1. CHAMPION of the THAMES RC Coaching Workshop 1 COACHING OVERVIEW

2. Workshop Objectives Review coaching process Introduction to key principles Coaching strategy Agree future workshop needs Champion of the Thames RC

3. Time to get Involved 2 groups What is coaching? 2 groups Examples of good practice Examples of bad practice Champion of the Thames RC

4. What is Coaching? Provide structure & focus The coaching “head” Eyes & ears – observe Grey matter – analyse Mouth – provide feedback Facilitate improvement Champion of the Thames RC

5. What is coaching? Individually centred (athlete or crew) – Jointly agreed goals and plans – “it’s not about the coach” (apologies to Lance Armstrong) Facilitating crews to achieve their full (desired) potential Uses SMART goals Takes account of personal constraints Champion of the Thames RC

6. Session Planning 2 groups What do you do in advance of a session? What do you do after the session 2 groups Outline a simple session Champion of the Thames RC

7. The Coaching Cycle Plan Do Review Champion of the Thames RC

8. Technical Drills Guided by the “technical model” Focus on a specific element of the model Provide time to observe and practice a specific skill Reinforce movements that match the model Build confidence and crew cohesion Champion of the Thames RC

9. Observation & Feedback Focus on 1-2 key points – Link to the rowing model Feedback – Intrinsic; let the athlete provide the feedback – Extrinsic; from the coach, use of video, losing/winning, timed pieces… The feedback “sandwich” – Praise, constructive criticism, praise.. Champion of the Thames RC

10. Champs Coaching Plans Use current resource more effectively – 1 coach to multiple crews – Provide training plans for cox/bank party – Coaches not needed for every outing Add resource – Mentoring of new coaches, and bank parties – Recruit more coaches/bank parties Educate crews – Technical; fitness training; nutrition… Champion of the Thames RC

11. Future Workshops Goal setting & training plans Technical drills – the rowing model Video analysis Nutrition & hydration Strength & conditioning Core stability Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching

12. CHAMPION of the THAMES RC Coaching Workshop 1 COACHING OVERVIEW