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CHAMPION of the THAMES RC. Coaching Workshop 3 BANK-PARTY FOR JUNIORS. Workshop Objectives. The role of the coach/bank party Basic safety points Managing an outing Basic coaching skills Why is coaching juniors different to coaching adults? LTAD model (long term athlete development)
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CHAMPION of the THAMES RC Coaching Workshop 3 BANK-PARTY FOR JUNIORS
Workshop Objectives • The role of the coach/bank party • Basic safety points • Managing an outing • Basic coaching skills • Why is coaching juniors different to coaching adults? • LTAD model (long term athlete development) • How much – how often • Support for coaches & bank parties Champion of the Thames RC
BANK PARTY – COACH WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? • 2 Groups • (A) discuss & review role of the bank party • (B) discuss & review role of the coach • Groups • Ensure mix of coaches & bank parties • Feedback to all Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching
BANK PARTY – COACH WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Bank Party • Manage outings • Supervise & protect rowers • Lookout • Protect equipment & other river users • Coordinate with coaches Coach • Plan & manage outings • Analyse & feedback • Devise training plans • Devise technical drills • Explain/demonstrate technical model Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching
BASIC SAFETY POINTS • Weather conditions • Boathouse/hard/boat handling • Clothing • Getting in/out of the boat • River rules/awareness/etiquette • Steering/crossovers/turning/stopping • Risk points • Capsize & throwlines Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching
BOVIS BRIDGE GREEN DRAGON BRIDGE PENNY FERRY M CUTTER FERRY BRIDGE M PLOUGH RAILWAY BRIDGE ELIZABETH WAY BRIDGE MILES Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching
MANAGING AN OUTING • Have a plan • Communicate & instruct • Gain attention • Keep it simple • Check for understanding • Adapt where necessary • Weather, busy river, plan not working • Safety first Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching
BASIC COACHING SKILLS • Link outings to develop progression • Work with other coaches to identify issues to address • Be athlete focused • Help to develop goals, and a plan to achieve those goals • Observe, analyse and feedback Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching
COACHING JUNIORS • LTAD model (Long Term Athlete Development) • FUNdamental (boys 6-9; girls 5-8) • Learning to train (boys 9-12; girls 8-11) • Training to train (boys 12-16; girls 11-15) • Training to compete (boys 16-18; girls 15-17) • Training to win (boys 18+; girls 17+) • Growth phases (PVH) • Social issues – school, peers etc Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching
PEAK VELOCITY HEIGHT Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching
COACHING JUNIORS - 2 • How much/how often? • Fun/enjoyable sessions • Appropriate to athlete stage of development • Allow for other activities (studies, social, other sports) • Intensity as important as frequency • Rest is vital Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching
CLUB POLICIES SUPPORT FOR BANK PARTIES • Responsibilities & insurance • Supervising coach for <16 years • Duty of care (relevant to experience) • Club insurance (bank parties should be non-rowing members) • Safety • Signing in/out • Mobile numbers (emergency support/advice) Champion of the Thames RC – Coaching
CHAMPION of the THAMES RC Coaching Workshop 3 BANK-PARTY FOR JUNIORS