Rachael Claridge UKCC Endurance Level 3 Coach

What is Coaching?

Mentor – Adviserguide/support through a process

Instructor – Teachorder/show how to do something

Coach – Trainerimprove performance of the athlete from their current level to their desired level.

What is ‘UKCC’ Coaching?

The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a development framework that supports the:•development of governing body of sport coach-education programmes•endorsement of governing body of sport coach-education programmes•continuous improvement of governing body sport coach-education programmes

UKCC Principles

•Puts Riders at the heart of what we do •Flexible qualification for all in all coaching environments•Discipline specific• Builds on existing good practice and provides a career structure• Ongoing opportunities for training and development•Aspiring Coaches can be assured of standardised qualification

What is the Coaching Process?

Planning

•Organising & Planning

•Identification of participants needs

•Planning activities & exercises to meet needs & progress development

•Checking facilities & equipment are safe to use

Doing•Guiding, Challenging and Directing

•Introducing session goals

•Conducting a warm up to prepare horses and participants•Mentally and physically and reduce the risk of injury

•Provide demonstrations to show key points or correct action

•Allow opportunities to practice skills

•Observe and analyse practice to point out and correct ineffective/incorrect practice

•Conduct a cool down to prepare horse & participants for the end of the coaching session and to minimise the risk of injury

Reviewing•Monitoring & Evaluating

•Evaluating the session against targets & goals

•Indentify areas for improvement

•Design adaptations to plans based on participant performance, needs and goals

Key Elements of the Coaching Process?•Rider Centric

•Goal Setting

•Observation

•Gap Analysis

•Action Planning

•Motivating

•Monitoring & Evaluating

•Feedback & Review Plans

Topics for Coaching?

Equine behaviour &psychology

Tack & Specialist Equipment

Fitness & nutrition for horse & rider

Rules & Top Tips

Riding Position , Flat & Pole work

Equine anatomy & physiology

Health & Safety First Aid

Crewing & Vet Gates

Sportspsychology

My route to Coaching?

2010 UKCC Assessor (HR & Project Management Professional)

2012/13 Achieved Level 3

2010/11 Achieved Level 2

Some of my case studies

Level 1 - Assistant Coach Assists more qualified coaches

Level 2 - Club/Regional Same as Level 1 +Delivers & reviews coaching sessions to

individuals or groups

Level 3 - Club/Regional/NationalSame as Level 1 and 2+Including International Squads – Plan,

implement, analyse & revise annual coaching programmes for individuals or groups

How do you find an Endurance GB Coach?

• Endurance GB Handbook• Endurance GB Website• Endurance GB Magazine•Endurance GB Forum•Endurance GB Facebook Page•Endurance GB Twitter Page UKCC L3 Coaches

Julie MartinRachael Claridge

Judith PiggotBeccy Broughton-Booker

EGB UKCC Coaches are located nationally

Rachael ClaridgeUKCC L3 & Assessor

Pam JamesUKCC L3

Sally HallUKCC L3

Nikki PearsonUKCC L1

Beccy Broughton-Booker

UKCC L3

Joanne ForsterUKCC L1

Cindy RussellUKCC L3,

Assessor IV and Lead Assessor IV

Pam JamesUKCC L3

Sue LeesUKCC L2

Rachel AtkinsonUKCC L3 & Assessor

Julie MartinUKCC L3

Michelle MatthewsUKCC L2

Judith Piggot (EGB/SERC)

UKCC L3

Rosemary AtfieldUKCC L3

Andrea BakerUKCC L3

Louise NapthineUKCC L2