Coach Mentors 2022:

• EXPRESS VNL: Wendy Jacobsen
• POWER Rep teams: Sarndra Kennerley, Gayle Lambert 

Program:

Objectives:

• To develop Boroondara Netball Association POWER coaches ie) “Coach the Coaches”
• To ensure that players are being taught the correct skills
• Encourage coaches to progress their Netball Victoria coach accreditation: Foundation > Development > Intermediate > Advanced > Elite
• Encourage coaches to complete relevant Netball Victoria on-line high-performance learning modules ie) Expect Respect, Select for Netball Success, Coaching Our Way.
• To facilitate a pathway for coaches to Boroondara Express teams
• Provide direction, guidance and support to team coaches

Individual Coach Performance Plan:

• Each coach completes an ICPP Individual-Coach-Performance-Plan 
• The ICPP is submitted to the relevant Coach Mentor for assessment.
• This identifies the coach's NEEDS and forms the basis for their individual professional development PLAN

Observation & Feedback:

The Coach Mentor will rotate amongst POWER teams every 2 – 3 weeks: 

Training:

• To observe and provide feedback to coaches during drink breaks & after the session (not during)
• Feedback to be provided to the coach only (not players)
• Coach to submit a session plan to be implemented & assessed at training - x2 per season
• Feedback will include:
  • Organisation of session
  • Coach and player communication
  • Conduct of drill using coaching points
  • Examples of positive feedback
  • Structure of team and player awareness

Matches:

• To observe coach feedback to players during breaks, pre and post matches
• To observe coach decisions regarding player positioning & changes on court
• To provide feedback to coaches during match breaks & after the match relating to above observations
• Discuss skills and drills to use for follow-up training session

Accreditation:

• Coaches are encouraged to update their NCAS coaching accreditation as required: Foundation > Development > Intermediate > Advanced > Elite
• Costs are subsidised by BNA 

Support:

• Coach Mentors perform end of season coach REVIEWS
• Mentors provide hands-on coach support and advice as required
• Mentors provide phone support as required

Funding: sponsored by Bendigo Bank

• Coach Mentor remuneration
• Coach accreditation course subsidies