FUNDAMENTALS OF Coaching

 

Fundamentals of Coaching Lacrosse

The course is designed to teach the basic principles and behind coaching and educate in how to set up a safe, fun and engaging coaching session. 

What will I learn from the course?

The practical methodology of basic skills – 4 hours

Holding the stick/Cradling

Catching

Throwing

Ground Balls

Safe Checking

Dodging

Changing Hands

The Theoretical Elements via webinar: - 2 hours

Communication (VAK etc)

Session Planning (using the Resource pack)

  • Write a session plan

    • What should be included

    • Give a drill a name

    • Review

    • Q&A – Open/Closed

    • Plan B

    • Finish on a high

    • Warm up/Cool Down - why

  • Discuss with group

  • Look at timings – what can change and what effects them

Risk Assessment

  • Examples provided

  • Group discussion

Reflection:

  • What next – plan my future coaching

  • Where can I get more information

Coaching points covered in the practical session

Positioning

Individual and group praise

Movement between stations

Use of Whistle

Set up/take down – preparation

Session safety:

  • Player position

  • Equipment

What do I need to do to complete the course?

• Attend Fundamentals theory webinar

• Attend 1 day tutor-led practical

To be a coach at any level, you will also have to:

• Produce session plans

• Complete the England Lacrosse online ‘Safeguarding’ course

The course also comes with a set of coaching resource cards to aid learning and access to our online learning resources and videos.

Learners should book onto scheduled assessment days at a time and place convenient to them in order to complete their qualification.

Course Prerequisites

• Must be in school year 10 or above on day of certification

What do I need to do to complete the course?

• Attend Fundamentals theory webinar

• Attend 1 day tutor-led practical

To be a coach at any level, you will also have to:

• Produce session plans

• Complete the England Lacrosse online ‘Safeguarding’ course

NOTE: All England Lacrosse coaching qualifications require annual proof of the following certification in order to remain current:

  • A recognised safeguarding course – An EL Safeguarding course is available HERE

  • A recognised first aid course

Cost - £100 (England Lacrosse Members)
£159 (Non-England Lacrosse Members)

Details on becoming individually registered with England Lacrosse and the benefits included can be found HERE

 

Contact Nik Roberts for further information on coaching courses - [email protected]