Certificate Program: Introduction to Sports Coaching

Highlights

• Both Theory and Practical Sessions with Adequate Emphasis on On-Court Learning from Experienced and Certified Coaches
• Learning Certain Key Concepts in Sports with Reference to ITF / Olympic Teaching Methodology
• Reflection on Problem Solving Tools
• Placement Assistance
• Maximum Students in a Batch: 10

Modules

1. Module 1 (Theory) · The Role of a CoachDuration: 2 Hours · Training Mode: PowerPoint Presentation
   • Why people play Sport
   • Different Roles of a Sports Coach
   • Learning & Coaching
   • How do beginners players learn skills
   • How do beginner players learn best
2. Module 2 (Theory) · Communicating to Players
   • Communication
   • Different forms of communication
   • Verbal Communication
   • Non-verbal communication
   • Different communication styles
   • Effective Questioning
   • Listening to the beginner players
   • Working with groups of beginner players and keeping the communication clear
   • The difference in communication with children and adults
3. Module 3 (On-Ground Training) · Playing the game: Technique for Beginner PlayersDuration: Minimum 6 Hours in a Week · Training Mode: On Court learning from Experienced Coach
   • Fundamentals of Warm-ups & Fitness
   • The essence of Sport / Tennis Racquets & Grips
   • Basics of Ground strokes
   • Fundamentals of Serve and Serve Techniques
   • Introduction to Volley
   • The essence of Rallies, Match and Match Scenarios
4. Module 4 (Theory) · Key Problem Solving ToolsDuration: 4 Hours
   • Introduction to the Concept of Deming's cycle (P-D-C-A)
   • Reflection into Problem & Problem Statement
   • Goal Statement
   • How to find the root cause of a problem: 5 Why analysis, Fish Bone diagram
   • Finding solutions to the problem through brainstorming