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Coach Developers Supporting Coaches in Practice

The Supporting Coaches in Practice course is designed to help coach developers, mentors and experienced coaches to effectively support and develop coaches on the job within their club, sport or organisation.

This online course is contemporary in design and consists of purposeful interactions and videos which showcase best practice. Learners can access and complete all 6 modules delivered in sequence anytime, anywhere, on any device.

What you will learn

Real-world application, contextualised learning and problem-solving can be more beneficial for coaches than traditional, formal education offerings.

The role of the coach developer or mentor is an integral part of the development of coaches at any level and the relationship between the developer/mentor and coach is essential for success.This course is designed to provide coach developers and mentors with the foundational knowledge, skills and tools needed for effective on-the-job support for coaches in practice. This includes creating a positive environment for learning, building connection and trust, objective observation, reflective feedback and action planning.

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Course curriculum

Module 1:

Assuming the role of a coach developer

Coach developer mindset and philosophy

  • Recognise your role as a coach developer and its importance in supporting and developing others
  • Identify how to apply the LEARNS framework when supporting coaches in the field.



Module 2:

Preparing for an observation and feedback session

Building relationships and session scoping

  • Recognise the importance of building rapport, connection and trust with a coach to create a productive learning environment
  • Describe the building blocks and skills for developing effective relationships
  • Identify how to assess and scope the needs and requirements of the coach and the athletes they are working with.


Module 3:

Mastering evidence-based observation skills

Being aware of own biases and assumptions

  • Recognise what effective coaching looks like
  • Identify the importance of and techniques for improving objective observational skills
  • Provide evidence-based records that promote reflective feedback and acceptance.


Module 4:

Conducting reflective feedback conversations

Promote self-reflection and discovery

  • Conduct observations and reviews of a coach’s practice in a way that promotes self-awareness and reflection
  • Describe the steps of the GRIP feedback process and examples of questions to illicit reflective responses from the coach.


Module 5:

Guiding the development of an action plan

Turning conversations into action

  • Complete a coach-centred action plan collaboratively with a coach (your mentee)
  • Apply SMART principles and the GRIP model when developing an action plan.


Module 6:

Continuing the mentoring relationship

Mentoring is a long game

  • Identify the skills for the ongoing mentoring of a coach
  • Outline the 3-step mentoring process
  • Use the GROW model for developmental coaching conversations
  • Develop your own action plan to improve your coach mentor skills.