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Assistant Coaches Course - Lusk


Introduction to coaching in 3 key event areas, Running (Sprints and Endurance), Jumping (Long Jump) and Throwing (Shot Putt).

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Event Description:

VENUE – Lusk AC, Dublin

Fri 18th of November 6pm - 9pm Online Theory 

Sat 19th of November 10am - 2pm In-Person Practical

Price - €70.00

Course Aim

The aim of the assistant coach course is to give some basic skills to the beginner coach to help assist a more senior coach in the delivery of coaching sessions to young athletes. It is an introduction to coaching in three key event areas, Running (Sprints and Endurance), Jumping (Long Jump) and Throwing (Shot Putt).

Course Content includes: 

  • group coaching skills and identifying ways to make coaching sessions fun
  • Fun and functional warm ups and cool downs
  • Safety in Athletics, including Child Welfare
  • Rules of key events
  • Communicating with young athletes and giving effective feedback.
  • Basic Running skills
  • Basic Long Jump Skills
  • Basic Shot Putt skills

Full Contenthttp://www.athleticsireland.ie/coaching/coach-education/assistant-coach/

Entry Requirements: The Assistant Coach Course is open to all those 16 years or over.

Assessment/ Qualification: There is no exam.

For more information contact Colette Quinn (colettequinn@athleticsireland.ie) or Conor Wilson (conorwilson@athleticsireland.ie