How do I become a coach?
If you have been inspired to get involved in sport as a coach you are probably wondering how do I go about getting support and guidance. It can often be a daunting prospect for many parents, young leaders or general enthusiast who are approached to coach, but its not a lonely task as you may think!
First things first! Find a mentor. A mentor is great way to ease yourself into a coaching position, it will give you a better insight into what the role involves and most importantly whether or not you like it! Once you have established this you can then look to take on the role more permanently.
If you cannot find a mentor at the club which has approached you then try to link up with another local club coach who may be willing. Learning from more experienced coaches is the best and easiest way to develop.
What next?
Once you have decided to take on the role you will need to contact your National Governing Body to find out when a Level 1 coaching qualification is running. The reality here is that you may have to travel to access a course and it will cost between £100 - £200 (depending on your sport). The best thing to do is ask your club if they can support you financially and in return you will given them 6 month/12 months guaranteed coaching time. Remember, if you don’t ask then you don’t get.
Once you have qualified as a Level 1 coach you will also need to consider the following:
• Getting a CRB check completed (your NGB, Community Voluntary Services, County Sports Partnership or Local Authority should be able to help you with this)
• Booking onto a First Aid course
• Getting training in Child Protection and Equity (although you should complete these as part of your Level 1course)
• Joining your NGB’s coaches association (this will cover you for public liability insurance)
Once you have completed the above you will be in a good positon to develop your skills and experience and develop through the UK coaching framework.
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