SIGN-UP OPENS FOR WEAPON SPECIFIC L4 COACHING COURSE

During the December ADP camp in Nottingham University, there will be an opportunity for aspirant L3 Epee & Foil coaches to undertake the BF Weapon Specific L4 Coaching course.

This course will be delivered over two days 28th and 29th December, 09.00-17.00 both days.

Coaches appearing on the BF Coaching register will have the course fees (usually upwards of £250) covered in full by BF. The only cost will be the certification fee of £25.

Refreshments (lunch) will be provided.

Attendees will need to arrange their travel and accommodation at their own cost.

There will be a limited number of places. To apply please complete the attached form below and add the supporting documentation. Deadline for applications is 22nd December.

Part 1  – Submission of application with supporting documentation

• Why – personal coaching philosophy and your values
• Medium to long term coaching goals
• Subject title for a presentation on an aspect of a performance fencing at an international level.  The presentation (which you will prepare to present on day 1 of the course) should include an in-depth technical and tactical written analysis, with accompanying video clips as appropriate.

Part 2 – Submission of evidence of technical and tactical competence

• Lesson plans on specific topics for a T3 pathway fencer
• How – sample individual annual plans and sessions plan. (Possible club development/annual plans – how do you run a set of L1/2 coaches to create National Champions)

Course Content – Day 1

• Group presentation on analysis paper
• Practical Analysis of selected ADP fencers based on live sessions  OBSERVE
• ADP Coach – GB Style (3 Ps)  ANALYSE/PLAN
• Practical Lesson Delivery on one chosen aspect DELIVER
• Feedback on lessons, output, impact on fencers, experience of fencer REFLECT
• Activity whilst other lessons happening to design a group session to address that problem (footwork or S&C or directed sparring). To include teaching points. The why and how’s of the session.
• 1-1 check-in with Coach Developer – identification on areas to work

Course Content – Day 2

• Group feedback on analysis of the fencers
• Practical Delivery – Planned (Predetermined GB Style ) – both hands, followed by group reflection
• Practical Delivery – Reactive – different styles of athletes to give a warm-up lesson to, specific planned themed lesson which may need to be adapted in real time , followed by group Reflection
• Group Feedback 1 minute break feedback
• 1-1 with Coach Developer – identification on areas to work on, feedback on course.

Any questions please email Steve Kemp