European Weightlifting Federation

Coaches Forum

Centro di Preparazione Olimpica – Rome.

17th- 19th January2014

European Weightlifting Federation

Session 3. 3.00pm – 5.00pm Levels of Awards

& Group Findings and Results

Athlete Physical Mental

Technical Tactical Lifestyle Medical

Coach Coaching

Administration Entrepreneurship

Venture Management Business and Finance

Marketing

Organisation Polices & Procedures

Health & Safety Rules & Regulations

Anti-Doping Code of Ethics

Frame of Reference Outcome Based

Time Based Assessment Based

Knowledge Professional

Interpersonal Intrapersonal

Coaching Role Descriptors

Competency Responsibility

Session 1. 8.30 - 9.30pm Coaching Performance Standards

Session 2. 9.30am – 12.30pm Coaching Performance Standards

& Key Development Areas

European Weightlifting Federation

Coaches Forum

Final Session - Group Results

Group Number: ______

Centro di Preparazione Olimpica – Rome.

17th- 19th January2014

Contents

Coaching Roles 1

Coaching Role Descriptors 2

Coaching Competencies 3

Coaching Responsibilities 4

Professional Knowledge Level 1 5

Professional Knowledge Level 2 6

Interpersonal / Intrapersonal Knowledge 7

Standards and Awards 8

Sample Level 1 Award 9

Sample Level 2 Award 10 – 11

Results Level 1

Results Level 2

1. Coaching Roles

1.Coach Assistant Club Coach Level 1

Assist in the delivery of sessions AGREE – DISAGREE Notes: Introduce basic exercises and assists in the delivery of sessions* *Sessions include both practices and competitions AGREE – DISAGREE Notes:

2.Club Coach Level 2 Deliver sessions over a twelve month period, often as part of a wider programme AGREE – DISAGREE Notes:

2. Application of Coaching Role Descriptors

Main Roles Assistant Coach Club Coach - Level 1

Club Coach - Level 2

Assistant Coach: Conduct basic coaching sessions , sometimes under supervision AGREE – DISAGREE Notes:

Plans, leads and evaluates coaching sessions and blocks of sessions. AGREE – DISAGREE Notes:

Club Coach Level 1: Conducts session’s in-line with the IWF Level 1 Club Coach Manual. AGREE – DISAGREE Notes:

Conducts session’s in-line with the IWF Level 2 Club Coach Manual. Leads own sessions, but will often work under supervision as part of a programmes coaching staff. AGREE – DISAGREE Notes:

Encourages the participation of pre-coaches AGREE – DISAGREE Notes:

Supports Level 1 coaches and pre-coaches in their development AGREE – DISAGREE Notes:

3. Application of Coaching Competencies

Assistant Coach / Coach Club Coach

Level 1 Level 2

Basic Knowledge Extended Knowledge

Cognitive and practical and practical competencies to perform basic coaching functions, with guidance AGREE – DISAGREE Notes:

Cognitive and practical competencies to perform basic coaching functions independently within an open yet structured environment AGREE – DISAGREE Notes:

Level 1 Coach Ability to carry out a basic evaluation of the results leading to low level correlations AGREE – DISAGREE Notes:

Ability to carry out a basic evaluation of the results leading to basic changes in practice AGREE – DISAGREE Notes:

4. Levels of Competencies and Responsibilities in Coaching

*Denotes Level of Responsibility. Please list Yes or No in each Area

Functional Areas Competency Area Coaching Level 1 Club Coach 2

Yes / No Yes / No

Set the vision and strategy Understand the big picture * **

Align and govern * **

Analyse needs * **

Set the vision *

Develop strategy * **

Shape the environment Create an action plan * **

Organise setting and personnel * **

Identify and recruit athletes , staff and resources

* **

Safeguard participants *** ***

Develop progress markets *

Build Relationships Lead and influence *

Manage **

Manage relationships * **

Be an educator *

Conduct Practices and structure competitions

Guide practice * **

Structure competition * **

Read and react to the field Observe * **

Make decisions and adjust * **

Record and evaluate * **

Learn and reflect Evaluate session and program * **

Self-reflect and self-monitor * **

Engage in professional development

* **

Innovate * **

5. Knowledge Areas Level 1

Professional Knowledge

Sport Governance rules and regulations. Facilities and equipment. Techniques and tactics Agree / Disagree. Notes

Athletes Athlete’s capabilities and stages of development. Athletes motivation development Agree / Disagree. Notes

Sport Science Growth and development. Medicine, nutrition, first aid and injury prevention, Psychology and sociology. Biomechanics. Physiology. Lifestyle. Agree / Disagree. Notes

Anti-Doping WADA guidelines - To include WADA on-line Quiz or CoachTrue Agree / Disagree. Notes

Sport Management The business of sport Agree / Disagree. Notes

Foundational Skills Language (oral, written and reading) Basic math, science and technology. Basic computer skills. Agree / Disagree. Notes

6. Knowledge Areas Level 2

Professional Knowledge

Sport Governance rules and regulations. Facilities and equipment. Techniques and tactics Agree / Disagree. Notes

Athletes Athlete’s capabilities and stages of development. Athletes motivation development Agree / Disagree. Notes

Sport Science Growth and development. Medicine, nutrition, first aid and injury prevention, Psychology and sociology. Biomechanics. Physiology. Lifestyle. Agree / Disagree. Notes

Anti-Doping WADA guidelines - To include WADA on-line Quiz and CoachTrue Agree / Disagree. Notes:

Sport Management The business of sport Agree / Disagree. Notes

Foundational Skills Language (oral, written and reading) Basic math, science and technology. Basic computer skills. Agree / Disagree. Notes

7. Interpersonal Knowledge

Social Context

Macro and Micro Coaching Structures Ethics and participants’ welfare

Parents and entourage Fellow Coaches

Officials , Referees , Clubs, Schools, Federations

Macro-institutions (i.e. Government) Media Agree / Disagree. Notes:

Agree / Disagree. Notes:

Relationships

Communication Empathy and Sympathy

Active listening and questioning Appropriate personal conduct

Athlete and group management. Athlete and group education Agree / Disagree. Notes: Agree / Disagree. Notes:

Coaching Methodology

Learning theory and methodology Planning, organisation and delivery.

Creating a positive learning climate. Observation, evaluation and feedback.

Demonstration and explanation. Instructing and facilitating. Agree / Disagree. Notes:

Agree / Disagree. Notes:

Intrapersonal Knowledge

Coaching Philosophy

Identity Values

Beliefs Attitudes Agree / Disagree. Notes:

Agree / Disagree. Notes:

Leadership styles

Lifelong Learning Learning Competency

Autonomy and Responsibility Mind-Set

Self-reflection Critical Thinking and Synthesis

Innovation Generation of Knowledge Agree / Disagree. Notes:

Agree / Disagree. Notes:

8. Standards and Awards

“European Coaching Passport”

Achievement Standards

EWF Weightlifting Coach

National Federation Continental Federation

University / Higher Education Awards

EWF in partnership with other Coach education institutions and agency awards

Master Coach Level 4

University or Post Graduate Degree

Senior Coach Level 3

Diploma or Degree

Club Coach Level 2

Diploma

Club Coach Assistant

Level 1 Assistant

Level 5 EQF Level 4 EQF

* EQF - European Qualifications Framework Alignment

Agree / Disagree. Notes:

Coaching Pathway

Athlete Training Age Weightlifting Skill Classification

Coach Development Pathway

0 Physical Literacy Level 1 Club Coach

1-2 Novice Level 1 Club Coach / Level 2 Club Coach

3-5 Provincial / National Level 2 Club Coach / Level 3 Performance Coach

5-8 National / International Level 3 High Performance Coach

8-12 International / World Level 3 / Level 4 High Performance Coach

12+ Masters Level 1 Club Coach+

Agree / Disagree. Notes:

9. Coaching Awards

Level 1 Assistant to Level 1 Club Coach - SAMPLE

Level 1 Coaching Outcomes:

Introduce the basic movements of the Core lifts and assisted exercises to beginners

Apply and correct basic weightlifting skills to ensure that each athlete has the opportunity for optimal learning and performance in a simple coaching environment

Identify basic common faults in technique

Develop and produce an 8 week training programme for a beginner or novice athlete.

Demonstrate coaching competencies relevant to a Level 1 Coach

Level 1 Coaching Competencies:

Valuing Problem Solving Interaction Critical Thinking Leadership

Valuing

Articulates his/her own values regarding a specific coaching situation. Chooses a previously-taught, well-defined course of action in a simple coaching situation. Provides a basic rationale for his/her choice of a course of action.

Problem Solving

Solves a limited number of simple coaching problems posed in an environment where all the variables are under control.

Interaction

Undertakes some reflection about his/her own ways of interacting and intervening with others. Applies fundamental learning principles appropriate to the given coaching situation. Communicates clearly a simple message

Critical Thinking

Recognizes the need to gather information and think about own experiences in order to assess their importance as a basis for taking future decisions and action.

Leadership

Brings about a positive outcome to a simple coaching situation. Has a positive influence on the behaviour of individuals, groups or teams. Works collaboratively with others. Recognizes the efforts of others.

Coaching Level Objectives Content Duration

Level 1 Assistant Coach

Weightlifting for Fitness and

Sport

Role: Plan, implement sessions

for introducing the lifts

IWF – Level 1 Club Coach Role: Plan, implement and review

sessions for Athletes and Novice

Lifters

Assist basic coaching skills

relevant to fundamental/early

train to train stage Demonstrate

coaching competencies relevant

to the IWF Level 1 Club Coach

Manual

Subject to IWF permission

Provide basic coaching skills in line with the IWF Level 1 Club Coaching Manual

Subject to IWF permission

Planning, organising, assisting coaching and reviewing sessions fundamental/early train to train stage)

Ethics and Fair Play

WADA On-line Quiz

Practical Coaching Test

Code of Ethics

WADA Anti-Doping Protocol

IWF Rules and Regulations

Practical Coaching Test

Current 1st Aid Certificate

60 + hours, 8-15 hours logged experience. Minimum 2 days contact time. To progress to Club

Coach. A minimum

of 6 months active

participation

8 Hours contact

time

Coaching Awards

Frame of Reference

Level 1 Assistant to Club Coach

Outcomes: Duration: Assessment:

10. Coaching Award

Level 2 Club Coach – SAMPLE

The Club Coach will have successfully completed the Level 1 Assistant Coach and Level 1 Club Coach. The Club Coach will have achieved at least an “intermediate” degree of competency, delivering an optimal training program in a complex environment. For the purpose of this document the following definitions apply. A “complex” coaching situation has the following characteristics:

the performance factors are not well-defined

the coach bears complete responsibility

the consequence of error is significant

the coach is expected to be at the cutting edge of knowledge and practice

the coach is expected to produce innovative and novel responses to the demands of the situation

Objectives are long-term.

Level 2 Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course:

Conduct a postural analysis and functional screen test for a lifter

Evaluate their competence to supervise athletes training in a weightlifting environment.

Demonstrate and apply the principles of training as they relate to weightlifting

Design and implement a12 week weightlifting periodised plan for their athlete

Apply coaching competencies relevant to Level 2 Club Coach

Introduce Video analysis during technique training

Design a 12 month periodised training plan for their athlete

Produce a Training Cycle Method Statement Level 2 Coaching Competencies:

Valuing

Recognizes ethical dilemmas underlying coaching-related problems and relates them to his/her framework of ethical practice. Considers possible ethical consequences of decisions and/or actions.

Problem Solving

Solves a variety of moderately complex problems posed in an environment where some variables may be unknown, uncontrolled or unpredictable.

Interaction

Understands his/her own ways of interacting and intervening with others. Intervenes to help individuals and groups progress towards a desired goal. Applies all teaching and learning principles appropriate to more complex coaching situations. Brings a positive outcome to more complex coaching situations, under stress and/or in situations where the consequences of error are more significant. Manages and/or resolves conflicts of a moderate nature.

Critical Thinking

Applies analytical frameworks from other areas to solving coaching problems. Sees coaching problems and issues in a larger sport and/or social context. Seeks other points of view and ways of practising, by reflecting upon other coaches' and leaders' decisions and actions. Seeks to understand the reasons behind decision or action and articulates his/her own opinion.

Leadership

Challenges the status quo in order to bring about a better future outcome. Acts as a role model for others.

10. Coaching Award

Level 2 Club Coach – SAMPLE

Coaching Level Objectives Content Duration

Level 2 Development

Role: Plan, implement, review

sessions for Novice to Intermediate

Lifters

Provide coaching skills relevant

to train to compete stage

Exhibit competencies relevant

to the EWF Level 2 coach

* Subject to IWF permission

Planning, organising, coaching and reviewing sessions up to a season / 12 months

Technical, tactical, mental, physical, personal, lifestyle capacities (train to train/early train to compete stage)

Ethics

100 + hours, 30-

40 hours logged

experience

including a

minimum of 1

year coaching

experience

Level 2 Performance

Role: Prepare participants for

competition at club/national level

Provide coaching skills relevant to train to compete / train to win stage for IWF Competition Olympic Weightlifting Exhibit competencies relevant

to the EWF Level 2 coach

* Subject to IWF permission

Planning, organising, coaching and reviewing sessions/up to 12 months

Competition preparation and strategies. ADAMS procedures ,

National Referee Exam

Ethics

20 + hours

(minimum 75

hours logged

coaching )

including 1 year

coaching and

competition

experience

Notes:

Coaching Awards

Frame of Reference

Level 2 Club Coach Outcomes: Duration: Assessment: