Introduction GAA Foundation Award

© GAA 2 Presentation title in footer FÁILTE Welcome Coach Education Programme-Level 1

© GAA 3 Presentation title in footer TUTOR INTRODUCTIONS  Registration  Who am I?

© GAA 4 Presentation title in footer Ice Breaker – know your partner TASK  Match up with a partner, someone you do not know.  Find out – The persons name – Club – Funny incident they have seen or been involved in in sport.  You will be asked to relay this information back to the group.  Give your new friend a name tag

© GAA 5 Presentation title in footer Group Contract… brainstorm with the group We agree that during the course we should: 1.Be Punctual 2.Have No put downs 3.Value opinions of others 4.Cooperate 5.Assist others 6.Share ideas 7.…… etc

© GAA 6 Presentation title in footer GAA Foundation Award – Course Philosophy  Aimed at beginner Coaches (deployed as Assistant Coaches).  Focuses on the introduction of core ‘How to Coach’ skills to beginner Coaches  The Course is divided into a number of modules, with the focus on exposing the participants to practical situations to demonstrate the development of the core competencies.

© GAA 7 Presentation title in footer Session 2: Introduction to Physical Literacy Skills 1.5 hrs Session 4: GAA Skill Development 1.5 hrs Session 5: Introduction to Games 1.5 hrs Session 3: Coaching Children, Youths and Adults 1 hr Session 1: Introduction, Course Structure, Philosophy 1 hr Session 6: Conclusion - 30 minutes GAA Foundation Award – Course Structure Compulsory : Code of Ethics and Best Practice 4 hours

© GAA 8 Presentation title in footer GAA Foundation Award – Course Objectives  By the end of this Course participants will be able to: – Assist a coach in organising a programme of Games and Skill Development activities appropriate to each Participants needs and abilities – Identify the Skills of Hurling – Assist a coach in organising progressive activities (drills and fun games) to develop 5 key skills – Assist a coach in organising progressive activities to develop fundamental movement skills appropriate to Gaelic games – Assist a coach in organising and managing Players for an effective practice session –Build Rapport, Observe, Analyse, Explain, Provide Demonstration and Provide Positive Feedback to Players

© GAA 9 Presentation title in footer Foundation Award Award 1 Award 2 Award 3 Award 2 Award 3 ChildrenYouthsAdults Award 1 GAA Coach Education Structure

© GAA 10 Presentation title in footer Your motivation for getting involved in coaching……. Why have you embarked on this course? TASK: a.Groups b.Discuss reasons for doing the course c.Prioritise points d.Feedback to Group

© GAA 11 Presentation title in footer The GAA is committed to implementing an integrated Coach Education Programme with a view to maximising participation, optimising playing standards and ensuring that Players’ needs are catered for in a Balanced way Mission Statement

© GAA 12 Presentation title in footer Our Motivation  We want Gaelic games to be the sport of choice for players of whatever age and ability level  By having more appropriately trained coaching personnel involved with our players and teams we hope to: – Ensure that all players who play our games are provided with a balanced and appropriate programme of Games – Improve the standard of our Games through appropriate coaching In short we want people to… Play & Stay with the GAA

© GAA 13 Presentation title in footer Role of the Assistant Coach

© GAA 14 Presentation title in footer 1. Show interest in and respect for each participant and others 4.Coach the person rather than just the sport 2. Smile and make eye contact with each participant 3. Learn and use participants names

© GAA 15 Presentation title in footer 1: position so all can see and hear 2: provide correct demo then focus attention on 1-3 key points 3: provide demo more than once from different angles 4: check for understanding before they go for practise

© GAA 16 Presentation title in footer 1: one point at a time, head, hands (Hurley) and feet 2: Observe each participant from different angles 3: Observe each participant several times 4: check if the activity is working

© GAA 17 Presentation title in footer 1: compare your observation with your picture of good practise 2: identify the matching key points 3: identify the mismatching key points 4: decide whether to reinforce, modify or note but take no immediate action

© GAA 18 Presentation title in footer 1: plan what to say 2: gain attention before starting 3: keep it simple 4: use questions to check for the players’ understanding

© GAA 19 Presentation title in footer 1: ask ‘what did you notice about…’ to promote self- analysis first 2: limit information to 1-3 key points 3: give specific, simple information in a positive way 4: check for understanding: ‘what will you now do?’

© GAA 20 Presentation title in footer Accurate Relevant Positive Feedback is a powerful tool when it’s….

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