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IHA Coaching Survey 2010

Hooked Coaching Conference 2010

Level 1 Schedule Announced for Summer 2010

Level 2 Schedule Announced for Summer 2010

IHA Course Descriptions (Introductory Coaching Courses to Level 3)

If this page does not answer your question or query, don't hesitate to get in touch with the IHA on +353 1 716 3267 or email vivienne.clarke@hockey.ie.

IHA launches its Coaching Survey for 2010

Every year roughly 300 coaches achieve IHA Coaching Qualifications. Whilst the IHA wishes to see this trend continue each year, there is also a need to look at how our coaches fare after they have attended courses. In order to do so, the IHA is running a survey on coaching activity levels in hockey.

If you have attended an IHA Coaching Course (Introductory, Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3) in the past then we want to hear from you! And if you are no longer coaching, your input is equally valuable. The survey will take no more than five to ten minutes and all answers are confidential. The link is as follows:

http://Coaching2010.questionpro.com

If you have any problems with the link above, copy and paste it into the address bar of your browser.

Likewise, if you have any questions on the survey at all, contact the IHA on +353 1 7163259 and ask to speak to David Meade. Alternatively, email student@hockey.ie.

Hooked Coaching Conference 2010 - Dublin, Cork, Banbridge

Irish Hockey's Coaching Conference is back this September in time to get all coaches up to speed for the 2010 / 2011 season. This year, we are delighted to announce 3 dates for the Hooked Coaching Conference.

BOOK NOW to avail of our 25% EARLY BIRD discount (normal price €60 book before August 11th and pay just €45). To book now CLICK HERE.

THE DIFFERENCE?
We are coming to you - this year for the first time ever the one day conference will rotate, travelling to Ulster, Munster and Leinster.

DATES
Saturday 4th September Banbridge, Ulster
Sunday 5th September UCD, Dublin
Sunday 12th September Garryduff, Cork

CONTENT
As always we have the best content delivered by Ireland's top coaches. To give you a taste of what we have in store please see below.

Key Topics:
- Practical conditioning for clubs and schools
- Penalty Corner Defence
- Developing fast attacking hockey through vertical play
- Integrating Goalkeepers in training sessions
- Developing Junior Drag Flickers

Key Presenters:
- Paul Revington Senior Men Head Coach
- Gene Muller Senior Women Head Coach
- David Passmore High Performance Director
- Along with other top names from the hockey world

To book now CLICK HERE.

Level 1 Schedule Announced for Summer 2010

Details for the Level 1 Coaching Courses for Summer 2010 are included below.

The cost of the course is €175 which includes tutelage, one year's coaching insurance, a Core Skills DVD and the Code of Ethics Awareness Course. In order to pass the Level 1 Course, you must attend all contact days and successfully complete the assessment.

In order to take part on an IHA Level 1 Course you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Have completed an Introductory Coaching Course OR
• Have been registered as an playing senior club member since the 2007-08 season OR
• Be able to provide evidence of coaching within a senior club environment within the last 2 years

If you have not completed the Introductory Coaching Course, you will need to arrange to have the Level 1 Eligibility Form completed by a club official. This can be submitted along with your application for. The form can be downloaded here.

You will be able to register and pay online shortly. In the meantime, an application form can be downloaded here. Note that places are only confirmed upon payment and are allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.

If you have any questions about the above, please contact Vivienne Clarke on +353 1 7163267 or vivienne.clarke@hockey.ie.

For details of Ulster Coaching Courses, please contact the Ulster Hockey office on +44 28 9076 5767 or go the Ulster Hockey website, http://www.ulsterhockey.com/hockey/index.php.

Level 2 Announced for Summer 2010

Details for the Level 2 Coaching Course to be held in Leinster are included below.

An additional assessment day will also be scheduled. The assessment takes the form of an observed session by a tutor, submitting 6 logged session plans and a short written paper. Please note that in order pass the Level 2 Coaching Course, you must attend all contact time, submit the required material and successfully complete the assessment.

Candidates MUST have completed the IHA Level 1 Coaching Course or show evidence of completing a similar award in another country. Candidates must also have completed the Code of Ethics Awareness Course by the first day of the course in order to take part. Generally the IHA advises that there is a minimum of 2 years of coaching between the Level 1 and Level 2. Please be aware that the IHA may take your coaching experience and further coaching qualifications (attendance at Stepping Stones courses, Hooked Coaching Conference etc) into consideration when candidates are being finalized, particularly if the course is oversubscribed.

You will be able to register and pay online shortly. In the meantime, an application form can be downloaded here. Note that places are only confirmed upon payment and are allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.

If you have any questions about the above, please contact Vivienne Clarke on +353 1 7163267 or vivienne.clarke@hockey.ie.

Coaching Ireland's 10th All-Island Forum - “From Playground to Podium”

Date: 11th September 2010
Venue: Dublin Convention Centre (Spencer Dock)

The 10th Coaching Forum “From Playground to Podium” promises to be the most exciting and challenging forum to date.

It will address coaching issues at all levels.

Workshops will be delivered in the following areas: -
- Coaching Children
- Club Coaching
- Developing Talent
- Performance Coaching
- Women in Coaching

Allowing each coach to select topics relevant to you and those you coach.

The keynotes and workshops will be delivered by National & International experts, with practical knowledge and experience of dealing first hand with real coaching issues.

Keynote speakers include:

§ Istvan Balyi
§ Liam Harbison
§ Gary Keegan
§ David Malone

More details to follow at a later date……..

Supported by Dublin City Council

Coaching Ireland, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Phone: +353 61 202895
www.coachingireland.com

IHA Course Descriptions

Introduction to Hockey Coaching – Teachers

This course is designed to be an introduction to hockey coaching for teachers and teacher trainees. It is designed to look specifically at the coaching needs of those with a background in education and based upon assumptions of inherent presentational knowledge.

The course is 6 hours in duration and focuses on delivering basic hockey skills to beginners and learners. The course will also focus on the way children learn sports reinforcing the IHA coaching ethos of ‘We hear we forget, we see we understand, we do we learn’.

Introduction to Hockey Coaching - Volunteers

This course is designed to be an introduction to hockey coaching for volunteers and parents. Whilst still paying heed to the skills required to be taught to beginners the course will focus on the delivery and organisation of sessions. The course specifically looks at the coaching needs of those with a limited background in hockey but who may require the coaching skills to impart their assumed knowledge.

The course is 6 hours in duration and focuses on delivering basic hockey skills to beginners and learners. The course will also focus on the way children learn sports reinforcing the IHA coaching ethos of ‘We hear we forget, we see we understand, we do we learn’.

IHA Level 1 Coaching Course

The Level 1 Coaching Course is designed for people looking to lead group sessions. The course prepares people to plan deliver and evaluate sessions within a club or school environment, focusing on the way skills are developed by younger players.

Candidates MUST have attended an Introductory Coaching Course before attending a Level 1 unless they meet one of the exemptions listed below. However, it is strongly recommended however that all candidates undertake an introductory course before taking part in a level one course.

In order to come onto the Level 1 Coaching Course, candidates must 18 years old by the last date of the course AND must meet one of the following criteria:

• Have completed an Introductory Coaching Course OR
• Have been registered as an playing club member since the 2007-08 season OR
• Be able to provide evidence of coaching within a senior club environment within the last 2 years

The course is 3 days in duration and includes a Code of Ethics/Child Protection Course. The course prepares coaches for planning and delivering sessions that develop technical and tactical understanding of hockey.

The course covers the following themes:

• Core Skills
• The principles and rules of hockey
• Skill development
• Use of small sided games
• Warm up and cool down
• The role of the coach
• Reflective practise

IHA Level 2 Coaching Course

Level 2 Schedule Announced for 2010

Details for the Level 2 Coaching Course for Summer 2010 are included below.

The Level 2 Coaching Course is designed for people coaching teams who wish to advance their coaching skills and knowledge. The course prepares coaches to develop skills over a series of session through the development of game based practises. The course is aimed at people who are coaching club and school teams and includes a higher level of technical development than the Level 1 course as well as the introduction of core tactics.

Candidates MUST have completed the IHA Level 1 Coaching Course or show evidence of completing a similar award in another country. All candidates must have a Code of Ethics Awareness Certificate or NI equivalent.

The course is 4 days in duration and attendance at the whole course is essential. There will also be an assessment day within 4 months of the course which is also obligatory.

The course reinforces the themes in the Level 1 as well as introducing the following themes:

• Further skill development
• Principles of attack and defence
• Player/squad interaction
• Introduction to physical development of players

IHA Level 3 Coaching Course

The Level 3 Coaching Course is aimed at coaches that wish to coach to a higher level within a team environment. Candidates MUST have completed the IHA level 2 award or show evidence of completing a similar award in another country.

The course is only suitable for those who are coaching at a high level.

The course will include 7 contact days over the course of a year plus an assessment day.

The course reinforces and develops the principles established in previous IHA courses as well as introducing the following topics.

• Teaching and presentation styles
• Psychology
• Match Analysis
• Video Analysis
• Conditioning and periodisation
• Planning
• Reflective practise

If you would like to attend one of these courses then please e-mail on vivienne.clarke@hockey.ie for an application form.

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