Continuing Coach Development (CCD)
What do coaches value about coaching knowledge? Click HERE to find out.
How do theory and practice complement each other in sports coaching? Click HERE to find out.
"Coach development is not a race!"
Tri NZ coach accreditation recognises triathlon coaches who strive to achieve and maintain an acceptable standard of coaching practice. Tri NZ will continue to work with triathlon coaches, the ITU, other sports, educational organisations, and government agencies to ensure this standard remains current and reflects international standards and developments.
Maintaining accreditation
To help ensure accredited triathlon coaches are staying current with their coaching practice Tri NZ is asking accredited coaches from January 1st 2012 to complete a continuing coach development activity each year. For more information on this initiative click HERE
To download the CCD form click HERE
To download an Example CCD form click HERE
Continuing development modules available as part of a Tri NZ coach programme
The following modules are included in the requirements to complete a Tri NZ coach programme. If you would like to complete a module, listed below by coach accreditation level, click on the links. Some modules have resources supplied with them but in some cases the coach has the opportunity to independently access the resources they need. Level 3 modules and resources can be requested by e-mailing brett.reid@triathlon.org.nz. Note that Level 3 modules are only available to TRIBE members (you can join for free via this website).
Level 1
Athlete-centred module. Resources: Effective Coaching; NZ Coach Approach
Understanding the athlete module. Resources: SPARC Coach Development Framework; Understanding Athletes' Learning Style
Level 2
Mental skills module. Part A & Part B. Resource: CNZ Level 2 Mental Skills Training
Biomechanical principles module. Resources: CNZ Module 5 Introduction to Biomechanical Principles; CNZ Level 2 Biomechanics
Communication module
Level 3
Modules and resources on application. Applied physiology module; Nutrition module; Gender differences module; Altitude training module; Mental skills module; Youth coaching module; Leadership module
Other continuing development modules available
Effective Coaching. Resource: Eight Effective Coaching Strategies Overview
Skill Development. Resources: CNZ Level 1 Principles of Sports Coaching; Creating Inclusive & Positive Environments; Feedback; Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU); Current Issues in Skill Acquisition
Constraints-led approach to coaching for athletes and coaches. Resource: Constraints-led approach to coaching
Athlete Recovery.
How do coaches learn?
Courses, modules, and workshops are all good ways to learn, but other ways coaches learn are:
Attending training sessions delivered by other coaches
Watching coaching videos (YouTube has many helpful clips)
Reading case studies
Brainstorming ideas with coaches, athletes, and/or sport science/medicine personnel
Discussions with a critical friend or mentor
Make a short "to learn" list today, develop a plan, and then implement the plan. It doesn't need to be big ... indeed, "brief" coaching encounters (e.g., a 5-minute conversation with another coach) are likely to be of great value if you are clear about what you want to learn and why.
ITU videos ...
The ITU website has links to a number of videos that are aimed at triathletes but which may be of interest and/or use to coaches. Please click on the link below to take you to the UTU website.
http://www.triathlon.org/multimedia/videos/category/training_tips/
Regional Sports Trusts (RSTs)
The RSTs (e.g., Sport Northland, Sport Taranaki, Sport Otago) across New Zealand deliver coach development workshops and seminars throughout the year. Contact your local RST (see the link below or google 'Regional Sports Trusts NZ') to find out what coach development activities they have coming up in your area.
http://www.sparc.org.nz/en-nz/our-partners/Regional-Sports-Trusts/
Article of the Month
January 2011: Physiological differences between cycling and running CLICK HERE
February 2011: "20 years later: what has changed in America's elite coaches?" (pp4-8) CLICK HERE
March 2011: Neuromuscular adaptations to training, injury, and passive interventions CLICK HERE
April 2011: Physiological demands of running during long distance runs and triathlons CLICK HERE
May 2011: The quantification of training load, the training response and the effect on performance CLICK HERE
June 2011: Age-related rates of decline CLICK HERE
July 2011: Ten tips for end of season reviews - Wayne Goldsmith CLICK HERE
August 2011: If you don't make waves you'll drown CLICK HERE
September 2011: What coaches value CLICK HERE
October 2011: Peter Keen presentation CLICK HERE
November 2011:'Polarised Training': CLICK ON THE LINK http://www.sportsci.org/2009/ss.htm
December 2011: Coaches' Winning Ways Snapshot CLICK HERE
January 2012: Training Load Quantification in Triathlon CLICK HERE
February 2012: The Science of Cycling Physiology & Training CLICK HERE
March 2012: Coach Tracking Study CLICK HERE
April 2012: Intervals, Thresholds, & LSD CLICK HERE
