Until the end of 2006, SPARC administered Coaching New Zealand (CNZ) courses, which were delivered through the regional sports trust (RST) network.
Following the release of the New Zealand Coaching Strategy 2004, a Coach Education Working Party was convened to initiate the implementation of the coach education tactic of the strategy.
Key changes that are set out in the Coaching Strategy are as follows:
This is a two day course based on the SPARC Level 1 Principles of Coaching course.
General conduct and how to approach the game
This covers the mastery of each shot, when to use a particular throw and a demonstration of each by the trainer. Group participation.
This covers the team and the role of each player within that team
Put the group into teams of three. Trainer should be watching for teamwork rather than scores here. Play must be approached as if a competition to simulate pressure.
These should be fun but approached seriously. Put particiapnt into teams of three and measure outcomes.
The trainer should illustrate the various stages of a game and encourage participation in the discussion. The focus should be on the second half of the game and how tactics change depending on what half of the game you are in and what scores you and your opponent have.
The group should be aware of the different training required for the following:
Discuss when the team should be cautious and when the team can take risks.
The trainer should devise a training programme for the individual or team which is tailored to their specific needs and the impending tournament.
Examine the concept of training in pairs and individually as well as training as a team.
The need to train under competitive conditions.
Getting Started in Coaching is a handbook that provides tips on your role as a coach, communication, teaching new skills to athletes, sport safety and planning.
This course is no longer available but these resources can be used for your own purpose. They may not be onsold.
The Principles of Coaching Level 1 course is aimed at coaches with limited coaching experience. It provides the practical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and evaluate a basic coaching session.
The Principles of Coaching Level 2 course is for coaches seeking more information to improve their knowledge and the performance of their athletes. It enlarges on the art and science of coaching and applies knowledge and skills to coaching a series of sessions.
The Code of Ethics provides expectations for conduct and behaviour, which apply to all people involved in coaching in New Zealand. It also outlines a philosophy to which we believe all coaches should aspire.
The document, which has been prepared in consultation with national sports organisations, will provide support for all organisations that oversee coaches. By understanding and defining appropriate behaviours for coaches you will be able to provide a positive, safe and harassment-free environment in sport.
The quality of our coaching is what will allow us to compete internationally against nations with far more funding and far greater numbers participating in sport than in New Zealand.
After extensive consultation with the sector, the New Zealand Coaching Strategy (Taking Coaching into the Future) was launched in February 2005.
The strategy defines future directions for coaching in New Zealand.