Hockey Coaching Courses

Coming up

29th - 31st October 2008 - VRQ Level 1 Coaching Assistant
The course is suitable for those with some experience of playing hockey, and perhaps of helping in a coaching or teaching environment.

This is a 17 hour course at University College Plymouth, Marjon. Cost: £140.

Download the details here.

In the past

17th May - 22nd June 2008 - Level Two Hockey Coaching Award
Exeter: 10th & 11th May; 7th & 8th June 2008
Bristol: 17th & 18th May; 21st & 22nd June 2008

Level One & Two Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport
These level 1 & level 2 courses are linked to the national occupational standards and could form and important part of your coach development programme. More importantly, coaches who attend and work through the courses will have a better understanding of strength and conditioning and will be able to help their athletes improve their performance.

Level 1 - download details
When: 8th & 9th April 2008.
Location: Streatham Sports Centre, Exeter University, Exeter.
Cost:£135.

Level 2 - download details
When: 1st, 2nd & 15th July 2008.
Location: Streatham Sports Centre, Exeter University, Exeter.
Cost:£250.

Sunday 23rd September 2007 - FREE Coaching Workshop
The West Hockey Association, in partnership with England Hockey, are able to offer you the opportunity to attend a FREE Coaching Workshop at Bristol University, Coombe Dingle pitch on SUNDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER from 10am - 1pm.
Come and be updated on Core Skills etc.
The Workshop will be led by Martin Rodgers (England Hockey Senior Centrally Contracted Coach and Coach to England Women's U21 squad) and will involve pitch work and video footage (classroom).
Contact Jamie Oxley if you wish to attend.
Full address is Coombe Lane, Coombe Dingle, Bristol BS9 2BJ.

23rd - 30th September 2007 - Level One Hockey Coaching Assistant Award
This is a Vocationally Related Award, made in partnership with 1st4sport Qualifications (Awarding Body), giving an externally accredited qualification that sits on the National Qualifications Framework.
It is the minimum qualification for those who assist with hockey coaching sessions and is intended to provide the essential skills and knowledge necessary to assist a more qualified coach to run a safe and enjoyable session.

• Dates: Sunday 23rd Sept (10am-6pm), Wednesday 26th Sept (6:30pm-9:30pm), Sunday 30th Sept (10am-6pm)
• Venue: College of St Mark & St John, Derriford Road, Plymouth
• Cost: £135.00. This includes England Hockey Course Registration Fee, Course Resources and voucher to download coaching material (one year subscription) from the web.
• Applications: The closing date for applications is Friday 10th August 2007. However as the maximum number of candidates who can attend this course is 24 you are advised to submit your application as early as possible.

19th May to 17th June 2007 - Level Two Hockey Coach Award
This is the qualification for those who wish to coach the techniques of the game beyond an introductory level and apply them to tactical play and the coaching of teams. It is only suitable for those with experience of coaching hockey.

Venue: The May sessions will be held at St Luke’s Science & Sports College, Harts Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter and the June sessions will be held at the University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol.

Cost: £375.00, which includes VRQ Registration (through 1st 4 Sport), resources, voucher for one year’s subscription to Level Two online resources, tutor fees, assessment fees and marking of portfolio.

4th-25th May 2006 - VRQ Level One Coaching Award
The candidate can expect the tutor to introduce:

• Basic techniques
• Principles of play
• Use of small-sided games
• The rules of the game
• Underpinning theory knowledge
• Skills to create a safe, enjoyable and effective environment

13th-22nd January 2006 - Level One Coaching Award
Ashmoor Recreation Centre, Ashburton (Sundays) and Newton Abbot Leisure Centre (Fridays)
Cost: £110
Download details and application form here (PDF document).

12 May - 26 May 2005 - VRQ Level One Coach Award.
Dragon Leisure Centre, Bodmin, Cornwall
COST: £110.00
This is a Vocationally Related Award, made in partnership with 1st 4 Sport Awarding Body, giving an externally accredited qualification that sits on the National Qualifications Framework.
It is the minimum qualification for those who assist with hockey coaching sessions and is intended to provide the essential skills and knowledge necessary to run a safe and enjoyable session for players to be introduced to the game and helped to improve.

Download the application form here. (Adobe Acrobat format)

4th, 6th & 18th January 2004 - Level One Coaching Award
Course FULL
Sunday 4th January 2004, 10am to 6pm, Marjons
Tuesday 6th January 2004, 6.30 to 9.30pm, Stonehouse Barracks
Sunday 18th January 2004, 10am to 6pm, Plymouth College

Specifically designed for those requiring an introduction to coaching. Candidates should have playing experience, a leader’s certificate or be involved in teaching/coaching the game at a basic level. This includes primary school teachers, club volunteers and helpers, parents, players, umpires, newly qualified teachers and anyone aged 18 years and over who wants to become involved in coaching.

The PHDG is delighted to welcome Jane Cornelius as Head Tutor to run the course. Jane has recently been appointed as the New RDM for the West taking over from Anne Baker.

Cost:
£90 per candidate to non member clubs and schools
£45 to member clubs and schools

4th September 2003 - Leaders Award – ‘8 new leaders’
At the end of August eight young leaders completed their leadership award which is the first step on the coaching ladder. After completing the award the leaders will now be using their new skills to help at local junior clubs or at their schools. Well done to: Donna Wilson, Steven Moran, Holly Uden, Jamie Stormont, Rob Tippett, Olly Cowan-Darcy, Dominic Lovett and Russell Lyth.

6th June 2003
For all the details regarding this years summer coaching programme in Plymouth - watch this space...

28th February 2003
Former England and GB International John Shaw Visited Plymouth Junior Hockey Club on February 28th at Marjons. 54 young players attended the full days coaching which included specialist goal keeping session from Gregor Maier. All those who attended had a great day even though the weather in the morning was horendous. On behalf of Plymouth Juniors I would like to thank John and Gregor for coming to Plymouth.