Workshops and Other Support
COACHING CONFERENCES
IN MARCH
SCOTTISH BORDERS COACHING CONFERENCE - 14th March
David Stott, High Performance Coach will speak at the Borders Conference.
One of the top motivational speakers in the world, Watt Nicoll is just one of the many iconic figures lined up to share their knowledge with local sports coaches at the Scottish Borders Coaching Conference on Sunday 14 March 2010 at Heriot Watt University in Galashiels.
Coaches in the Borders are being urged to sign up for the conference after last year’s inaugural event attracted over 150 coaches from across the Scottish Borders and the rest of Scotland.
Why sign up?
The calibre of the guests lined up for the Conference are among the best in Scotland - so it is a fantastic opportunity to learn from the best.
Not only will you gain theoretical knowledge from these top class coaches - but you will also have the opportunity to see their coaching in action.
It’s only £20 per person! This includes food and refreshments and all attendees will also receive a special conference gift.
Keynote Speakers
This year’s conference does not fail to impress with several high profile figures and top coaches secured to speak and deliver workshops including keynote speakers:
■Watt Nicoll who has worked with the likes of David Beckham and Wayne Rooney
■Tosh Farrell, one of the best youth coaches in the country from Everton FC
The two speakers will deliver presentations in the morning then delegates will be provided with lunch before breaking out into sports specific workshops delivered by guest coaches in athletics, cricket, cycling, football, hockey, swimming and tennis.
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW!
Location: Heriot Watt University, Galashiels
Cost: £20 per person
More information is available on on the Scottish Borders Council website.
Download Conference Brochure and Booking Form (pdf)
EAST OF SCOTLAND COACHING CONFERENCE - 21st March
Russell Garcia, the Scotland Men's coach, will be the expert speaker for hockey at this conference.
Coaching Counts is delighted to be able to offer workshops delivered by Scottish National
team coaches, helping local coaches to ‘reflect on coaching practise’. The conference aims
to give local coaches the opportunity to learn from Scotland’s best and to have greater
understanding of alternative / different coaching practises and styles and how these can
benefit our athletes / players and can develop our own coaching skills.
With a key note speech from legendary Athletics Coach Frank Dick (coach to Daley Thompson, Seb Coe, and Steve Ovett) this is not be missed.
Location: Meadowbank Sports Centre, London Road, Edinburgh
Time: 9:15am - 2:30pm
Cost: £30 (discounts available for Coaching Edinburgh database members)
What do you get for your money?: The £30 covers morning snsck (bacon roll) / lunch / workshop and keynote speach / and resource pack
More information is available on the Coaching Edinburgh website.
Download Conference Brochure and Booking Form (pdf)
Tactical Workshops
The 3 workshops will focus on different aspects of the game and are linked to the UKCC Level 3 qualification. They will be held at Forthbank Stadium from 6pm-8pm in conjunction with the central performance squad. These will be delivered primarily for Level 2 and above coaches who have Club or District responsibilities.
- Attacking the final third – 23rd March
- Unit Play – 27th April
- Attacking Outletting – 11th May
The cost of attending will be £20 for ASHC members and £25 for non-members and handouts will be provided on the evening. To book a place on either of these workshops, please email coaching@scottish-hockey.org.uk stating which date/topic you wish to attend 2 weeks before each session.
Scottish Borders Council
An Athlete Support Programme is now available for hockey players and coaches, please see further details by clicking the Scottish Borders link.
Contact Scottish Borders for further information on coach scholarship funding from local sports councils
SportTayside and Fife
COACHING MATTERS
Tuesday March 16th 2010
Coaching Practice
Venue: Mayfield Sports Complex, High School of Dundee
Cost: £30.00
To register to attend or for further information, contact can be made through the website or e-mail directly to Derek Welch at derek.welch@dundeecity.gov.uk
Coaching Edinburgh
New workshop calendar http://www.coachingedinburgh.co.uk/event_list.asp
Coaching Edinburgh has a coach scholarship programme to support individuals with funding and a variety of generic development opportunities, workshops and courses.
External Support
Scottish Hockey work in partnership with many other agencies to support coaches and some Local Authorities have scholarship programmes and courses, which will support your individual development.