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How
TO Become Coach |
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Super-Cricket
Coach - frequently asked questions |
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How do I become a coach? |
2. What qualifications can I get? |
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Where can I find out about coaching opportunities? |
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1.
How do I become a coach? |
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Coaching
super-cricket is about fun, enjoyment, friendship,
participation, skill development and competition.
The challenge of teaching players individual skills
and team strategies to players along with instilling
in them the traditions and fundamental values of the
game are tasks crucial to the continued growth and
development of the super-cricket. |
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In
order to become a coach you have to attend an accredited
super-cricket coaching course or previous super-cricket
experience can be come coach, appoitment will be made
by the ISCC-Chairman. To do this the first step is
to contact your national super-cricket federation.
They will be able to give you details of upcoming
coaching courses and the requirements to attend. |
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2.
What qualifications can I get? |
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Due
to different requirements in each country there are
various training and accreditation schemes currently
in use and you should contact your local federation
for more information, however the broad guidelines
for course content are as following: |
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Introductory
Courses |
These
courses are aimed at beginners (a parent, teacher
or volunteer) and provide a basic introduction to
the skills and knowledge involved in conducting a
super-cricket program in a school or club. They deal
with organising and running a series of activity sessions
including skills drills and games and include components
on rules of the game, umpiring and scoring. Coaches
need not have played super-cricket before and can
be male or female. |
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Category
1 Basic Coaching |
These
courses combine practical sessions and personal study
and are intended for those coaches of 9-a-side teams
who have some knowledge and/or playing experience
of super-cricket. The courses equip the beginner coach
with the skills and knowledge required to introduce
and develop super-cricket amongst young people in
an environment of safety and enjoyment. The basic
aspects of coaching are covered, with emphasis placed
on identifying elementary super-cricket faults. |
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2 Intermediate Coaching |
These
courses are intended for serious coaches of 9-a-side
teams who have an active coaching record and a commitment
to coaching. The courses cover the more technical
points concerning batting, bowling and fielding and
include a broad spectrum of related topics. Emphasis
is also placed on skill assessment, technique analysis,
error detection and fault correction. |
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3 Advanced Coaching |
These
courses are by invitation and are intended for elite
coaches who have a considerable period of successful
coaching experience at the highest level. Established
coaches are equipped with a range of knowledge and
skills designed to significantly enhance performance
when working with performance orientated super-cricketers
of all age groups. It concentrates on using the principles
of biomechanics to identify, analyse and improve technical
skills. |
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Where can I find out about coaching opportunities? |
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If
you are a resident of an ISCC Member country please
contact your national federation. If you are
a resident of an ISCC Associate or Affiliate country
please contact your national federation as
a first step, or your Regional Development Office.
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