| Characteristics
of the Coaching Streams
Intro to Squash Training and Certification
The Coaching Foundations Course and Multi-Sport Modules, Part
A, provide all the coach training that is required to meet
the needs of recreational beginners of all ages and progress
them through to the start of the intermediate level.
The emphasis is on safety and an enjoyable learning experience
in a non-threatening environment.
After receiving training, s/he may seek certification as either
a Squash Assistant or a Squash Instructor.
Example:
Squash Assistant: Physical Education Teachers,
Squash-playing Parents, Students, Top juniors. Part time or
volunteer instruction of beginners and working under the supervision
of a club pro.
Squash Instructor: Part or full time Assistant
coach working under the supervision of a club pro with better
beginners.
The Squash Assistant Certification is required for anybody
who is teaching beginners in an institution, facility or club.
The Squash Instructor Certification is a pre-requisite for
coaches who wish to further their coaching certification by
taking the Intermediate Coaching Course.
Intermediate and Intro to Competition
Training and Certification
The Intermediate Coaching Course and Multi-sport Modules,
Part A, covers all that is required to be trained to meet
the needs of recreational and competitive intermediates. After
training, these coaches may seek evaluation as an Intermediate
Instructor in the Instruction Stream OR a Club Coach in the
Competitive Stream depending upon their coaching goals. Evaluations
for these certifications differ: type of athletes, depth of
analysis, length of evaluation process and extra requirements.
Coaches do not have to be certified as an Intermediate Instructor
before taking the Club Coach certification.
Certification as a Club Coach is a pre-requisite for coaches
wishing to further their coaching certification by taking
the Provincial Coaching Course.
Instruction Stream
Instruction/Intermediate: This type of instructor
helps players refine basic squash skills and introduces intermediate
strokes and related performance skills to intermediate, recreational
players. In addition, h/she is able to schedule, plan and
promote programs and activities, including fun tournaments,
suitable for the recreational players of all levels and ages
in a Club. The goals of this group of players are more short-termed.
After receiving training at the Intermediate Coaching Course
and at Multi-Sport Module Part B, s/he will seek certification
as an Intermediate Instructor.
Intermediate Instructor: Assistant coach
in a club. Coach at a small club, facility or institution.
Full time or part time.
Long Term Athlete Development Module –
Learning to Train and Training to Train
Competition Stream
Competition/Introduction: This type
of coach will be trained to work with all levels of recreations
players as above. In addition they will also be trained to
work with juniors and young adults who are more competitive
and have potential to become our next stream of high performance
players. These athletes train to refine their intermediate
squash skills and train on a seasonal basis to improve their
general fitness. The sport provides an opportunity to teach
values, develop social skills, and train for competition in
regional tournaments. After receiving training at the Intermediate
Coaching Course and at Multi-Sport Module Part B, s/he will
seek certification as a Club Coach.
Club Coach: Full time Club Professional
in a club. Assistant coach at a major club. Head coach at
a small club, facility or institution. Work in programs being
offered by their province.
Club Coach certification is a pre-requisite for coaches who
wish to move into the Competition/Development program and
become a Provincial Coach.
Long Term Athlete Development Module –
Training to Train and Training to compete
Competition/Developement: This type of coach will be trained to work high caliber juniors and young adults, aged 14 and over, who require long-term competitive training for city and regional tournaments and for Provincial/Territorial junior teams, including the Canada Winter Games. Specification of all performance factors is trained at this level.
Long Term Athlete Development Module – Training to Train and Training to compete
After receiving training at the Provincial Coaching Course and at the 6 NCCP Multi-Sport Modules, he/she will seek certification as a Provincial Junior Joach.
Provincial Junior Coach: Full time Club professional or Head Coach in a major club.
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