SIGN-UPS OPEN FOR WEAPON-SPECIFIC L4 COACHING COURSE

During the August ADP camp at Nottingham University, there will be an opportunity for aspirant L3 Sabre, Epee and Foil coaches to undertake the BF Weapon-Specific L4 Coaching course.

This course will be delivered over two days: Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September 2024, 09.00-17.00 on 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 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 form below and add the supporting documentation. The deadline for applications is 5pm on the 2nd August 2024. This is a demanding programme and suitable applicants will receive an acceptance confirmation on the 9th August.

Application Process

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 one 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 are happening, to design a group session to address that problem (footwork, S&C or directed sparring), to include teaching points. The why and hows of the session.
• 1-1 check-in with Coach Developer – identification of areas to work on.

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 of areas to work on, feedback on course.

Please use the Coaching and Workforce link if you have any questions.

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