Coaching
Welcome to the NEW Education and Training section of the Disability Sport Wales website.
As coaches, volunteers or professionals within sport, learning about what we do and how we go about doing it effectively is never-ending journey, through some really good stuff (i.e. watching our performer attain their potential), but also some quite uncomfortable stuff (i.e. pratices which might not have worked quite as well as we had hoped)! Our learning takes place in a multitude of different arenas: each time we think about what we have done, and what the individuals in our charge got from the session; or if when we see someone else delivering something which we have ourselves delivered, but in a way which is different, and new, and exciting for the performers; or when we chat to other coaches, volunteers or professionals in sport on the side-lines, about issues and challenges they have faced, and what their solutions were. Learning about our sports is not something that finishes when we gain our qualifications, or exists at a constant level after we ourselves have finished participating as a performer in our own right; but it is something that evolves, matures and challenges us, right the way through our involvement.
So, the addition of a specific education and training role within Disability Sport Wales is an exciting move. It will enable all of us involved with disability sport to continue to challenge our thinking and practice through involvement with education and training, and to encourage those who are not currently involved with disability sport to become more proactive in their inclusive provision and practice. Coaches, volunteers and professionals in sport are the life-blood, and we all have valuable experiences to share and utilise in what we do on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. If you have any queries, questions or comments relating to education and training, please send an email to Fiona Reid (education and training consultant for Disability Sport Wales) : fiona.reid@fdsw.org.uk
Information
- Coaching Courses - Visit this page to take a closer look at forthcoming courses that may interest you!
- www.coachingwales.com - The Sports Council has launched its own website devoted to providing guidance and support for anyone interested in becoming a coach or improving their existing coaching skills - why not takes a moment to visit the site and see how you can get further involved in coaching.
Disability Sport Wales is indebted to the good works and support of our volunteers and coaches. Whether you are an experienced coach or interested in becoming a leader or level 1 instructor we can point you in the right direction. This section of the website will highlight all the disability sport courses being run by Disability Sport Wales programme please contact us if you would like to enrol or receive further details.
Profile
Name: Liam Holt
Age: 22
Local Authority: Cardiff
Occupation: Student
How many hours a week do you usually work?
How did you first get involved in Disability Sport? Following the Wheelchair Spectacular 2005, Liam started playing wheelchair basketball in Cardiff
Where do you volunteer for Disability Sport? Cardiff Celts Wheelchair Basketball Club
What are your roles & responsibilities? Assistant Coach and Players Representative on the Club Committee
What do you enjoy most about volunteering in Disability Sport? Seeing the enjoyment that people of all abilities can get from sport.
In what ways has Disability Sport helped you to develop? It has helped me develop coaching skills and confidence to pass on my experience and knowledge to others.
What are your future aspirations with Disability Sport or volunteering in sport? To achieve my level 2 wheelchair basketball coaching certificate. Hopefully to gain the opportunity to coach players at higher levels at some point in the future.
