Coaching is essential part of our game that we value.
Te Ohu Ikaroa Touch aim to offer development opportunities for all levels and ages. Coaches can be categorised within 4 community groups Foundation, Development, Performance, and High Performance
A coach will sit in one or more of these communities as they look to assist players.
Which coaching community or communities do you sit within?
An example of a coach that sits in more than one community is a coach that coaches an Open Mixed Provincial Team (Performance) but also coaches their 5 year old son’s school team (Foundation). Many of coaching skills cross over but you will require different approaches with each team to meet the needs of all.
Practical Courses
Te Ohu Ikaroa Touch will aim to have practical coaching opportunities across the region or link you to opportunities run by the National body if TOI cannot provide
Foundation courses – Aim to have at least one course in your province *If one is not advertised through your province, please express your interest so they can look at options moving forward
Development course – There will be at least one course run for the entire region. As there is usually only one a year, you may have to lock the scheduled date in early *If you are unable to attend the advertised course in the region, please express your interest so they can look at options moving forward (BUT note options are limited in this space).
Performance Conference – There is only one conference (2 days) held each year that is run by Touch NZ Community Coaching. *If you are interested in this space, start planning early. Event usually runs in September. Expressions of Interest open up in June/July
Other opportunities
Emerging Playing Programme – Coach – An opportunity for Development to Performance level coaches to progress their craft working with some of the best rangatahi within the region over 2 days. The programme is usually run in September/October. Expressions of Interest open up in June/July
Online Courses
There are some great online courses and resources that are on offer
Go to www.sporttutor.nz/touchnz
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