Squash Wales - Coaching Plan 2015 2019...Leaders UKCC L1 UKCC L2 UKCC L3 Total Key Milestones Year (2015/16) 88 32 10 - 130 Key Milestones Year (2016/17) 88 32 20 - 140 Key Milestones

WALES SQUASH AND RACKETBALL COACHING PLAN

Wales Squash and Racketball Coaching Plan – May 2016 Page 1

Coaching Plan 2015 – 2019

(V13 – May 2016)



Wales Squash and Racketball Vision

Excellent Coaching Every Time for Everyone – The vision for coaching in Wales. In line with the vision of Excellent Coaching Every Time for Everyone, the following Framework contains four headline objectives that by March 2018 we will have: • more appropriately qualified and skilled coaches • a more diverse workforce • a culture of self-improvement • a better-supported workforce Contributing to sustained and increased participation and improved performances in sport. To achieve this vision it is important that individuals from underrepresented groups in our community are supported when it comes to engagement in sport. A successful coaching system will have inclusive and equitable processes overtly within.



Eight Components

Through eight components the UK Coaching Framework guides the development of

coaching across Wales.

Every component plays a vital part in the development of an excellent coaching

system and there are clear interdependencies across all of the components. A coaching

system that is excellent is one where all eight components are fully addressed and

where the areas interact in a coherent way. These should not be seen as prescriptive or

restrictive, but as a reference point that can be used to meet the needs of partners.

These components which have been refined as a result of experience and feedback are

outlined below:

1. Participant Modeling

2. Coach Modeling

3. Coaching Strategy

4. Workforce Planning

5. Workforce Management

6. Coach Education and Development

7. Profile and Recognition

8. Research



Participant Modeling

Set out and implement a clear, comprehensive and inclusive model for the long-

term development of sports participants

It is important to identify the areas where squash is played. This information will allow for the targeting of coaches where required.

The diagram below outlines all aspects of squash from casual playing as a lifestyle choice through to the highest elite level.

Within this framework it is possible to create pathways for participants and thus coaching pathways to support their development.



Coach Modeling

To deliver excellent coaching practice to children, players and athletes at all stages of their development, you need to understand who is participating and why.

Using this model, it is possible to identify the levels and numbers of coaches needed at each stage of the pathway The performance pathway can be broken down into 3 main areas:

World class programme - 8 Coaches - High Performance

High performance - 8 Coaches

Talent identification – 45 club, APC and Talent ID squads

Community, grass roots and schools participation

U11 Talent ID Squads

Clubs

Area Performance Squad

Academy Days

National Squads

National Honours

Participation

in

other sports

Talent

Identification

High

Performance

World Class

Programme

Academy Training Nights

Clu

bs



Wales Squash and Racketball Equity Policy cover all aspects of squash in Wales and are adhered to throughout the coaching plan.

Key Objectives 2015 – 2019

These key objectives have been amended in light of the UKCF 3-7-11 Year Action Plan and are based on the “5 strategic action areas” and “12 Specific actions”

o Develop an inclusive Squash Coaching Model to provide clear direction and a strategic framework for coaching policy and practice in Wales

o Set out and implement a clear, comprehensive and inclusive model for the long-term development of squash participants.

o Set out and implement a clear, comprehensive and inclusive model for the long term development of squash coaches.

o Set out and implement inclusive squash-specific coaching strategies at national, regional and local level.

o Recruit (using the community coach activator scheme) and retain qualified coaches in each of the three regions of Wales, with the skills to coach inclusively at each phase of the participant pathway.

o Maximise the role of coaching in the education sector using the Wales

Squash and Racketball Leaders Award Programme as an introduction.

o Establish accessible and effective education, delivery systems and resources to underpin the long-term development of coaches and the coach education workforce in the context of the UK Coaching Certificate and effective CPD programmes, using these as an incentive to increase the number of licensed coaches.

o Establish appropriate systems to identify, train, qualify and support quality coaches for specific sport populations (eg high performance athletes, talent identified athletes, children)

o Develop coaching qualifications, CPD and specialist qualifications linked to the pathway phase/target group (eg inclusive coaching of primary aged children – under 11 talent id).

o Set out and implement the steps needed to establish coaching as a professionally regulated vocation recognising volunteer and part/full time roles.

o Conduct a sustained, long term campaign to raise the profile and recognition of coaching at all stages.

o Implement an ongoing research and development programme into participant and coach pathways, coaching quality and expertise and coaching resources in line with the UK Coaching Framework priorities.



UK Coaching System Develop an inclusive Squash Coaching Model to provide clear direction and a strategic framework for coaching policy and practice in Wales

It is important to identify the areas where squash is played. This information will allow for the targeting of coaches where required.

The diagram below outlines all aspects of squash from casual playing as a lifestyle choice through to the highest elite level.

Within this framework it is possible to create pathways for participants and thus coaching pathways to support their development.

The following partners contributes to the sporting pathway

Sport Development Officers

FE/HE District sports councils

AYP Officers Schools Private power leagues

Leisure Centres Sports clubs Performance Centres

National Governing Bodies

Leisure Trusts …anywhere/anyone who delivers sport…



Set out and implement a clear, comprehensive and inclusive model for the long-term development of squash participants.

Participation pathway

Programmes of squash for players who wish to play the sport at a purely social level or as a lifestyle choice are vital if playing numbers are to increase Set out and implement a clear, comprehensive and inclusive model for the long term development of squash coaches.

The information below gives the target coaching level, and the support a coach can be expected to be provided with at each stage in our coaching pathway.

UKCC LEVEL 3

UKCC LEVEL 2 SHADOW

UKCC LEVEL 4

UKCC LEVEL 1 SHADOW

LEADERS

GRASS ROOTS

MINI - SQUASH

CLUBS & JUNIOR SECTIONS

ASSIST

U11 TALENT ID & APC

ASSIST

Academy Day & Night

SQUADS

NAT -IONAL

SQUADS

MENTOR - ING

REFER -EEING

SPECIALIST COACHING & COURSE TUTORING RDO



WSRB Regional Community Development Officers (RDOs)

Objective of increasing the number of squash coaches in Wales by employing a number of RDOs to work within clubs with junior sections, provide informal CPD opportunities to existing coaches and recruit new coaches to leave a legacy within each club. RDOs have been employed and given the remit to each work with 5 Clubs (1 focus club and 4 Satellite clubs). See appendix 1 for breakdown. Main objectives for the project for 2014/2018 are:

Increase the number of Wales Squash and Racketball qualified Leader coaches.

Support the growing number of UKCC qualified coaches at all levels

Recognise the need for and facilitate Leaders courses through the medium of Welsh Each RDO will endeavour to:

Provide one coach mentoring workshop per month (through the medium of Welsh on request)

Recruit one female squash coach per club.

Provide high level coaching within clubs in the first instance, if required Set out and implement inclusive squash specific coaching strategies at national regional and local level National

Shadow Mentoring at National Squads Regional

Shadow Mentoring at Excellence squads and 11 & Under Talent ID squads Local

Schools programme – continual deployment of coaches into schools for fun taster sessions with exit routes into junior sections based in Leisure centres/health clubs, other community facilities and Squash Clubs.

Junior clubs

Club Charter

The Wales Squash and Racketball Club Charter is integral to the Coaching Action Plan. Clubs working towards the Charter will need to achieve the following minimum coaching requirements:

Bronze – A club must have a minimum of one Wales Squash and Racketball Level 2 licensed coach and all coaches must be registered. Coaches must attend a Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop, complete a Personal Disclosure form, Code of Conduct & Code of Ethics and undergo an enhanced CRB check. Silver – As bronze, plus must have a minimum of two Level 1 registered coaches, two licensed Level 2 coaches and one female registered coach. All Wales Squash and Racketball licensed coaches working at the club must attend UKCC coach reorientation.



Gold – As silver, plus must have three Level 1 registered coaches, three licensed Level 2 coaches and one licensed Level 3 coach. In addition there must be one registered and one licensed female coach. RDOs will work with the clubs to achieve charter status, ensuring that the relevant level coaches are deployed.

Coach Needs Analysis – Target Numbers

These targets have been developed after analysing the present numbers and target levels for the squad structure and club charter status.

In addition we need to maintain a healthy input of candidates into the leaders award as this is the main pool from which UKCC candidate coaches will emerge.

Coaches at Level 2 and above are also needed as Regional Development Officers and Community Coach Activators. From these it will be possible to identify the shortfalls in suitably qualified coaches and formulate an ongoing strategy to meet the targets.

Focus Maintain a constant stream of coaches at entry level (Leaders award). Current strategies for this include

student bursaries to help assist those in further education

promote courses in primary schools alongside the schools participation programme



encourage elite players to assist with coaching as part of their development

Identify potential new higher level coaches and help with funding and support to ensure they can progress through UKCC levels. Methods of funding include:

Community Chest Grants

Development Grants

Bursary

Private sponsorship

Frontline Coaching

Recruit (using RDOs) and retain qualified coaches in each of the three regions of Wales, with the skills to coach inclusively at each phase of the participant pathway.

Current Coach Education Figures

UKCC coaching figures are healthy, especially in the South and West. A focus on recruiting more candidates at UKCC Level 1 and Level 2 in the North is now a priority.

Leaders and Teachers – the course has been revised and updated and although numbers have not hit the targets for the last two years, it is anticipated that the schools programme and new initiatives for 6th form/university students will provide a large pool of potential point-of-entry candidates.

Target numbers for 4 years – 2015-2019

Leaders UKCC L1 UKCC L2 UKCC L3 Total

Key Milestones Year (2015/16)

88 32

10

- 130

Key Milestones Year (2016/17)

88 32

20

- 140

Key Milestones Year (2017/18) 88 32

20

10 150

Key Milestones Year (2018/19) 88 32

20

- 140

OVERALL Target 352 128 70 10

The Leaders targets have been increased in light of several factors.

UKCC courses have now been delivered in Wales for 5 years and a new generation of coaches are out in the regions delivering coaching to all ages and abilities. In order to retain these coaches and further develop their coaching skills attention should now be focussed on CPD and coach mentoring and continued deployment.

The initial transfer of coaches from the former Squash Wales qualifications to UKCC is virtually complete for existing active coaches so most candidates are now new to coaching squash.

The much greater cost of the UKCC courses (as opposed to SQW Welsh courses) has meant that funding is essential. Clubs are actively encouraged to apply for grants and bursaries (assisted by the RDOs) as part of their chartership, however applying for and receiving of them takes time and this often means that candidates delay going on courses.



Careful monitoring and standardising of tutors/assessors is needed to maintain standards and address any issues arising from modifications to the courses – UKCC’s transfer to the QCF will mean reorientation for all L1 and 2 tutors

There has been a UKCC level 4 pilot course delivered with 1 Learner .

Wales Squash and Racketball is introducing a pilot racketball programme see appendix 2 – in the first instance existing UKCC coaches will be upskilled. However once established there may be an opportunity to run racketball coaching courses.

Additional areas of work to increase coaches

Under Represented Groups

We need to do a survey of current ethnic groups participating within the current Club framework and collect information on origin of membership. The last 12 months has seen several candidates from minority groups taking up places on courses. Consideration should be given to those who speak Welsh as a first language, the ability to deliver courses in Welsh is an important goal – Wales Squash and Racketball can deliver Leaders courses in Welsh. Disabled players/coaches also need to be recognised and an inclusive policy developed.

Women and Girls Each Community Coach is tasked with encouraging the recruitment of at least one female coach per club. This will result in additional female coaches.

Student Education Student Bursaries to be used for Leaders Award and UKCC Level 1 coaching courses as part the RDOs remit (see appendix 1) – students sign up to 10 hours voluntary junior section coaching at a local club.

Maximise the role of coaching in the education sector using the Wales Squash and Racketball Leaders Award Programme as an introduction.

Schools

With the success of Wales Squash and Racketball “Schools Mini Squash Programme” more teachers/educators are being made aware of the courses available – the use of Mini Squash as a learning tool should encourage schools to enrol staff on courses. Sixth form: students may be able to use the Leaders course as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate.



Further Education

As previously mentioned, Student Bursaries are being used to finance students who wish to participate in Leaders Award courses. In addition it is hoped to establish direct links with faculties within further education establishments to actively promote the courses. The ability to tutor courses in Welsh will make them a very attractive proposition for many colleges – we now have available a Leaders course delivered completely through the medium of Welsh.

Support for Coaches

Establish accessible and effective education, delivery systems and resources to underpin the long-term development of coaches and the coach education workforce in the context of the UK Coaching Certificate and effective CPD programmes, using these as an incentive to increase the number of licensed coaches.

Coach Education Administrator The creation of this post has meant that there is now a strong concentrated focus on coaching and coach education within squash in Wales. Recruitment and retention of good quality coaches is a key part of the role and quality resources and CPD are crucial to retaining these coaches.

CPD Over the last 4 years many coaches have qualified/re-qualified as UKCC coaches. The focus is now moving to supporting these existing coaches with relevant CPD opportunities and mentoring support (see appendix 3) as well as maintaining a healthy stream of new coaches into the system.

Workforce To deliver the increased number of coach education courses a network of tutors and assessors are needed. The following chart indicates the number required:

Workforce required to deliver the courses identified

English speaking

Bilingual

IAPS /CTS

other qualifications

CPD personal Dev.Planning

needs

number of

tutors

5

1

CTS

Additional 2

day re-orientation

assessors 3 1

IAPS Additional 1

day re-orientation

verifiers internal

2

verifiers external

- -

other trainers SGPC

2 -

SCUK



Tutors and assessors need regular CPD in order to maintain standardisation across the courses. This will include feedback sessions with CES and other tutors, shadow mentoring and regular refresher courses.

To meet the needs of all potential coach candidates in Wales, the facility to deliver courses through the medium of Welsh is deemed to be important, although in the short term producing bi-lingual candidate packs for UKCC courses is not feasible. However Leaders Courses delivered in Welsh can be offered.

Coach Registration and License

Coach registration is available to all coaches and Wales Squash and Racketball actively encourages coaches to maintain registration with a useful benefits package including insurance. A successful DBS check is no longer a pre-requisite to achieving a UKCC coaching qualification. However as part of the registration system all coaches are DBS checked, insured and receive regular updates on courses available.

Only registered/licensed coaches are promoted through Wales Squash and Racketball and clubs are encouraged to insist on their coaches being registered/licensed. From September 2010 Wales Squash and Racketball aims to utilise only coaches who are licensed in their coaching programmes. Information about licensed coaches will be displayed in their associated clubs

Promotion of courses Courses are promoted through each of the following:

Web Posters Club Mail

drop

Club Charter Bronze Silver Gold

Community Coach

Activator

Wales Squash and Racketball

Newsletter linked to clubs/coaches

Leaders Y Y Y - Y

Four times annually

UKCC 1 Y Y Y Y Y

UKCC 2 Y Y Y Y Y

UKCC 3 Y Y Y Y Y

UKCC 4

CPD Y Y Y Y Y

As previously mentioned, there will be a special focus on promoting the courses in schools and other further education facilities.



Establish appropriate systems to identify, train, qualify and support quality coaches for specific sport populations (eg high performance athletes, talent identified athletes, children). As part of their role, Regional Development Officers will be responsible for recruiting new coaches.

Once qualified, coaches are mentored and encouraged to progress through the levels or expand their knowledge in areas of particular interest, such as coaching of disabled players or grassroots development. If registered they will be fully supported by Wales Squash and Racketball.

In the future a special area of the website will be dedicated to coaches, coach education and coach support. This will include links to resource information and guides to possible funding as well as up to date bulletins on courses along with useful contacts.

CPD will continue with regular mentoring – an audit of the current coach force will identify any areas that need to be addressed, regular monitoring of satellite qualifications (safeguarding, first aid) will ensure a professional and up to date workforce.



Develop coaching qualifications, CPD and specialist qualifications linked to the pathway phase/target group (eg. inclusive coaching of primary aged children – 11 & under talent id). Coaching Qualifications.

Coaching Qualification

What the coach will be qualified to do: Date

Available

UKCC Level Four Certificate in

Coaching Squash

Design, implement and evaluate the process and outcome of long-term/specialist coaching

programmes Generate, direct and manage the implementation of cutting-edge coaching

solutions

TBC In talks with

England Squash

UKCC Level

Three Certificate in Coaching

Squash

Plan, implement, analyse and revise annual coaching programmes

Available

UKCC Level Two

Certificate in Coaching Squash

Prepare for, deliver and review coaching session(s)

Available

ESR Level One

Certificate in Coaching Squash

Assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under

direct supervision Available

WSRB

Leaders & Teachers Award

in Coaching Squash

Introduce generic sports and squash skills through fun activities

Available

See appendix 3 for details of current diary of courses including additional specialist courses.



In Detail WSRB Leaders & Teachers Award

Duration 6 Hours

INVOLVES ALL ASPECTS OF MINI SQUASH

The AIM of this Award is to enable candidates to:

1. Understand the importance of Mini Squash and how it plays a vital role in a child’s

early squash development. Through all three levels of Mini Squash children are

involved in fun, consistent and quality activities

2. Administer the Mini Squash Awards at Fundation Level

3. Use the Mini Squash Awards to create lesson plans under the headings of

Technique, Tactics, Movement, Competition, Know the Game and Lifestyle as set out

in the Coach Resource Pack

4. Organise Mini Squash Competitions both on and off court

5. Develop links with schools

The course is an on-going assessment course



ESR Level 1 Coaching Award

Register onto a SCUK Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop or an equivalent child protection course. Evidence of this booking is required as part of your application and can be completed prior or during your Level 1 Award in Coaching Squash. A copy of your Child Protection Certificate is required as proof of attendance and you can only receive a UKCC Award in Coaching Squash once this is provided.

Complete the ‘Level 1 Award in Coaching Squash Application Form’ and forward to Wales Squash and Racketball.

PRE-COURSE WORK Once your application has been processed you will be sent the following information, to help you prepare for your coaching course:

Skeleton syllabus

Mini Squash DVD

Coaching practice requirements

Log onto www.minisquash.com to find out about Mini Squash DAY 1 Attend day 1 of your Level 1 Award in Coaching Squash Duration - 9.00 am – 5.00 pm COACHING PRACTICE & PORTFOLIO You will have approximately 4 weeks between day 1 & 2 of your coaching course and will need to do the following:

Write 4 Mini Squash lesson plans

Deliver 4 Mini Squash lesson plans

Evaluate the delivery of your 4 lessons

Complete Coaches Safety Check Lists prior to delivery of coaching practice & Mini Squash lessons

Home Study Questions

Coaching Practice Evaluation – identify strengths and areas to improve DAY 2 Attend day 2 of your Level 1 Award in Coaching Squash Course Duration - 9.00 am – 2.30 pm Practical Assessment – 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Learners deliver a 15 minute Mini Squash Lesson to 4 pupils CERTIFICATION You will be sent details in the post regarding certification. Certification can only be made once a copy of your attendance certificate at a Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop (as outlined above) has been received.

UKCC Level 2 Coaching Award

http://www.minisquash.com/



Complete the ‘UKCC Level Two Certificate in Coaching Squash Application’ and forward to Wales Squash and Racketball. Produce certificates of attendance at the following generic sport courses:

sports coach UK (SCUK) Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop or equivalent child protection course..

Appointed Persons First Aid Course.

Available via www.sportscoachuk.org. Workshops completed prior or during UKCC Level Two Certificate in Coaching Squash. Course certificate copies required as proof of attendance. UKCC Level Two Certificate in Coaching Squash qualification will remain pending until certification is provided. If necessary complete a Wales Squash and Racketball Disclosure and Barring Enhanced Disclosure Application Form. A satisfactory disclosure must be received prior to a UKCC Level Two Certificate in Coaching Squash qualification being issued.

PRE-COURSE Post application, candidates will be mailed course confirmation and a Pre-Course Induction Pack. To prepare, candidates should note the following:

Course Content including Pre-Course, Coaching Practice and Home Study Tasks.

Coaching Practice Requirements - Identify an existing Wales Squash and Racketball Qualified Coach to assist during the required Coaching Practice elements.

Complete Pre-Course Questions and Reading.

DAY ONE AND DAY TWO (INPUT) Attend UKCC Level Two Certificate in Coaching Squash Day One and Day Two (Input). Course Duration: 9.00am – 5.45pm.

COACHING PRACTICE & HOME STUDY Approximately eight weeks will lapse between Input and Assessment. During this period complete the following tasks:

Answer questions regarding Understanding Safety and Personal Responsibility.

Complete Venue Risk Assessment and Lesson Safety Checklist.

Coaching Practice

Undertake a Player Needs Analysis for the Individual and Group of Players to be coached.

Utilising the Player Needs Analysis complete an extended plan for a series of five linked lessons for the Individual and Group coaching.

Record Coaching Practice sessions and identify evaluation strategies.

Utilising the extended plan, create ten lesson plans – five Individual lessons and five Squad lessons.

Deliver ten lessons – five Individual lessons and five Squad lessons ensuring your Support Coach signs the Coaching Practice Log.

Evaluate ten lessons identifying areas of development.

http://www.sportscoachuk.org/



DAY THREE AND DAY FOUR (ASSESSMENT) Attend UKCC Level Two Certificate in Coaching Squash Day Three and Day Four (Assessment). Course Duration: 9.00am – 5.45pm.

Practical Assessment (Day Four). Observation and Internal Assessment of a 20 minute Individual lesson and the Observation and Independent Assessment of a 20 minute Squad lesson.

CERTIFICATION Qualifications will be awarded upon receipt of Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop attendance certificate, Equity in your Coaching Workshop attendance certificate, an Appointed Persons First Aid qualification and a satisfactory Wales Squash and Racketball Enhanced DBS Disclosure.



UKCC Level 3 Coaching Award

APPLICATION PROCESS

You must be a Level 2 Licensed Coach (England Squash & Wales Squash and Racketball) or a Scottish/Ulster Squash recognised coach

Complete the ‘Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Squash Application Form’ and forward to your relevant National Squash Governing Body

PRE-COURSE WORK Once your application has been processed you will be sent the following information to complete/read:

Pre-course Induction Pack – course content/requirements and a self profiling exercise

Identify two junior county/area academy players or players of equivalent standard for your coaching practice

Pre-course reading – physiology resource chapters 1 – 4, biomechanics resource, performance planning resource.

ATTEND DAYS 1 - 4 Attend days 1 - 4 of your Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Squash. Duration - 9.00 – 18.00 per day PREPARATION FOR DAYS 5 & 6 You will have approximately 16 weeks between day 4 & 5 of your UKCC Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Squash. Use your candidate pack to complete the following tasks:

Performance profiling X 2 players

Seasonal Plan X 2 players

8 week training plan for a phase of the seasonal plan X 2 players

16 weekly plans – 8 per player

Prepare a 10 minute presentation to explain how you have completed the above tasks

Prepare a 30 minute individual lesson plan

Read the following resources – physiology, psychology, lifestyle management, performance profiling, performance analysis, match analysis, Top Player Awards, Lesson progressions

ATTEND DAYS 5 & 6 Duration - 9.00 – 18.00 per day ASSESSMENT

10 minute presentation on performance profiling & planning

The observation and internal assessment of a 30 minute individual lesson



PREPARATION FOR DAYS 7 & 8 You will have approximately 16 weeks between day 6 & 7 of your UKCC Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Squash. Use your candidate pack to complete the following tasks:

Production of 16 lesson plans X 8 per player

Delivery of 16 lesson plans X 8 per player – to include both individual and group coaching

Evaluate all 16 lessons X 8 per player

Coaching Log and Evaluation

Risk Assessment

Production of a Code of Behaviour for players involved in Coaching Programme

Describe your Coaching Philosophy

Production of ongoing Personal Action Plans

Re-visit Performance Profile once coaching practice is completed X 2

Analyse findings and produce a Player Action Plan in relation to the findings X 2

Produce an overall evaluation for your 8 week Discrete Cycle using your lesson plan evaluations X 2

Produce a summary of your coaching performance

Prepare a 10 minute presentation to summaries the above tasks

Read the following resources – physiology, psychology, lifestyle management, performance profiling, match analysis, Top Player Awards, Lesson progressions

Watch the level 3 DVD ATTEND DAYS 7 & 8 - Duration - 9.00 – 18.00 per day ASSESSMENT

10 minute presentation on the delivery of your coaching practice and improvements made

The observation and internal assessment of a 30 minute individual lesson

The observation and independent assessment of a 30 minute group lesson CERTIFICATION You will be sent details in the post regarding certification. PROFESSIONALLY REGULATED VOCATION Set out and implement the steps needed to establish coaching as a professionally regulated vocation recognising volunteer and part/full time roles. The implementation of UKCF has standardised coaching qualifications throughout the home nations, both cross country and cross sport. This standardisation can only increase the recognition of all sports coach qualifications and ensure that coaching in squash is considered as a professional vocation/occupation. Wales Squash and Racketball Licence The Licence Scheme is accessible to all Coaches / Referees with a Wales Squash and Racketball qualification or equivalent, from the Level 2 award and above. This is an exciting



initiative, which will enable Wales Squash and Racketball to raise coaching standards by ensuring that Coaches are offered continuous professional development opportunities such as Shadow Mentoring Workshops and Seminars. Wales Squash and Racketball is committed to a scheme whereby each coach meets a minimum standard, which is a prerequisite to gaining the Coaching Licence.

L1 coaching award or above qualification

Club Grade Referee Qualification – minimum requirement

Current member of Wales Squash and Racketball including liability cover

Attendance at a safeguarding and protecting children workshop

Attendance at a first aid workshop

Complete code of conduct and ethics form annually

Complete child protection personal disclosure form annually

Complete a full DBS check every 3 years Re-validation is annual. Currently Wales Squash and Racketball licence 20% of their coaches. All coaches working in the National Junior Development Programme must be licensed. Insurance Free Liability Insurance Cover is offered via Wales Squash and Racketball to all registered coaches for legal liability for Compensation up to the limit of indemnity of £2,000,000. Free Insurance is given to coaches in their first year upon gaining qualification. First Aid

All licensed coaches are encouraged to attend a First Aid Course. As from September 2010, a First Aid Qualification will be a prerequisite in order to gain a coach licence.

Child Welfare All Coaches working with children must:

Attend a safeguarding and protecting children workshop

Complete code of conduct and ethics form annually

Complete child protection personal disclosure form annually

Complete a full DBS check every 3 years Personal Development Planning Target all current active Coaches in the Wales Squash and Racketball Junior Development Programme – Area Performance Centres, Regional Excellence Squads and National Squads. Hold Discussions with all the above Coaches and formulate a personal development plan addressing areas such as:

Personal Goals

Horizontal progression

Vertical Progression All coaches need to be offered on-going training and professional development opportunities, whatever level they are coaching. To address this Wales Squash and Racketball will conduct the following:



Promote sports coach UK (SCUK)generic coach education courses

All clubs with a Community Coach to have access to monthly CPD sessions/on-going mentoring locally for (APC) and Junior Section Coaches

Sports Science Coach Education Programme for National Coaches

Coaching Conference to be held in September and June annually Coach Mentoring Programme

Area Performance Centre Coaches

Excellence Squad Coaches

High Level Coach to lead sessions based on 10 action points of Back to Basics plan

Coaching pathway consistency from High Level Coach to Excellence, APC and Club Coaches

A brief overview of what is hoped to be achieved in this mentoring plan.

Target selected coaches in all 3 regions

Hold regular mentoring sessions with coaches featuring squad themes and individual themes if necessary

Use players as examples if session dictates

Coaches will be invited to shadow national squads to learn from experienced coaches

Develop coaches to have a clear line of thinking, particularly in squad formats

Produce written document on squad content which forms the basis of mentoring sessions

At end of season attempt to hold national seminar - with all national/core/pivotal coaches. All sessions to be held by a High Level coach



Performance Plan

Coaches have been identified to undertake UKCC level 3 and 4 re-orientation and qualifications.

They will be partially funded from the high performance grant

They will receive High Level Coach Mentoring Sessions

They will receive Event Shadow Mentoring Shadow Mentoring Programme for Area Performance Centres (APC) – Excellence Squads (ES) – National Squad Coaches (NS).

Key Coaches from Junior Sections in 3 regions of Wales will be identified and invited to attend in order to shadow the APC coaches

APC coaches will be invited to attend ES sessions in order to shadow working ES coaches

ES coaches will be invited to attend National Squads

CPD – encourage to participate in workshops/seminars

Conduct a sustained, long term campaign to raise the profile and recognition of coaching at all stages. Communication Tools for communication are being reviewed and updated. Current communication to coaches is as follows:

Wales Squash and Racketball Newsletters (Spot On) - quarterly

Tournament Calendar annually

Safeguarding and Protecting Children Newsletter twice yearly

Mail drops 4 times a year - Coaching Opportunities/Courses available

E-mail drops monthly - Coaching Opportunities/Courses available

Website – coaching section available on the website

New bilingual communications will be available early in the New Year including a quarterly coach bulletin and coach/player/parent flyer. Fast Tracking of Coaches Coaches can be fast tracked by individual assessment, achieved on a flexible basis. This is also used for elite junior and adult performers.



Tracking of Coaches

Wales Squash and Racketball track active coaches by:

Registration/Database/Coach Licence

Communication/Regional Development Officer/Wales Squash and Racketball

Course requests (vertical progression)

Coach education enquiries (horizontal progression)

Junior Section coach

(APC) Area Performance Centre Coach

(AC) Academy Squad Coach

National Squad Coach

Elite Coaching - activity

Domestic Events – attendance and coaching activity

Child Protection (DBS) full and self disclosure (signed)

Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics (signed)

Coach Employment

Re-orientate existing Wales Squash and Racketball workforce of Tutors, Assessors and Verifiers to UKCC Accreditation for all levels of Award.

Re-orientate existing Wales Squash and Racketball Coaches to UKCC accreditation.

Deliver the Wales Squash and Racketball Leaders Award Programme to 14 to 18 year old students, teachers and parents from September 2006.

We are not sure when the UKCC Level 4 will be available.

Formalise a Calendar of UKCC Level 1,2,3 Coaching Courses as soon as the Awarding Body – 1st 4 Sport have accepted and signed off each Syllabus



RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Implement an ongoing research and development programme into participant and coach pathways, coaching quality and expertise and coaching resources in line with the UK Coaching Framework priorities. The creation of a Coach Education Officer has given a focus to Coach Education in Wales. SQW short, mid and long term strategies to raise the standards of coaching through education and CPD will be established and implemented. The Coaching Plan is central to this and will be constantly reviewed and updated. Squash as both a lifestyle choice and a performance sport needs coaches – in turn the coaches need support. Qualifications, CPD and resources are constantly evolving and the NGB is committed to producing and delivering up to date programmes in each of these areas. The current audit of coaches/clubs will provide data for analysis and help establish an accurate picture of coaching and where new areas need to be developed. Steps have been taken to accommodate those whose first language is Welsh. More publications are to be made bilingual and courses tutored through the medium of Welsh, starting with the Leaders course. The first Leaders course was delivered in 2009.This proved to be successful, consideration will now be given to taking minisquash into the many Welsh primary schools throughout the country.



Appendix 1 Regional Development Objectives

Regional Community Development Officers working with affiliated clubs with junior sections in Wales.

Each RDO will work within a localised geographical area specifically with Clubs/Leisure Centres.

Each RDO will provide a high standard of coaching regularly within each locality, if required.

Each RDO will use the Leaders Award to encourage/introduce WSRB elite junior players and students to coaching.

Each RDO will be responsible for the recruitment of UKCC Level 1, 2, 3 Coaches. Each RDO will provide a regular squash coach workshop. Each RDO will provide on the job coach mentoring

MAIN BENEFITS OF THE SCHEME

Provide key clubs with junior sections in Wales with a higher level of regular junior section coaching if required.

Increase Level 1, 2 and level 3 qualified registered coaches at club level. Ensure continuity of coaching development from junior section Coaches (level 1) to

the Wales Squash and Racketball Area Performance and National Excellence programme (level 2/3).

Offer Clubs and Leisure Centres advice on coaching structure and competition. Provide Junior Section Coaches with the opportunity to receive Coach Mentoring on

a regular basis whilst the junior section is in operation. Offer coaches the opportunity to be “fast-tracked” through Wales Squash and

Racketball (UKCC) coaching qualifications. Offer Coaching Workshops and Seminars Offer individual and group squash coaching sessions to Juniors/Adults if required Provide “out-reach” advice and support for After School coaching Programmes Assist Wales Squash and Racketball with talent identification ( Area Performance

Centres and U11 Talent ID) Enhance the Coaching “culture” at squash club level.

Main objectives for 2015/2019 are:

Increase the number of Wales Squash and Racketball Leaders qualified coaches.

Increase the number of UKCC level 1 qualified coaches.

Increase the number of UKCC level 2 qualified coaches.

Increase the number of UKCC level 3 coaches.

Recruit one female squash coach per club.

Provide high level coaching within clubs in the first instance if required.

Profile coaches and develop individual CPD programmes.



Key Clubs and Cluster Satellites

South Andrew Hamar Vale of Glam Rhonnda Fach/Fawr LC Llantwit Fadre LC Cowbridge SRC Barry LC Llantrisant LC Maesteg Bridgend LTSRC Bridgend Rec Maesteg LC Porthcawl SRC Peter Crook: Cardigan Newcastle Emlyn LC Carmarthen LC St Clears LC Pembroke LC Milford Haven LC Andrew Hamar: Caerphilly Abercynon LC Aberdare LC Merthyr LC Hawthorn LC Andrew Hamar: Cardiff SRC Rhiwbina SRC Fairwater LC Cardiff University Glamorgan University St Mellons UWIC Llanishen LC David\Lloyd Old Penarthians Andrew Hamar Newport Caldicot LC Monmouth LC Abergavenny LC Risca LC Cwmran SRC Pontypool LC

West

Peter Crook Swansea LTSRC Strings SRC Llanelli SRC Neath Pen yr Heol LC Llanelli LC Gwendraeth LC

North Andrew Evans Deeside – Midtown Holywell LC Mold LC Flint LC Buckley Elfed Steph Roberts Bethesda Pen y Groes LC Bangor University Caernarvon LC Holyhead Pwllelli

Mid Clair Miles-Owen Newtown Llanfyllin Llanidloes Aberystwyth Rhayader Brecon Tywyn Buith Wells



Appendix 2

Wales Squash and Racketball Racketball Strategy – coaching requirements

Anticipated costs (Three year programme):

Year 1 Two places on England Squash course

£80 each plus travel (only scheduled course is in Kent)

£250

Pilot Course – 10 learners

Venue – SWNC – 2 courts Two tutors @ £75 each Resources £50 (funding for learners?) Travel/accommodation costs for North/West learners

£350

Review & moderate : Group mentoring sessions & individual feedback meetings

Various travel & resource expenses – should allow funding to approximately £40 per learner

£400

Years 2 & 3 Introductory cost of £50 per learner to encourage take up. As all learners will already be UKCC qualified they should be registered which will be a pre-requisite

Two courses – North (8 learners each)

2* venue costs £25 2* resources £50 2* tutor cost £75 plus travel Income: 16 learners @ £50

£350 £800

One course – West (12 learners)

Venue costs £25 Resources £50 Tutor cost £75 plus travel Income: 12 learners @ £50

£175 £600

Three courses – South (12 learners each)

3* venue costs £25 3* resources £50 3* tutor cost £75 plus travel Income: 36 learners @ £50

£500 £1,800



Appendix 3 – Courses Summary 2015/2016

ESRB/WSRB Level 1 Course

Date Venue Numbers Referee Courses 2015-16Day 1/2 April 18/19th SWNC 9 Date Venue Time Numbers

Day 1/2 July 4/5th Meads 11 1 Wed 9th September Meads LC 6.30 -10pm 23

Day 1/2 Jan 30/31st 2016 David Lloyd 8 2 10th September Bridgend 6 -10pm 16

UKCC Level 2 Course Total = 3 28 3 29th September SWNC (South Glam) 6 -10pm 24

4 Sunday 1st Nov Swansea University 10-1pm 11

Date Venue Numbers 5 Saturday 7th November SWNC -u19/17 Squads 4-7pm 12

Day3/4 June 6/7th SWNC 7 6 Monday 14th Dec Monmouth 6.30-9.30 10

Day 1/2 June 27/28 North Wales 6 7 Mon 18th Jan 2016 Llantrisant 6.30-9.30 13

Dy 3/4 Sept 5/6th North Wales 6 8 Tue 26th Jan 2016 Bangor University 6.00-9.00 14

Total = 2 13 9 Thursday 10th March Hirwaun 6.30-9.30 13

Safeguarding Total = 9 136

Date Venue Numbers Referee Workshops 2015-16

1 Day May 6th SWNC 7 Date Venue Time Numbers

1 Day July 11th Meads 14 1 Saturday 7th November SWNC -Referees 12-3pm 4

First Aid Total = 2 21 2 Tuesday 16th February 2016 SWNC -Referees 6.30-9.30 5

Total = 2 9

Date Venue Numbers

1 Day April 21st SWNC 10 Coach Mentoring Workshops 2015-161 Day Sept 8th North Wales 6 Date Venue Time Numbers

Leaders Total = 2 16 1 Thur 27 Aug Llanelli 6-9pm 6

2 Sun 20th Sept Llanfyllin 10-2pm 3

Date Venue Numbers 3 Sun 4th Oct Wrexham 10-2pm 8

1 Day Sept Cardiff Met 28 4 Mon 2 Nov SWNC 6-9pm 6

1 Day February Cardiff Met 14 5

1 Day Oct 10th 2015 Swansea Uni 5 6

1 Day Oct 30th 2015 Carmarthen 13 Total = 4 23

1 Day Feb 16th 2016 Rhondda 10

Total = 5 70

Courses April 2015 -March 2016

Additional courses delivered on demand:

Leaders Courses delivered on a needs basis North and South Workshops organised by Wales Squash and Racketball:

Safeguarding and Protecting Children & vulnerable adults

First aid

Equity



Appendix 4 – Coach License

WALES SQUASH AND RACKETBALL COACH LICENCE SCHEME Wales Squash and Racketball first introduced a Coach Licence Scheme on 1st September 2016. The scheme is accessible to all coaches with a UKCC or equivalent qualification. This initiative has enabled Wales Squash and Racketball to raise coaching standards by ensuring that coaches are offered continuous professional development opportunities such as Shadow Mentoring Workshops and seminars. Wales Squash and Racketball is committed to a scheme whereby each coach meets a minimum standard, which is a prerequisite to gaining the Coaching Licence. A Coach Licence will be valid for three years provided Coaches renew their membership on an annual basis, pay the membership fee in full and comply with the requirements of which they will be notified from time to time.

The basic requirements are as follows. Applicants must:

Register as a coach with Wales Squash and Racketball

Hold a UKCC coaching qualification or equivalent – Level 1 or above.

Have certificates for the following: First Aid Safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults

Be a club grade referee

Complete a Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics Form

Complete a Personal Disclosure Form on an annual basis

Undergo a Full (Enhanced) DBS Check – valid for 3 years Benefits of the Licence Scheme A Licence Scheme is viewed by many, particularly Sport Wales, as a positive step forward which enables coaches to increase their knowledge of coaching methods and sports sciences and to keep abreast of developments within the sport. The Licence Scheme will enable Wales Squash and Racketball to

promote the services of Licensed Coaches to schools, leisure centres, local authorities, affiliated clubs and counties who can then make an informed choice when employing a coach.

monitor coaches’ activity levels and thus provide individual mentoring and CPD

From Sept 2010 Wales Squash and Racketball will, where possible, utilise ONLY licensed coaches in their programmes. As a licensed coach you will receive a pack containing

NGB endorsed identity card

certificates for the clubs in which you coach You will also receive

details of CPD and shadow mentoring opportunities (see overleaf for more details)

coach and referee newsletters

details of offers and discounts on equipment



Coaching National Squads Licensed Coaches qualified at UKCC L3 (or equivalent) and above. Excellence Programme Licensed Coaches qualified at UKCC L2 and above. Area Performance Centres and Talent Id squads Lead – Licensed Coaches qualified at UKCC L2 and above Individual squad - Licensed Coaches qualified at UKCC L1 and above Assist – Wales Squash and Racketball Registered Coach Grassroots and Basic skills (including minisquash schools programme) Lead – Licensed Coach qualified at UKCC L2 and above Assist – Wales Squash and Racketball Registered Coach Mentoring Shadowing invitations at national/excellence squads Individual feedback meetings with squad coach Mentoring by National Squad/senior NGB coach Full details of the squads will be made available to all licensed coaches as soon as they are finalised. Other benefits of a coach license will include Optional profiling and planning to identify possible career pathways Financial support for attendance at workshops CPD opportunities Regular information and updates for resources/programmes available. Please find enclosed an application form for the Licence which you should complete and return if you would like to join the scheme. If you currently hold a Coach Licence which has expired you should surrender this so that a new Licence can be issued. For further details or for any related enquiries please contact: Wales Squash and Racketball SWNC Sophia Gardens Cardiff CF11 9SW Or visit the website at www.walessquashandracketball.co.uk

http://www.walessquashandracketball.co.uk/



Appendix 5 – Active Coach Education Workforce CIVPS Mike Workman IAPS CTS Mike Workman Mike Workman Karen Workman + (PGCE) Phil Carnall Phil Carnall Peter Bridgeman Peter Bridgeman Sian Johnson Sian Johnson Tutors waiting to attend CTS and IAPS Courses Steph Roberts - Gwynedd, Andrew Evans – Denbighshire, Peter Crook – Pembrokeshire

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Squash Wales - Coaching Plan 2015 2019...Leaders UKCC L1 UKCC L2 UKCC L3 Total Key Milestones Year (2015/16) 88 32 10 - 130 Key Milestones Year (2016/17) 88 32 20 - 140 Key Milestones