necessary Traits for Coaches Coach Lee, the United States National Head Coach lists these as necessary traits for coaches Excellent people and communication skills A solid grounding in biomechanics, anatomy and physiology Clearly defined coaching philosophy A sound understanding of sports psychology Experience of failure The ability to coach at all levels Patience, persistence and optimism Honesty and credibility Sound judgment 4

Course Objectives Introduction to basic and intermediate coaching techniques Understand mental aspects of archery and competition Familiarize with training cycles and training plans Introduction to Biomechanically Efficient Shooting Technique (BEST Method) for recurve and compound bows Understand goal setting Develop coaching philosophy 5

Resource Disc The Resource Disc contains Printed resource material and suggested reading Goals creation worksheets with instructions for use by yourself and your students Internet archery resource links Mental toughness training strategies for archers Nine Principles of Training for Archery Nutrition Periodization Manual Worksheet Nutrition Periodization Worksheet Calculator Sample Training Plan (that you can tailor for your students) Daily Sports Diary Easton Tuning Guide How to conduct an Intermediate Instructor Course 6

Class Schedule (2 day)/20 hrs Day 1 Introduction Coaching Challenges Coaching Philosophy Mental Aspects of Archery Archery Shot Execution “BEST Method” Day 2 Review Shot Execution and BEST Training Cycles Goal Setting Preparing For Competition Equipment Selection and Preparation How to Conduct an Intermediate Instructor Course Course Review & Graduation 7

Day 1 Introduction & Coaching Challenges Coaching Philosophy Mental Aspects of Archery Archery Shot Execution “Best Method” Day 2 Review Shot Execution with BEST Method (peer coaching) Training Cycles Goal Setting Preparing for Competition Equipment Selection & Preparation Continued… Class Schedule (3 day/20 hrs) 8

Day 3 Review & Discuss Goals List Review Shot Execution & BEST Method (peer coaching) Coaching Session Example Outline Course Review & Graduation Class Schedule (3 day continued) 9

Course Presentation Methods Lecture/discussion/peer coaching During course candidates draw upon their own experience to discuss and resolve questions Emphasis is on improving coaching performance Course emphasizes learn-by-doing with peer-coaching exercises Candidates are actively involved and must not be timid about offering input Non-threatening environment where candidates gain knowledge and graduate with clear understanding of the role of the coach 10

Coaching Challenges Coaches must overcome many challenges Some are minor inconveniences Some are major barriers to successful coaching Be aware of these challenges and prevent them from hampering your coaching program 11

Coaching Challenges Constraints Time Scheduling Length of training sessions Session frequency Outside demands Interruptions Money Budgets (Student and Coach) Equipment costs Association and professional fees Insurance 12

Student Cooperation Coach’s credibility Goals: Students’ Parents’ Coach’s Distractions Impatience Affected By: 13

Logistics Training Facilities Suitable Equipment Repair Facilities Transportation to and from events Proximity to training and event locations 14

Summary These are some of the challenges that a coach faces and that must be overcome. Prior planning prevents these from being a problem, makes your job easier, increases your job satisfaction and you will be a more successful coach. 15