The Development Coach Module is an 8-hour looking specifically at components around providing for a development rower.
Coaches working with development athletes are expected to have completed the Safety modules and will need these certificates to gain their Level 2 - Development Coach Award. There are no pre-requisites for this module, but it is beneficial if coaches have a form of prior learning and coaching experience.
The course will cover six main topic areas:
Coaching Philosophy
Understanding athlete needs
Planning and Programming
Technique
Communication
Boat Set Up
Course delivery approach for Cambridge
This course will be delivered at Whakatipu RC by Duncan Holland
Once you have completed all Safety requirements and completed the Development Module you will achieve your Level 2 - Development Coach Award.