Overview

The focus for this course will be on practical applications to elite sport coaching using problem solving approaches. The symposium is designed specifically for coaches already working at an elite level. It will be assumed that participants have access to high quality sport science services with a focus on how coaches can best utilise these resources. There will be a strong emphasis on the skills required to manage a team of expert support staff in order to maximise athlete performance. Participants will benefit from high quality learning experiences featuring the latest international research presented by leading experts.

Curriculum

Leading a World Class Programme
Planning for Performance
Team Building and Conflict Resolution
Integrating Sport Psychology into the Coaching Programme
Management of the High Performance Team
Staying at the Top
Recovery Training
Coach & Management Relationship
Utilising Academic Research
Evaluation of Coaching Performance

Delivery Mode

> Face to Face
> Intensive
> Live-In
> English Language
> Case Study/Problem Solving Focus

Participant Mix

Participants will include full-time coaches or aspiring coaches of teams participating in national or international competitions. Applicants should have a minimum two years at this level and a history of achievement. Sport Knowledge Australia reserves the right to select successful applicants in its absolute discretion.

"Clearly the best course I have been involved in. Had great interaction with course speakers and other coaches who were part of the course."

Brian Royal, Richmond Football Club

"The course has definitely inspired me to look at better and other ways to do things. Invaluable for the exchange of knowledge."

Rhett Ayliffe - USyd Rowing

"In the space of a few days, I worked alongside legends of great games, Olympic Champions, successful coaches, statesmen and leaders of sports; in such an environment, one cannot help but to grow."

Wayde Clews – Singapore Sports Council

"Thanks to your course, Paralympics New Zealand now has a Coaching Evaluation document / process that I have implemented. I presented a session to the staff with regards to learning styles that was invaluable for staff and management to use as an extra management tool and I’ve been able to modify a recovery and stress questionnaire that is being used to measure the effectiveness of a heat strategy put together to overcome climate issues in KL and Beijing. Thanks again."

Dwayne Woolliams – Paralympics New Zealand