A coaching profile 'story'
Level 2
Level 1
Left side
right side
Expectations
4 coaching settings that were picked by the majority
Wanted to learn
new tactics and
drills
to develop my
role within
the club
55% of participant coaches (189) were level 2 coaches
44%
37.5%
Over 400 participated in the research study
Including: Survey & Focus group
ongoing professional
development
didn't know what
to expect
37.5%
55%
Club setting
Education
Juniors
Adults
Formal CPD events attended
Those coaches whose needs were not completely met said...
"To develop my role within the club"
High fives
40%
"the course was dull"
17 level 1
coaches had
attended a
formal CPD
event
"How to develop a whole coaching session/plan"
Coaches needs & expectations
before starting the course
"I would have liked more time to share ideas with other coaches"
Regional coaching conference
"To obtain knowledge, to develop my coaching"
"The course wasn't specific enough to the age group I coach in"
...of participants said their needs and expectations of the course were completely met
Make the game live
England Netball
workshops
"To make the transition from player to coach"
"The course told coaches how to coach, rarely giving coaches the time to be creative"
Winning the ball
Informal CPD events attended
Most dissatisfied aspects of the course
The most satisfied aspects of the course
Watching videos
on the internet
Observing other
coaches
"Booking on to the course"
"Classroom based learning"
"Receiving a warm welcome"
Aspects of the course
social media
Informal mentoring
"Follow up communication"
"The assessors"
reflection
talking to other
coaches
talking to other coaches
feedback from players
Tutors
Assessors
But they could have been better at...
were...
It felt rushed
were...
give greater insight
quality notes and feedback
very approachable
worked well as individuals but not at working together
Introduced new ideas
very approachable
offer CPD opportunities
explain some of the terminology used
made it fun
gave good feedback
Question participant answers
made us feel at ease
to give verbal comments about my coaching session
putting participants at ease
Gave great feedback
include a variety of coaching situations
very clear on their decisions