Coach Mentor Program
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
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- 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