Coaching Information Middlesbrough Athletic Club (Mandale)

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Athletes need expert coaches who can identify and nurture talent, allowing it to blossom, they have a wealth of experience and give countless hours of there free time dedicated to athletes.

Our coaches skillfully guide there squads through the fun of training and the excitement of competition, instilling a love of working hard to achieve goals.

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Paul Kitson, Ray Oliver	Under 11
Rick Betts	Multi-Events
Glen Blenkinsop	Pole Vault
Mike Kaiser, Michelle Sullivan, Brian Walsh	Throws
Dave Wilkinson, Martin Peevor, Stan Markley	Endurance
Stephen Hay	Sprints, Hurdles
Jean Simmons	Sprints, Hurdles and Jumps
Carol Williams, Alan Foster	Sprints & Jumps
Charles Stuart, Cyril Banks, Dave welford	Sprints

Middlesbrough AC (Mandale) Children / Club Leader

England Athletics are introducing a new structure to incorporate the role of Children / Club Leader.

A course for interested parties as outlined below will help the Club expand the starter level numbers of potential young athletes in the 8 to 11 year old age group.

Location of Course : Clairville Stadium, Park Road South, Middlesbrough, TS4 2RB
Date: Sunday 6th June 2010
Duration: 9am until 5pm.

Role: They will be insured to lead a focused part of a session, ensure it is organised and safe whilst under the direct supervision of a coach. i.e. working from a supplied activity card and supervising coach being within visual and audible range.

Target Audience: 16 to 18 year old students/athletes, adults, parents, grandparents wanting to have a limited involvement but having experience of working with children, maybe aware of some child development aspects with probably a little technical awareness.

Pre-requisites: Signed up to UKA's terms and conditions of being a ‘Leader', supplied a passport photograph and payment, had the appropriate police record check (CRB required for all workers in any field working with children under the age of 18) is 16 years or over and completion of home study tasks involving course preparation and familiarising themselves with task cards.

Course Outcomes:

Understand the role and responsibility of a leader, how it differs from a Coaching Assistant and a Coach and its position within the pathway.
Awareness of safety issues when working within a variety of environments.
Setting up Fundamentals and Foundation athletics activities using adapted athletic equipment safely and effectively.
Run a focussed, organised and safe activity from a task card supplied by a supervising coach.
Use effective instruction and demonstration relating to the activity.
Contribute to the effective teamwork of running the activities supporting the supervising coach.
Identify the principle of athletic centred delivery and be aware of the rationale for late specialisation.
Identify methods that may be used to challenge inappropriate behaviour.
Use adapted activities as directed by the supervising coach to integrate athletes of differing abilities.

The club will assist with funding the volunteers attending the course with a proviso that once qualified the attendees complete a set number of sessions on behalf of the Club. Will those interested in attending please contact me via the contact details below.

Many thanks Charles Stuart M Inst MC, Chairman.
charles.stuart@middlesbroughac.org.uk
Mobile 07768 865645 Tel 01642 710553

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Coach development course dates.

New Coach Development Initiative Launched
England Athletics has launched the National Coach Development Programme in an event that saw world class names in coaching presenting to coaches from across England. For the launch of the programme 150 coaches who work in a range of disciples across the jumps, sprints, combined events and endurance came together at Birmingham University to hear presentations by Frank Dick, former coach to Daley Thompson and President of the European Coaches Association, and Malcolm Arnold, former coach to Colin Jackson and now UKA National Coach for Hurdles.

The Coach Development Programme in England sees a network of coaches supported by a team of National Coach Mentors (NCMs). The National Coach Mentors lead the National Coach Development Programme which has a focus on event specific support and development, but also covers topics specific to the needs of the coaches in other more generic areas.

The launch event saw England Athletics' Head of Coaching Richard Wheater speak about the principles of the programme and England Athletics' aim to support the development of coaches at all levels. Chair of England Athletics, John Graves, and UKA head of coaching and development, Kevin Tyler, also spoke in support of the programme, particularly in terms of the close working relationship which England Athletics and UKA enjoy.

Frank Dick gave a presentation on the importance of coaches working together, planning for the long term and how best to take responsibility for the athletes that coaches support. Malcolm Arnold then spoke about his views on the critical issue of transitioning young talent to Senior success.

Head of coaching Richard Wheater said: “There is a huge amount of work going into coach development across England. These events show a visible commitment from England Athletics to making the best possible provision for our coaches and to bringing in the highest level of expert to support this learning. “What events such as this also offer is the opportunity for many of our best coaches to meet up and share ideas with one another. This peer-to-peer education and the desire to learn are vital aspects of both the National and Local Coach Development Programmes. “Our national coach mentors are also having a lot of involvement with the coaches they are responsible for on a one-to-one basis. “It is great to see the desire and ambition of all of these coaches and their willingness to share expertise, ideas and experience to support one another as we work together to move the sport forwards.

Three coaches from the North East have been included in the initial part of the scheme they are Jacqui Pringle (Gateshead) and Rick Betts (Middlesbrough AC) Triple Jump and Chris Boundy (Gateshead) Pole Vault.

England Athletics have announced there Autumn programme of coaching courses, new courses will be added on a regular basis so please keep a check on the there web site for further details. more>>