Coaching

Level one coaching courses in football and hurling

[ Wednesday, 15th December 2004 ]

LEVEL ONE HURLING/FOOTBALL COURSES 2005

The National Coaching and Games Development Committee in conjunction with the NCTC offers Coach Education from beginners to advanced coaches. The programme consists of five coaching levels, Foundation and Levels 1,2,3,4.

Level One

This Course is aimed at people coaching teams in clubs from U/12 right through to Adult Level.

It involves 30-40 hours and is conducted mainly through practical involvement under the guidance of trained tutors.

The focus of this course is planning, preparing, conducting and reviewing a coaching programme for the season.

Topics include:

· Technical Proficiency

· Tactical Prows / Plays

· Team Play

· Physical Fitness

· Performance Analysis

· Planning a yearly programme

The Leinster Coach Education Tutor Group will be offering Coaches in Dublin the opportunity to attend the next Level One Hurling Course.

Level One Hurling Venue: Naomh Barrog.

SESSION TITLE	DAY / DATE	TIME
1. Technical 1 Fundamental Techniques	17^th January	7.30 - 10.00p.m
2. Technical 2 Fundamental Techniques	19^th January	7.30 - 10.00p.m
3. Technical 3 Non Pressure to Pressure	24^th January	7.30 - 10.00p.m
4. Tactical Prowess And Decision Making	26^th January	7.30 - 10.00p.m
5. Team Play And Tactical ploys	31^st January	7.30 - 10.00p.m
6. Physical Fitness: Component and Principles	2^nd February	7.30 - 10.00p.m
7. Flexibility and Fitness Testing	7^th February	7.30 - 10.00p.m
8. P1: Performance Analysis & P2: Psychological Well being	9^th February	7.30 - 10.00p.m
9. P1: Planning a yearly Prog. P2: Managing Conflict	14^th February	7.30 - 10.00p.m
10. Referee/Guest Speaker Course Evaluation/Review	16^th February	7.30 - 10.00p.m

Level One Football Venue: Thomas Davis

SESSION TITLE	DAY / DATE	TIME
1. Technical 1 Fundamental Techniques	17^th January	8.00 - 10.30pm
2. Technical 2 Fundamental Techniques	19^th January	8.00 - 10.30pm
3. Technical 3 Non Pressure to Pressure	24^th January	8.00 - 10.30pm
4. Tactical Prowess And Decision Making	26^th January	8.00 - 10.30pm
5. Team Play And Tactical ploys	31^st January	8.00 - 10.30pm
6. Physical Fitness: Component and Principles	2^nd February	8.00 - 10.30pm
7. Flexibility and Fitness Testing	7^th February	8.00 - 10.30pm
8. P1: Performance Analysis & P2: Psychological Well being	9^th February	8.00 - 10.30pm
9. P1: Planning a yearly Prog. P2: Managing Conflict	14^th February	8.00 - 10.30pm
10. Referee/Guest Speaker Course Evaluation/Review	16^th February	8.00 - 10.30pm

Entry Requirements

· All coaches must have completed a Foundation Level Course

· Foundation Certificates must be presented on the first night of the course to the course co-ordinator

· Coaches must be working with at least a Under 12 team.

· Coaches must be over 16 years of age

· Course Duration 30 hours

· Practical Coaching Assignments plus logbook completion

· Course Fee: €85 per person.

Coaching Qualification

A Level One Coaching Certificate will be awarded to coaches who attend the course in full and who complete the coaches work-book (Level One Logbook).

How to Apply:

Completed application forms should be accompanied by the appropriate fee to The Coaching Director, Gerard O’Connor, Dublin County Board, Parnell Park, Dublin 5 by Monday 3^rd January.