1. Award 2 Course
Tutoring Guidelines

2. GAA Coach Education Programme
The GAA model of Coach Education has been reformatted to take account of the different playing capacities that exist between
Children (up to 12 years),
Youths (age 13 – 18) and
Adults (age 19+)
and the competencies that a coach is required to display when working with each of the playing populations.
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3. GAA Coach Education Programme - Rationale
Quality coaching plays a significant part in:
Creating a playing environment that maximises involvement and enjoyment
Promoting Gaelic games as safe pursuits
Creating resources appropriate to all levels and for all personnel
Ensuring that players are guided by qualified personnel
Promoting a structured approach to coaching and coach education
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4. Award 2 Programme

5. GAA Coach Education Programme - Rationale
The Award 2 Coach Education course is the third award on the coaching pathway of Gaelic games. The course is aimed at coaches that have progressed through the Foundation Award and Award 1 programmes and have experience as a Coach.
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6. GAA Coach Education Programme - Rationale
The Award 2 Programme:
Focuses on the further development of how and what to coach based on the playing group that you are involved with but also to look further at the integration of key areas that contribute to performance.
Use of the OTú model to do a personal, player and team analysis.
The Course is divided into a number of modules; some expose coaches to practical situations and others are designed to develop your knowledge base.
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7. Award 2 Programme Philosophy
The course is designed to promote the development of self awareness and reflection
Through modelling their coaching practice against the OTú Model.
As coaches progress through the Award 2 programme, they are exposed to further aspects of the model, aiming to improve their ability across each area - facilitated by the Tutor.
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8. Delivery Methods Employed

9. Award 2 Programme Delivery
Presentation
Brainstorming
Group Work
Individual Work
Practical Coaching
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10. Award 2 Programme Tutor Responsibilities
Good preparation
The quality of the delivery
The ability of the course participants to apply the coaching principles
Having fun and enjoyment.
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11. Quality Assurance

12. Award 2 Programme Quality Assurance – Course Approval
Award 2 courses are organised through the Provincial Games Development Committee (or a specific committee organised to roll out Coach Education courses).
Courses must be applied for and approved prior to the beginning of the course.
A course approval form must be completed by the Course coordinator and sent to Croke Park 3 weeks prior to the commencement of a course
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13. Award 2 Programme Quality Assurance – Course Approval
To gain course approval, the following criteria must be met:
The course content must have been previously agreed by Coaching Ireland and the GAA
All tutors must be recognised by Coaching Ireland
A lead tutor must be deployed to coordinate the course
An Internal Verification Officer must be appointed
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14. Award 2 Programme Quality Assurance – Course Duration
The duration of the Award 2 course is:
Child Course – 27.5 Hours on course, 27 Hours off course
Youth Course – 27 Hours, 30 Hours off course
Adult Course – 27 Hours, 30 Hours off course
Should Provinces wish to run concurrent Award 2 Youth and Adult programmes, a complete Award 2 Youth Programme or a complete Award 2 Adult Programme is rolled out, with an additional day (4 ½ hours minimum) required to cover aspects of the Lifestyle and Physical Fitness modules appropriate to the other cohort of players.
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15. Award 2 Programme Quality Assurance – Participant Assessment
The Award 2 certificate identifies that the participant has successfully met the attendance requirements of the course, and has successfully completed all the on course and off course assessments as defined.
Assessment of competency is through Tutor observation and feedback during the course and as part of the final observation.
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16. Award 2 Programme Quality Assurance – Participant Assessment
The final observation can be completed in person i.e. through a Tutor visitation, or through the submission of a DVD recording of a coaching session submitted for evaluation.
This assessment must be completed within 3 months of the final date of the course.
Guidelines regarding assessment are set out in the Assessment Guidelines booklet
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17. Award 2 Programme Quality Assurance – Certification
Upon the completion of the Award 2 course, a Course Completion form must be completed by the Course coordinator at the end of the course.
This form identifies the course tasks each course candidate has and has not completed.
Candidates who have completed all course tasks will be denoted as C (i.e. complete).
Candidates who have attended the course but not yet completed all the course requirements will be denoted as R (i.e. on route to completion).
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18. Award 2 Programme Quality Assurance – Internal Verification Officer (IVO)
The organising committee must appoint an Internal Verification Officer
The IVO is charged with ensuring that the programme is delivered according to prescribed standards and content.
The IVO must be qualified Tutor Trainer who is not delivering as part of the programme.
The IVO will complete and submit an IVO report to both the organising committee and the National Games Development Committee – through Croke Park. The IVO report will form part of the materials for the Course Certification meeting.
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19. Award 2 Programme Quality Assurance – Summary
Pre Course:
Submission of Coach Education Course Approval Form
Appointment of appropriately qualified Tutors
Appointment of Course Coordinator
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20. Award 2 Programme Quality Assurance – Summary
On Course:
Attendance by an Internal Verification Officer (IVO), who must be a qualified Tutor Trainer (not necessarily from a different Province to that organising the Course, and who does not deliver on the Course)
Development of a Learning Portfolio for each participant
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21. Award 2 Programme Quality Assurance – Summary
Post Course:
Submission of a Course Completion Form
IVO Report submitted to organising committee and Croke Park
Learning Portfolio provides evidence of achievement by each participant
Course Certification meeting held with GAA and Coaching Ireland
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22. Course Structure

23. Award 2
Child Course

24. Award 2 Child Course - Overview
Module Tle
Time Allocation On Course (Minutes)
Total Time Allocation (Minutes)
Theory/Practical
Assessment
Module 1
Introduction 30 60 90
Theory
Module 2
OTú Model
120
180
300
On Course Self + Team + Player Assessment
Module 3
Role of the Coach
Module 4
Communication
Module 5
Technical Proficiency
210
390
Off Course Planning + Delivery
Module 6
Tactical Prowess
Module 7
Team Play
Module 8
Physical Literacy
Module 9
Planning
240
On Course Development of Seasonal Plan
Module 10
Participant Feedback
Module 11
Psychological Focus
150
Module 12
Playing Rules
Module 13
Lifestyle Child
Module 14
Conclusion
Final Assessment
480
Total
27.5 Hours
27 Hours
54 ½ Hours
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25. Award 2 Child Course – Timetable
In many instances the Award 2 Programme will be delivered over a number of weekends rather than in a block number of days. In this instance the following is a recommended time table for delivery of the Award 2 Child programme.
Weekend 1
Day
Module
Time
Cumulative Time
Friday
Introduction
OTú Model
7.00 – pm
3 hours
Saturday
Role of the Coach
Communication
Technical Proficiency
9.00am – 5.00pm
11 hours
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26. Award 2 Child Course – Timetable
Weekend 2
Day
Module
Time
Cumulative Time
Friday
Planning
Psychological Focus (Part 1)
7.00 – pm
14 hours
Saturday
Psychological Focus (Part 2)
Tactical Prowess
9.00am – 3.30pm
20.5 hours
Weekend 3
Day
Module
Time
Cumulative Time
Friday
Lifestyle
Playing Rules
7.00 – pm
23.5 hours
Saturday
Physical Literacy
9.30am – 1.30pm
27.5 hours
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27. Award 2 Child Course – Timetable
Weekend 4
Day
Module
Time
Cumulative Time
Friday
Participant Feedback
7.30 – 9.00 pm
29 hours
Saturday
Team Play
Conclusion
9.30am – 2.30pm
34 Hours
Recommended total time required (Including Breaks etc) is 34 Hours
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28. Award 2 Child Course - Assessment
Portfolio including:
Coach Self Reflection against OTú Model
Planning of Sessions for:
Technical Proficiency
Tactical Prowess
Team Play
Physical Literacy
Delivery of 2 Coaching episodes from above
Evidence of debrief of on course assignments by Tutor
Planning and Delivery of Off Course Coaching Assignment
Evidence of debrief of off course assignment by Tutor

29. Award 2
Youth Course

30. Award 2 Youth Course - Overview
Module Tle
Time Allocation On Course (Minutes)
Time Allocation Off Course (Minutes)
Total Time Allocation (Minutes)
Theory/Practical
Assessment
Module 1
Introduction 30 60 90
Theory
Module 2
OTú Model
120
180
300
On Course Self + Team + Player Assessment
Module 3
Role of the Coach
Module 4
Communication
Module 5
Technical Proficiency
150
330
Off Course Planning + Delivery
Module 6
Tactical Prowess
Module 7
Team Play
Module 8
Physical Fness (Youth)
220
400
Module 9
Nutrition/Hydration
Module 10
Planning and Periodisation
270
On Course Development of Seasonal Plan
Module 11
Participant Feedback
Module 12
Psychological Focus
Module 13
Playing Rules
Module 14
Talent Identification
Module 15
Lifestyle (Youth)
Module 16
Conclusion
Final Assessment
480
Total
27 Hours
30 Hours
57 Hours
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31. Award 2 Youth Course – Timetable
In many instances the Award 2 Programme will be delivered over a number of weekends rather than in a block number of days. In this instance the following is a recommended time table for delivery of the Award 2 Youth programme.
Weekend 1
Day
Module
Time
Cumulative Time
Friday
Introduction
OTú Model
7.00 – pm
3 hours
Saturday
Role of the Coach
Communication
Technical Proficiency
9.00am – 3.30pm
9.5 hours
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32. Award 2 Youth Course – Timetable
Weekend 2
Day
Module
Time
Cumulative Time
Friday
Planning and Periodisation
Psychological Focus (Part 1)
7.00 – pm
12.5 hours
Saturday
Talent Identification
Tactical Prowess
9.00am – 3.30pm
19 hours
Weekend 3
Day
Module
Time
Cumulative Time
Friday
Lifestyle
Playing Rules
7.00 – pm
22 hours
Saturday
Physical Fitness
9.30am – 2.30pm
27.5 hours
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33. Award 2 Youth Course – Timetable
Weekend 4
Day
Module
Time
Cumulative Time
Friday
Nutrition and Hydration
7.00 – 9.00 pm
29.5 hours
Saturday
Participant Feedback
Team Play
Conclusion
9.00am – 3.00pm
35.5 Hours
Recommended total time required (Including Breaks etc) is 35.5 Hours
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34. Award 2 Youth Course - Assessment
Portfolio including:
Coach Self Reflection against OTú Model
Planning of Sessions for:
Technical Proficiency
Tactical Prowess
Team Play
Physical Literacy
Delivery of 2 Coaching episodes from above
Evidence of debrief of on course assignments by Tutor
Planning and Delivery of Off Course Coaching Assignment
Evidence of debrief of off course assignment by Tutor

35. Award 2
Adult Course

36. Award 2 Adult Course - Overview
Module Tle
Time Allocation On Course (Minutes)
Time Allocation Off Course (Minutes)
Total Time Allocation (Minutes)
Theory/Practical
Assessment
Module 1
Introduction 30 60 90
Theory
Module 2
OTú Model
120
180
300
On Course Self + Team + Player Assessment
Module 3
Role of the Coach
Module 4
Communication
Module 5
Technical Proficiency
150
330
Off Course Planning + Delivery
Module 6
Tactical Prowess
Module 7
Team Play
Module 8
Physical Fness (Adult)
200
380
Module 9
Nutrition/Hydration
Module 10
Planning and Periodisation
270
On Course Development of Seasonal Plan
Module 11
Participant Feedback
Module 12
Psychological Focus
Module 13
Playing Rules
Module 14
Talent Identification
Module 15
Lifestyle (Adult)
Module 16
Conclusion
Final Assessment
480
Total
27 Hours
30 Hours
57 Hours
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37. Award 2 Adult Course – Timetable
In many instances the Award 2 Programme will be delivered over a number of weekends rather than in a block number of days. In this instance the following is a recommended time table for delivery of the Award 2 Adult programme.
Weekend 1
Day
Module
Time
Cumulative Time
Friday
Introduction
OTú Model
7.00 – pm
3 hours
Saturday
Role of the Coach
Communication
Technical Proficiency
9.00am – 3.30pm
9.5 hours
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38. Award 2 Youth Course – Timetable
Weekend 2
Day
Module
Time
Cumulative Time
Friday
Planning and Periodisation
Psychological Focus (Part 1)
7.00 – pm
12.5 hours
Saturday
Talent Identification
Tactical Prowess
9.00am – 3.30pm
19 hours
Weekend 3
Day
Module
Time
Cumulative Time
Friday
Lifestyle
Playing Rules
7.00 – pm
22 hours
Saturday
Physical Fitness
9.30am – 2.30pm
27.5 hours
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39. Award 2 Adult Course – Timetable
Weekend 4
Day
Module
Time
Cumulative Time
Friday
Nutrition and Hydration
7.00 – 9.00 pm
29.5 hours
Saturday
Participant Feedback
Team Play
Conclusion
9.00am – 3.00pm
35.5 Hours
Recommended total time required (Including Breaks etc) is 35.5 Hours
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40. Award 2 Adult Course - Assessment
Portfolio including:
Coach Self Reflection against OTú Model
Planning of Sessions for:
Technical Proficiency
Tactical Prowess
Team Play
Physical Literacy
Delivery of 2 Coaching episodes from above
Evidence of debrief of on course assignments by Tutor
Planning and Delivery of Off Course Coaching Assignment
Evidence of debrief of off course assignment by Tutor

41. Award 2 Programme Roll Out
Should Provinces wish to run concurrent Award 2 Youth and Adult programmes
A complete Award 2 Youth Programme or a complete Award 2 Adult Programme is rolled out,
Additional time (4 ½ hours minimum) required to cover aspects of
the Lifestyle and
Physical Fitness modules appropriate to the other cohort of players.

42. Assessment

43. Award 2 Programme Assessment
The Off Course Assessment is through the planning, delivery and review of a Coaching Session
This assessment can be done through a Tutor Visitation or Award 2 candidates may if they choose submit a DVD sample of his or her coaching performance in a field setting that is part of his or her coaching activities.
If the candidate does not have regular coaching activities, the candidate may arrange to conduct a session with a suitable Club, School or County team. However, the team coached must be appropriate for the stream of qualification being undertaken.

44. Award 2 Programme Assessment – Tutor Visitation
In the case of a Tutor Visitation
It is the responsibility of the participant coach to indicate suitable times for a Tutor to visit
The participant must arrange with the Tutor an agreed date and time
The participant must prepare their session outline within the Assessment booklet
The Tutor uses the Coach Assessment form to assess performance
The Tutor employs the Debrief model to review the session and record in the Assessment Booklet

45. Award 2 Programme Assessment – DVD Submission
In the case of a DVD Submission
The DVD submission must represent the candidate’s own original work and not copies or paraphrases of someone else’s work.
The video-recorded instruction must be delivered as part of an actual coaching session (not simulated or staged).
The recorded activities must represent an actual coaching session in which players actions and responses have not been scripted or rehearsed.

46. Award 2 Programme Assessment – DVD Submission
In the case of a DVD Submission:
Within the 40 minutes of video-recorded coaching, the candidate must demonstrate in accordance with the assessment criteria identified within the Assessment Booklet.
Progression of activities
Variety in his or her coaching
Instruction/Error correction
Any whole group or non-whole-group coaching must be designed to give individual players or groups of players a central and active role in their own learning.

47. Award 2 Programme Assessment – DVD Submission
In the case of a DVD Submission:
The submitted video recording must provide sufficient evidence of the candidate's coaching skills so that Tutors can judge the candidate's performance according to the Award 2 coach competencies.
Coaching activities must be seen, heard, and understood. A video recording that consists of coaching activities with little or no direct, explicit instruction may not provide enough evidence for Tutors to judge the candidate's instructional delivery coaching skills.

48. Costs and Charges

49. Award 2 Programme Costs and Charges
The following Costs and Charges have been approved by the National Games Development Committee and serve as maximum charges and costs that may be levied towards the Award 2 programme.
Provinces/Counties are free to impose charges and fees lower than those outlined here, but not higher.
Programme
Max Charge to Unit
Max Charge to Individual Participants
Max Tutor Fee
If 2 Tutors?
Award 2 (Single Code)
N/A
€150
€50/hour
Divide Pro Rata
Award 2 (Dual)
Award 2 (Youth and Adult)
€200

50. Award 2 Programme Costs and Charges
The maximum Tutor fee for delivery is €50/hour
The maximum Tutor fee for conducting off course assessment is €20/participant.
The maximum number of Tutor hours payable for a single code (i.e. Hurling or Gaelic football), single stream (i.e. Child, Youth or Adult) course is 52
No maximum number of Tutor hours were identified for a dual code course (i.e. both Hurling and Gaelic football) as the Award 2 programme is not delivered in this fashion

51. Award 2 Programme Costs and Charges
The maximum number of Tutor hours payable for a single code course covering both Youth and Adult programmes is 58
Therefore, the maximum Tutor fee payable for a single code Award 2 course be €2,600, i.e. €50/hour for 52 hours
The maximum Tutor fee payable for a Youth and Adult Award 2 course be €2,900, i.e. €50/hour for 58 hours
Where there are 2 or more Tutors are delivering on an Award 2 course, the Tutor fee be divided on a pro-rata basis between the Tutors

52. Award 2 Programme Costs and Charges
The was no maximum charge to a Unit for the delivery of an Award 2 course as the Award 2 programme is delivered on a Cross County/County basis
The maximum charge to an individual for attendance at a single code, single stream Award 2 course be €150
The maximum charge to an individual for attendance at a single code covering both Youth and Adult Award 2 courses be €200

53. Award 2 Programme Costs and Charges
In the event of a late submission (i.e. more than 3 months after the end of the course) an additional charge of €20 be levied on the participant
In the event of a reassessment being required, an additional charge of €20 be levied on the participant

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