I have been reading one of the other threads on this board, and I would like to share some information with you with regards to the way
GNAS Coaching is headed.
Here are the job descriptions for each level of Coach within the new structure
GNAS Level1 Coach -Job Specification
Level 1 is the introductory grade into archery coaching
Level 1 coaches will teach & enhance the performance of beginners
Ideally level 1 coaches will work under the supervision of a more senior coach
GNAS Level 2 -Job Specification
The initial level of archer performance development coach
Develop archers from the beginners stage
Take responsibility for a club coaching programme
Level 2 coaches supervise level 1 coaches
Take responsibility for a club beginners training programme
Contribute to the development of level 1 coaches
GNAS Level 3 -Job Specification
The principal level of archer performance development coach
Core
Develops archers to a competitive performance level
Supervises the archer performance development role of level 2 coaches and either
Performance
Supports elite archer performance development
or
Development
Supports the development of archery coaching
GNAS Level 4 -Job Specification
The principal level of coaching management
Core
Management and evaluation of coaching structures at all levels and either
Performance
Manages and implements programmes for elite archer performance development
or
Development
Manages and implements programmes for the development of archery coaching
GNAS Level 5 -Job Specification
The senior management level of archery coaching
Direct and evaluate the process and outcome of long term
GNAS coaching programmes or coaching development
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Please note the distinctions between Performance and Development Coach.
The qualifications are predicated on capability - Coaches are observed doing the things they say they can do, and if they meet the standard, they get the qualification.
The new system acknowledges the fact that not all Coaches are good at everything. And it allows for support of Coaches by more experienced Coaches. Coaches are also expected to keep up their learning about Coaching and archery, and have targets to be reached for continuous professional development.
I get very passionate on the subject of Coaching, and get annoyed when people dismiss Coaches. And before anyone says that I must be looking through rose tinted specs, I will say that there are some Coaches out there who would benefit from refresher courses...
Oh, and as for people who think Coaches need to be 1300 shooters... Einstein had teachers who gave him the tools to formulate his theories. A good Coach will give an archer the tools with which to shoot. What the archer does with those tools is up to them.
Meddler
(aka Iain Norel-Wilson,
GNAS Senior Coach and member of the UK Source Group [formerly Coach Education Development Group])