1. The National Coaching Certification Program Introduction to Competition Part A

2. WELCOME PROGRAM 60 Sports Develop Coaches Levels 1 2 3 4 5 1974 until Now! PHILOSOPHY Positive Sports Experience Meet the Needs of Participants Opportunity to Achieve Potential 3-12 15 Reference Manual

3. NEW STREAMS COMMUNITY Basic Skills / Short Term / Participation (Initiate) COMPETITION Competitive Skills / Long Term / Technical / Tactical (Intro / Developmental / High Performance) INSTRUCTION Sport Specific Skills / All Levels / Training vs. Competing Time (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced) 5-8 Reference Manual

4. PROGRAM OVERVIEW PART “A” IntroEthics Practice Planning Nutrition PART “B” Program Design Teaching / Learning Mental Skills 11 - 13 Reference Manual

5. PROCESS  Define the Problem – Relate Individually  Discuss with Others  Re-Examine / Changes??  Action Card Learn By Doing Intro - Name / Sport(s) / Age of Athletes / Years

6. REFLECTIONS on COACHING  CoachDefine  CoachYou  AthletesWhy?  Others Expectations 2 Coaches Workbook 2 3 4

7. ATHLETES  a)Achievement-Skill etc  b)Affiliation-Positive/Friendly  c)Sensation-Feelings/Sights/Sounds  d)Self-Direction-Control / Change PARENTS Master Check List Master Check List 20-22 23-24 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook 5,6

8. -APPENDICES- Participants Questionnaire Sample letter to Parents Parents Questionnaire Reference Manual 26 27 28 Keep your Coaches Workbook for future reference!

9. ETHICAL COACHING 2 HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Involves Athletes and their Parents (Delicate Situation Analysis) Fundamental Differences Individual / Not Solutions (Share your thoughts in groups of 3 or 4) 2 32 2 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook

10. PROCEDURE (for ethical decision making)  5 Establish the Facts-all sides / who’s involved  6-9 What’s At Stake-Ethical / Legal  10-15 Options / Consequences  16 Pros and Cons  17-23 Select Option  24-25 Implement Decision / Manage Consequences Reference Manual

11. ETHICAL SITUATION “Play or Not to Play” Read...then... Worksheet # 1 123 5Facts4-21 6-9Ethical6/7 6-9Legal8/9 17-23Options10 24-25Consequences! 4 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook 19

12. PROS and CONS CODE & QUESTIONS Organize – Facts / Issues / Consequences Respect / Responsibility / Integrity / Honour OPTIONS 12-16 17-23 11 15 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook

13. The DECISION Reaching the Decision My Decision --- Because Then Do........Workbook Personal Situation(s) -Optional- WorksheetSolutions 17-24 16 17 13 19 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook

14. Code of Conduct for Athletes Code of Conduct for Parents Sport as a place for equal opportunity. Discuss 28 29 30-32 20 Reference Manual -APPENDICES-

15. PLANNING A PRACTICE Purpose - Plan a Practice Consistent With NCCP Standards i) Structure ii) Activities iii) Safety Important Segment - Athletes - Yourself - Others

16. LOGISTICS FACILITIESVenueEquipment DAYS AND TIMES Other Restrictions or Benefits?? -Rotary/Pool/School/Share/Experts- 2 Coaches Workbook

17. PRACTICE PLAN DetailsActivity Develop Skill Logistics Content (Total) --(Starting Point)-- 3 Coaches Workbook

18. PLANNING DECISIONS What Questions need Answering? Additions 3 3-6 3 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook

19. EFFECTIVE PRACTICE PLAN First Attempt Logistics Goals / Objectives AthletesSafety Demands of the Sport Coaches Workbook 18

20. STRUCTURE Introduction-Prep / History Warm-Up-How / When / Why Main Part-Smooth Challenge Appropriate Cool Down-Recovery/State of Mind/Flex Conclusion-Comments/Feedback/Positive 5/6 5 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook

21. SAFETY Your Sport RISKSACTIONS Common Mine are... Mine will be... Emergency Response Situation On your own.................. 7 7 5 6 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook

22. LIABILITY Emergency Action Plan E.A.P. Liability as a Coach 11 28-32 77, 1919 7 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook

23. ACTIVITY DESIGN Sections 6-10 Motor Learning / Physical Prep Developing a Particular Skill Box A Classify Your Skill Stages Box C Most Athletes Box D 2 nd Largest Group 35-44 38 40 20 8 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook 21

24. ATHLETIC ABILITIES What your Athletes Have to Train Physical Abilities ( work in a sport specific group) Motor Abilities Tactical Abilities 11 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook 45 - 59 12

25. MATURITY of ATHLETES Questionnaire to: describe your athlete Matching what athletes: Have to Train with what they are able to Train. what they are able to Train. 62 - 65 66 - 83 13 13, 1414 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook

26. ADAPTING ACTIVITIES Creating activities which developing both Basic Skills and Physical Ability BOX “B” Putting it all together What motivates Athletes? Worksheet # 2 84, 8516 2222, 2323 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook 20

27. NUTRITION Define.... DIET FOCUS ON... Fluids – Maintaining Hydration Training Nutritional Needs Nutrition for Competition Influence of Coach and Parents Timing of Nutrition

28. NUTRITION NEEDS Keys to Nutrition for Athletes Variety/ Sufficient Energy/ Carbohydrate/ Protein/ Fluids 5, 8 CANADA’S FOOD GUIDE 6, 7 3 3 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook - Your Initial Recommendations - Discuss with others - Review the Reference Material - Make Changes

29. NUTRITION SCENARIOS Select a Scenario: Select a Scenario: Pre-Competition Pre-Competition Between Competitions Between Competitions Recovery from Strenuous Workout Recovery from Strenuous Workout 4, 5 Reference Manual Coaches Workbook 4, 5 10 -13, 16 20, 21,12,13,17 20, 21, 16, 18 Share your findings from each scenario - and make note of key points. 6

30. PRE-COMPETITION NUTRITION Priorities for Competition Day Recommended Foods Foods to Avoid Foods to consider with Caution Digestion Period Food Safety Advice 10 11 12 13 14 Reference Manual

31. HYDRATION Importance Dehydration Effects Thirst and Dehydration Level When to Hydrate? How Much Should I Drink? Sharing Water Bottles Sports Drinks 16 16/17/18 17 18 Reference Manual 18

32. NUTRITION TO PROMOTE RECOVERY Nutrition Between Competitions Replenishing Reserves after Activity Water – How Much? Carbohydrate – How Much? ProteinSaltPotassium 20 Reference Manual 20, 21

33. NUTRITION SUMMARY Personal Reflection Which Nutrition Ideas will you implement Strategies - for Promoting Good Nutrition - for Promoting Good Nutrition to Athletes and their Parents to Athletes and their Parents Coaches Workbook 7 8

34. Links of Interest The Coaching Association of Canada http://www.coach.ca http://www.coach.ca Canada Food Guide http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/onpp-bppn/food_guide_rainbow_e.html Sport Nova Scotia http://www.sportnovascotia.com/ http://www.sportnovascotia.com/ Basketball Canada http://www.basketball.ca/ Baseball Canada http://www.baseball.ca/ Hockey Canada http://www.hockey.ca/ Volleyball Canada http://www.volleyball.ca/ Wrestling Canada http://www.wrestling.ca/ Badminton Canada http://www.badminton.ca/

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