Club Coach

1. Club Coach Lecture 1 Tony Fagelman

2. Trampoline Coach • Good morning and Welcome • Tutor: Tony Fagelman • Contact details: 07966 464301, tony@canagroos.org • Housekeeping • Course no:

3. Ice-breaker • Find someone who you don’t know • Find out the following 4 things about them: • Name • Occupation • Trampoline background • Tell us something about yourself that not many people know

4. Tutor Background • Former youth international • Qualified as coach at 17 • Youngest ever Advanced coach at 21 • Ran own club in Yorkshire – 200 members • Teaches 5 classes a week • Head coach at Cambridge Cangaroos • Tutor and examiner for 5 years • Child Protection tutor • This is all part-time… I have a real job!

5. Course objectives & learning outcomes • For students to become proficient in coaching the sport of trampolining to a higher level • For students to be able to operate a class safely and securely, taking heed of BG policies and recommendations • For students to feel confident and secure both with their knowledge and abilities regarding trampolining to this higher level • For students to attain a pass in the practical and written examinations and go on to be a successful club coach

6. Topics • British Gymnastics • Practical Coaching • Coach Education • Proficiency • Competitions • Judging • Safety and First Aid

7. British Gymnastics • Trampolining was originally part of BAGA • Trampolining split from BAGA and formed the BTA, later to become the BTF • FIT merged with FIG in 1999 • BTF merged with BG in 2000 • Trampolining is one of 11 disciplines in Gymnastics

9. Pathway

10. Practical Coaching • remember to apply the coaching theory to all your practical coaching • study the home study module as this will broaden your understanding and improve your ability as a coach • adopt the principles of: physical preparation, core skills, part-whole skill progression and consolidation throughout the coaching to ensure success

11. Coach Education • To provide a programme of development for coaches in all disciplines • To raise the quality of coaching and coaching knowledge in GB • To enhance the opportunities of performers to attain their optimum level of achievement or performance • To assist in the development of trampoline coaching as a profession • To raise the profile and status of trampoline coaches • To standardise the levels of classification of trampoline coaches qualifications in GB

12. Proficiency • The trampoline award scheme is available to coaches and teachers and provides a structured and comprehensive learning platform. • The scheme is available through BG • Levels 1-4 for early years and special needs • Levels 5-10 for entry level performance (Coach syllabus) • Levels 11-15 for competitive performance

13. Competitions • British Gymnastics runs competitions at graded levels throughout the year. • Grading competitions at levels 3, 4 & 5 are operated by the regions and typically put on 4-5 events each year • Grade 1 & 2 events are held around the country • The National championships are held at Grade 1 & 2 in each age group and at senior levels each year • Synchro events are also held both nationally and at regional level • Open events are also run, which offer competitive activity as low as Grade 8 (special needs)

14. Competitions • Competitors qualify through the grades from grade 4 upwards. • To qualify, competitors must attain a combined compulsory and voluntary score in excess of the qualifying mark. • The qualifying mark for each grade is progressively more difficult • See Resource Pack for more details

15. Judging • The judge award is available for those coaches and interested persons • It is recommended that Club Coaches take the Judge award. • This is so they can understand why their performers receive the form marks that they do and can provide correct coaching and feedback to improve judges marks • Understand basic judging practices and regulations – See Resource Pack and competition handbook

16. First Aid • Under the Cycle 6 gaining first aid qualifications will be included as a module for license purposes • This should be First Aid at Work level or greater • At the very least, aim to attain First Responder status • If you are not a qualified First Aider, do not attempt to give First Aid • Understand what to do in a incident that requires first aid to be administered

17. Emergency provision What provisions must be made? • access to telephone and emergency numbers • trained first aid person • suitably stocked first aid kit • evacuation procedure • accident record – report book

18. Responding to injury What actions would you take in the event of an accident? • stop the class and move class away • check breathing and consciousness • if in doubt send for medical assistance • ascertain how the accident happened • if in doubt do not move the injured person(continued)

19. Responding to injury(continued) • look for signs of deformity • keep patient warm • after ruling out serious injury allow to move • contact parents/guardians • if hospital visit is required-responsible adult and another person to accompany • inform manager and complete accident report • inform BG if a claim is likely

20. How would you deal with? • poorly children • injuries to the skin:blisters,abrasions • nosebleed • bangs & knocks • cramps or winded • shock • soft tissue injuries:Rest Ice Compression Elevation

21. Safety and well-being It is good practice to: • seek advice when returning after injury • check health status before the session • develop physical preparation first • use progressive part skills • Supervise dispersal-duty of care

22. Safety • Safety factors when positioning a trampoline: • Height of hall - 5m for recreational, 8m for competitive • nearness to walls – 2m distance or padded walls • away from doors and windows • keep fire exits clear • avoid obstructions on walls and ceilings • area clear around the trampoline(s) • use of safety aids (end decks, safety mats, floor mats)

23. Safety • Safety factors when erecting and taking down a trampoline: • Ensure you have sufficient assistance to assist in erecting and taking it down, • train pupils to assist and use people of appropriate height and strength, • don’t pull a trampoline towards you, • don’t allow ends to develop momentum, • use safe lifting techniques, • store wheels safely when trampoline in use, • store wheels with hooks down, • take care when manoeuvring trampolines, • lock away when not in use

24. Safety • Safety factors when a trampoline is erected: • Check springs for tension, • check springs are right way up, • check bed for tears, • check tension on bed (red lines are wavy), • check legs are secured properly, • check hinges and allen bolts are secure, • check tension of chains and that they are secured (on some tramps), • check safety pads are secure, • check other safety apparatus (end decks, mats, floor mats and push on mats)

25. Safety • Safety factors regarding pupils before getting on trampoline: - consider Health & Safety • Injuries or illnesses, • medication, • suitable sports clothing (not too baggy), • wearing socks or trampoline shoes. • hair tied back (boys and girls), • removal of jewellery, • clip nails, • no food or drink around the trampoline,

26. Safety • Safety factors regarding pupils on a trampoline: • Learn to spot and do it properly, • don’t engage in acts of daring, • don’t double bounce, • don’t attempt something until a coach tells you it is safe to do so, • stop when asked to do so, • mount and dismount safely

27. Any Questions?