Welcome to e-Coach,
Cycling Australia's official coaching e-newsletter.
It has been an exciting quarter of coaching! The new Level 1 MTB Coaching Course has been incorporated into the coach education structure. Full coach courses have been successfully delivered in Melbourne and Brisbane and more are on the horizon in WA and NSW.
Congratulations
to Andy Browne, BMX NT State Coaching Director, who was named 2011 BMX Coach of the Year at the BMX
National Championships in May.
Andy has been instrumental in supporting the development and preparation of young riders for the Champbikx/Probikx Series and BMX National Championships.
Well done to everyone who has attended a recent CycleSkill, Road & Track, BMX or MTB coaching course. We welcome you to the fold and look forward
to supporting you as you work to become an accredited coach.
Cycling Australia establishes partnership with Human Kinetics
We are excited to inform you that Cycling Australia and Human Kinetics have formed a partnership to service the sport's coaches. Linking with Human Kinetics will provide discounts on the purchase of and priority access to some excellent coaching resources...........more>
Upcoming coaching courses across Australia
NCAS Coaching Courses will be delivered around Australia during August. Find out more information on upcoming CycleSkill, Level 1 Road & Track and Level 1 Mountain Bike coaching courses. Register now! Places are limited...........more>
Coach workforce survey - Have your say
Deakin University is investigating the way coaches' work at all levels of Australian sport.
The Australian Coaching Workforce Study
seeks to profile coaches
to gain a better understanding of the parameters of coaching work, the personal and financial investments coaches make, how they are supported, and what is needed to further their development..........more>
ASC's Sport Magazine - Surviving your first coaching session
It may seem a big responsibility at first and you may feel a little nervous, but you can survive your first session, and enjoy the experience‚ with a little pre-planning. Review this article in from the ASC’s Sports Coach Magazine called “Surviving your first coaching session"..........more>
Register now for Sports CONNECT Webinar on cycling
Sports CONNECT will be hosting a webinar on cycling on Thursday 11 August at 1.00pm (AEST). This webinar will look at the way cycling
is working on providing opportunities for people with disability to get involved with their sport. This webinar is an opportunity for cycling coaches to gain a better understanding on how to be inclusive in sport. Register now!..........more>
No place for bullies: Creating a bully free environment in sport
Wayne Goldsmith is a world renowned coach, performance manager, writer, sports consultant and motivator. His coaching, thinking and teaching has influenced some of the world's leading athletes, coaches and teams. Read his interesting article on bullying and some of the things you should be aware of as a coach ..........more>
Effective coach & athlete relationships
Athlete Assessments was created by former Australian Olympic rower Bo Hansen,
to provide personality profiling tools for athletes and for coaches, so they are able to improve their performance and realise their true potential. For coaches, Athlete Assessments recognises the incredible contribution every coach can make to the lives of the athletes they look after..........more>
Check out the 2011 National Coach Calendar for details on upcoming courses that are available to apply to attend throughout the country.
Coaches must renew accreditation every four years. To do so please download and complete the Coach Accreditation Renewal Form and send it to CA/BMXA before your accreditation expires.
Coaches must have a valid First Aid certificate including CPR certification. Any coach without the required certification is not covered by CA insurance.
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We are excited to inform you that Cycling Australia and Human Kinetics have formed a partnership to service the sport's coaches. Linking with Human Kinetics will provide discounts on the purchase of and priority access to some excellent coaching resources...........
NCAS Coaching Courses will be delivered around Australia during August. Find out more information on upcoming CycleSkill, Level 1 Road & Track and Level 1 Mountain Bike coaching courses. Register now! Places are limited...........
Deakin University is investigating the way coaches' work at all levels of Australian sport.
The Australian Coaching Workforce Study
seeks to profile coaches
to gain a better understanding of the parameters of coaching work, the personal and financial investments coaches make, how they are supported, and what is needed to further their development..........
It may seem a big responsibility at first and you may feel a little nervous, but you can survive your first session, and enjoy the experience‚ with a little pre-planning. Review this article in from the ASC’s Sports Coach Magazine called “Surviving your first coaching session"..........
Sports CONNECT will be hosting a webinar on cycling on Thursday 11 August at 1.00pm (AEST). This webinar will look at the way cycling
is working on providing opportunities for people with disability to get involved with their sport. This webinar is an opportunity for cycling coaches to gain a better understanding on how to be inclusive in sport. Register now!..........
Wayne Goldsmith is a world renowned coach, performance manager, writer, sports consultant and motivator. His coaching, thinking and teaching has influenced some of the world's leading athletes, coaches and teams. Read his interesting article on bullying and some of the things you should be aware of as a coach ..........
Athlete Assessments was created by former Australian Olympic rower Bo Hansen,
to provide personality profiling tools for athletes and for coaches, so they are able to improve their performance and realise their true potential. For coaches, Athlete Assessments recognises the incredible contribution every coach can make to the lives of the athletes they look after..........
