1. Coaching toolbox - As is listed on the blog you will need to read through the following slides and complete all of the relevant tasks. Remember to write down any information that you think is important in your note books. If you complete the following slide show presentation I have included some activities that will increase your understanding. Remember we are not going to go back over this information so try not to miss out on what is needed Enjoy your day

2. Review Questions List and describe 4 coaching styles and give a short description of each. The following coaches are acknowledged as leaders in their sporting fields. Research two of these elite coaches. Identify which coaching style you think best represents your chosen coaches. -Mark Thomson (AFL) -Rick Charlesworth (Hockey) -Norma Plummer (Netball) -Tim Nielson (Cricket) -Craig Bellamy (Rugby League) -Laurie Lawerence (Swimming)

3. Coaching responsibilities Coaches work with athletes to bring about improvement and undertake many roles to make this happen. The roles and responsibilities of the coach can be separated into off-field and on field tasks

4. ON FIELD ROLES The coach or his team have a number of on field roles and these are crucial to player safety, improvement and performance

5. On field roles – Managing Risk It is important that a coach ensures the safety of their athletes. Injury is a major aspect of sport, but many risks can be reduced or limited due to a proactive and vigilant coach when it comes to safety and they should do the following: Identify the risk Evaluate the risk Select an approach to manage the risk Implement the approach Properly plan the activity Provide proper instruction Warn of the inherent risks Provide a safe physical environment Provide adequate and proper equipment Match your athletes appropriately Evaluate athletes for injury or incapacity Supervise the activity closely Provide appropriate emergency assistance

6. Coaching checklist The following is a checklist that you could use to make sure you ensure the safety of your athletes ITEMYESNOACTION Current qualifications Coaching code of conduct Appropriate insurance Environmental factors and equipment Effective coaching techniques

7. Coaching checklist review Choose one of the checklist items on the previous page and outline what you will do if you couldn’t tick yes to that item. ________________________________________

8. On field roles Choose five words or phrases below and write down a definition of the word and explain why they are important to maintain safe and responsible coaching practices. -accreditation-code of conduct -coaching methods-respect -insurance-welfare -training environment-playing environment -equipment-protective equipment -group management-teaching methods

9. GETTING ACTIVE One of the responsibilities of a coach is to ensure that a sports field is free of hazards. Unsuitable or uneven surfaces place players in potentially dangerous situations. More than one coach has been the subject of litigation where they have been found negligent for not properly inspecting playing facilities. a) What does the term ‘negligent’ mean? b) Before using any sports field, what should the coach do? c) What could a coach do to make their players aware of the risks involved in their sport? d) Discuss how a coach could be proactive in ensuring that they provide a safe playing surface?

10. Coaching code of behaviour Effective and appropriate relationships are a key element of effective coaching. To achieve such relationships, clear boundaries and standards need to be set. You need to come up with 10 things that you think a coach MUST do to be an effective coach: ________________________________

11. Coaching code of behaviour Go to the following website http://www.ausport.gov.au/participatin g/coachofficial/Guidelines/policy/coac hbehaviour This will display the Australian Sports Commission sporting code of behaviour Copy down what coaches are expected to do and the agreement form that they are expected to sign.

12. Coaching code of behaviour Look at the pictures below and list what areas within the code of conduct are these coaches not displaying:

13. Coaching – stepping over the line Victoria Pendleton and Scott Gardiner are actually husband and wife – however he lost his job as the high performance coach for Bristish Cycling due to their relationship. Do you think this is fair? You need to write down in 1 page what you think of this decision.

19. SAC Preparation In the next activity use the information that you have gathered for your upcoming SAC for next week. This will assist you in making sure you have the right information.