Planning, Planning, Reviewing Reviewing and Safetyand Safety

Why do we Plan? Plan each session to ensure that it:

Is safe Is motivating Leads to improved

skill development Is fun Is progressive

The Planning Process1.Information gathering

2.Setting goals

3.Programming activities

4.Reviewing the session

Information GatheringAge of participants

Number of participants in session

Skill level of participants

What equipment and space you have to work with

Any illness or injury

Setting GoalsWhat are the main aims of

the session?

Are you looking to cover one sport? One skill?

Programming Activities – Parts of a Training Session

Session introduction

Warm up

Skill/fitness activities (use a 'Game Sense' approach where appropriate)

Cool down

Review

Selecting/Designing ActivitiesWhen selecting or designing an activity, ensure that it:

Involves all participants most of the time

Is motivating and/or fun

Is safe

Is relatively easy to organise

Has a logical flow from previous activities

Teaching Tips – SafetyDiscuss:

Safety linesWearing of safety equipmentAvoidance of rough surfacesActivities in confined areas

Teaching Tips – SafetyDistribution of equipment:

Distribute in a safe,orderly fashion

Equipment monitors can be nominated

Don’t leave equipment lying around

Explain how to collect equipment at the conclusion of each lesson

Ensure that all equipment is returned

Injury ManagementStop the activity

Talk to the person

Observe the injured part

Prevent further injury(via the three options below)

Get help (Severe injury)

RICER regime (Less severe injury) – See next slide for detail

Play on (Minor injury)

Injury Management – RICER RegimeImmediate management of sprains, strains, corks, bumps and bruises should follow this procedure:

RestIceCompressionElevationReferral

Reviewing the Session Self reflection tools:

Diary

Mentor

Video self-analysis

Self-evaluation checklist

Seek feedback from participants, parents and other coaches

Consider what you do well, not just what you need to improve

Reviewing the SessionAt the end of each session the coach should ask:

Did the Participants enjoy the session?

Did they get something out of the session?

Did I enjoy the session?

Modify the next coaching session based on this review process