Coach Development Framework
Squash NZ are pleased to announce the new Strategic Coaching Plan, Athlete Pathway and Coach Development Framework. The plans have been developed by the National Coaching Director, Coaching Advisory Panel, National Coach, Sport and Recreation New Zealand and over 120 coaches from across the districts who contributed to the plans in a series of road shows nationwide to continually up skill themselves in their chosen area of coaching.
The framework is modular based and will be delivered regionally, giving districts flexibility in what is delivered to suit their needs. Please read the guiding notes for more details.
The framework modules and coach development materials and resources are already underway with the completion of the Get Started (Mod 1), the Online Get Started in Squash (Ext 1a) and Online Safety Concepts (Ext 1b). Under development after that will be the Small Nix community Mod 2 and 2a.
Click below to access the two online modules:
 
As development progresses contents of the modules will be posted on the Coaching Section of the Squash New Zealand Website.
Please note that this is an ongoing development process which will be put in place over the next few years, so please be patient as we look forward to a bright and exciting future in squash coaching.
Please click on these links to access the Coach Development Framework and the Guiding Notes
Outline of each Coaching Module
Below is an introduction into each of the Coaching Modules. These will be added to as each module is released.
Module 1: Get Started
The "Get Started" Course is made up of three modules;
- Module 1: Get Started in Squash Coaching
- Extension module 1a: Get Started Online
- Extension module 1b: Safety Concepts Online
This module is designed to give coaches the tools and information that they need to "GET STARTED" in squash coaching. The coach will receive information such as;
- How to coach
- Safefty Concepts
- Basic squash specific techniques and strategies
The extension modules should be completed online prior to attendance of Module 1 by logging in to the Squash New Zealand website and completing both of the extension modules.
Squash NZ National Coaching Conferences 2012
Squash NZ will be hosting two Coaching Conferences in March 2012. These will be held in Hamilton and Dunedin and will have two streams to them - Community Coaching and High Performance Coaching. The Conferences will be run by Dave Clarke (National Coaching Director) and Paul Hornsby (National High Performance Coach). Registrations will be on a strictly first come first serve basis with 16 places available in the Community Stream and 12 in the High Performance. Please note that registrations in the HP stream are only open to coaches currently working in a District programme or working with National Squad athletes. Registrations close Feb 24th or before if full up and should be e mailed to davec@sportbop.co.nz
North Island Coaching Conference
Where: Hamilton Tennis and Squash Club, 325 Tristram Street, Hamilton - www.hstc.co.nz
When: Saturday 3rd March and Sunday 4th March
2012 NI Coach Conference - Download the flyer here 
South Island Coaching Conference
Where: Otago Squash Club, 44 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin - www.otagosquashclub.co.nz
When: Saturday 10th March and Sunday 11th March
2012 SI Coach Conference - Download the flyer here |
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