A coach education programme
Havant Borough Council in partnership with South Downs College students has just launched a coach education programme consisting of parttime workshops and training sessions in a
wide range of areas. All are on topics vital to the success of any sports club and will appeal to coaches and club officials who want to learn more about a range of aspects on running a sports club.
Anyone interested can now sign up for the Sports Coach Education programme. The first course was held on Thursday evening 28 November at South Downs College in College Road, Purbrook, dealing with Emergency Aid for Sports. That course will be repeated on 7 May. Four further part-time courses start at College between January and May 2014, covering topics such as understanding club finances; developing a business plan, developing a marketing strategy; and safeguarding and protecting children.
Some workshops are free and the other courses cost just £15 for members of the Havant Borough Sports Association or £20 for non-members. For details of the courses, visit www.southdowns.ac.uk and look in the part-time courses section under ‘coach education programme’.
Havant Borough Councillor Yvonne Weeks, responsible for economy and communities, told me “Enthusiasm for a sport often leads to people becoming coaches; these courses and workshops aim
to prepare coaches for their role in making their club even more successful.â€
Councillor Weeks added, “Nominations are still open for the Havant Borough Sports Awards that recognise the achievements of coaches and the people they work with. I would encourage sports clubs to get their nominations in now.â€
Any Club interested in joining the Havant Borough Sports Association (£15 per year) please visit: www.havant-sportsassociation.org.uk or contact kirsty.cope@easthants.gov.uk or tel: 023 9244 6019