1. Sports Coaching in Higher Education – An Update on Developments Alex Twitchen University of Chichester

2. The journey has begun.....but it is a long road ahead!!!!!

3. Feedback from last year: a)Rates of pay for coaches b)Cost of Governing Body courses c)Database of local coaches d)Better links with NGBs e)Implementation of Endorsement Criteria

4. Level 4 UKCC – Pg Diploma Endorsement Coaching System Support Network (CSSN)

5. Endorsement of Undergraduate degrees in sports coach education Criteria approved by Coaching Standards following a public consultation. Beginning a Pilot phase in September. Now part of SkillsActive ‘Active Endorsement Scheme’ ✔

6. Coaching System Support Network – CDM’s in place – Delivered workshop on HE/FE as part of their induction process. – Further follow-up workshop for CDM’s in London and SE. ✔

7. Action Points from CDM’s Identify who to work with in HE. Audit of coaches in HE. Data management - ? Provision of development opportunities – ‘demand lead’. Identify potential for collaboration and sharing of resources. Involving local NGB partners.

8. What can HE/FE do to help develop the CSSN? – Make contact with the CDM in each CSP. – Discuss issues around: Audit of coaches/data management Coaching workforce Local collaboration Coach Manager Training

9. ‘CoachSussex’ - University(ies) sign up to affiliate programme on the data management system. - 3 rd year students help with research. - Collaboration with Local Authority. - Delivery of workshops as identified by coaching audit.

10. How can you contribute: – HE Advisory Group Karen Rothery – BUCS Stewart Ross – University of Leeds

11. Any Questions?