The Coach and Support Staff Lifecycle

TARGET: Develop Individual Skill Acquisition Programs in a State performance pathway framework

Performance Outcomes

• Gain practical experience through the development of Individual skill acquisition, and individual performance plans within programs as a part of a State-level performance pathway framework.
• Develop and present an overall training program and regular training sessions to a “State Performance” standard.
• Teach and facilitate training sessions in the fundamental skill development and progression of athletes within their chosen sport.
• Demonstrate skill correction and development of athletes using correct technique, including biomechanical, to assist the athlete progress in their performance pathway.
• Coaching Staff to gain an increased individual and team performance understanding, and the ability to show leadership within their respective sporting environments.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of "Load Management" and facilitate development of an athletes overall individual and team training program.

TARGETS:

• Participate in, and undertake additional targeted coach development, education and professional development / training opportunities.
• Facilitate presentation of education sessions in their scope of expertise, and / or assist in the presentation of educational workshops to their athletes.

Performance Outcomes

• Increased participation by Academy coach and support staff at RASi Coaching Conference, Coaching workshops and professional development opportunities.
• Attend State or National Level Coaching Conference / Clinic in their chosen sport
• Attain additional knowledge and/or qualifications whilst an Academy Coach.
• Demonstrate ability to present sport education knowledge and information to Academy level athletes through presentations, clinics and workshop sessions.

TARGETS: 

• Gain education and experience in current and correct strength and conditioning movement patterns, techniques and programs.
• Gain knowledge and understanding of athlete load management practices, and use of Athlete Monitoring Systems (AMS).
• Lead, Maintain and monitor Sport Science / Strength and Conditioning programs with talent identified athletes.

Performance Outcomes

• Increase working knowledge in key sports science, strength and conditioning practices, including support for own athlete programs, gained from working with professional trainers and service providers.
• Develop additional skills to lead development, maintain and monitor an individual athletes, and team sport specific strength and conditioning programs.
• Regular inclusion of relevant and current techniques and education within the sport program’s skill training and development sessions.
• Develop, monitor and adjust athletes load management in team and individual development program environments through AMS technology.

TARGETS: 

• Lead and coach a squad of athletes within high level Performance and structured Development Opportunities.
• Develop and execute a game plan in line with high performance and structure.
• Gain knowledge in the use of 'playbook' strategy and video analysis software for use in match planning and review scenarios.

Performance Outcomes

• Grow leadership skills in coaching of athletes, allowing both coach and athlete to grow within these performance opportunities.
• Demonstrate gained knowledge of game plan's and performance coaching in a high pressure environment, including providing feedback to athletes and fellow coaching staff in pre- during- and post- game scenarios.
• Lead athletes and coach development within a camp-structured environment, simulating of State/National level camps, and multiple sport ‘village’ environments.
• Develop and teach the tactical skills of coaching within an environment where winning is not a key focus, and where coaches are regularly mentored in those tactical decisions and discussions.
• Develop match and coaching video analysis techniques for self coaching and athlete performance review and development.

TARGETS: 

• Be and feel supported in, and by a structured Wellbeing and Support Service program.
• Lead wellbeing activities within the sport program environment.
• Maintain contact with athletes during their representative sporting program.

Performance Outcomes

• Supported by and an active part of a structured wellbeing and support service program.
• Provided encouragement of their own personal growth and development, as well as that of their athletes.
• Ability to facilitate and lead conversations surrounding mental health and wellbeing of themselves and their athletes.
• Mentor athletes and fellow coaching staff in and out of representative sporting seasons
• Seek additional education and support resulting in coaches identifying their own definition of success, purpose statements, coaching values and long-term performance goals and strategies.