English Competition Coach Specialist. Candidate Application Package

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1 English Competition Coach Specialist Candidate Application Package

2 TIER 1: Introductory Modules 1. Equestrian Teaching and Learning 2. Planning an Equestrian Lesson 3. Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance 4. Making Ethical Decisions in the Equestrian Environment TIER 2: Introduction to Competition Modules 1. Designing an Equestrian Sport Program (yearly training plans) 2. Managing an Equestrian Sport Program 3. Training Mental Skills for Equestrian Sport 4. Analyzing Performance for Competition (English disciplines) 5. Competition Specialist Clinics (Eventing, Jump, Dressage) TIER 3: Advanced Modules 1. Equine Clean Sport (medications, drug testing requirements) 2. Developing Athletic Abilities (human equestrian athlete) 3. Developing Athletic Abilities (equine athlete) 4. Performance Planning for High Performance (advanced training plans) 5. Advanced Practice Planning (lesson planning) 6. Training and Planning for Equine Injury Prevention & Recovery 7. Analyzing Advanced Equine Performance 8. Managing Equestrian High Performance Sport (insurance and nutrition)

3 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PATHWAY FOR COMPETITION COACH SPECIALISTS (ENGLISH) ENTRY EC Gold membership TRAINING 1 st Aid/CPR ENTRY 18 as of Jan. 1 Learn to Ride Level 8 (PRE-REQUISITES TRAINING BELOW NOT REQUIRED FOR TRAINING) EVALUATION ENTRY PRE-REQUISITES 1. EC Gold Sport License 2. Discipline-specific EVALUATION competition results: self & students 3. MED Online Evaluation 4. Criminal Record Check * 5. Signed Code of Ethics 6. 20yrs as of Jan. 1 Competition Coach Workshop Modules: 1. Designing an Equestrian Sport program 2. Managing an Equestrian Sport Program 3. Training Mental Skills for Equestrian Sport Competition Coach Specialist Clinic: Candidates attend the clinic which pertains to their discipline: + + = EC/NCCP Competition Coach Specialist Trained Jump Eventing PLUS Dressage Training courses are 4. Competition + Coach Analyzing = required for trained status Performance Clinic Evaluation Step 1 Segments include: 1. 2 Lesson Plans 2. Emergency Action Plan (EAP) 3. Yearly Training Plan Evaluation Step 2 (Practical Evaluation) 4 Coaching sessions Lessons are specified per discipline. Evaluation Step 3 (In-competition) Candidate must pass previous evaluation steps before being evaluatedat a competition. and highly recommended preparation. However, training is not mandatory for evaluation. EC/NCCP COMPETITION COACH SPECIALIST CERTIFIED Candidates are strongly encouraged to schedule preparatory sessions with a Mentor prior to evaluation. CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE To maintain certified status, all Equine Canada coaches must maintain: EC Sport License and Coaching Levy A current CPR/First Aid certificate Criminal Record Check * 20 hours of qualified professional development within each 3-year period *as per EC standards

4 EQUINE CANADA/NCCP ENGLISH COMPETITION COACH SPECIALIST 2011 EVALUATION APPLICATION FORM Name: Address: EC #: PTSO# City: Province: Postal Code: Phone Number: (h) (fax) (b) ( ) Discipline: I have submitted/attached the following: OUTCOME #1 - TWO LESSON PLANS & EAP YES NO OUTCOME #4 - YEARLY TRAINING & RECOVERY PLAN PACKAGE YES NO OUTCOME #5 - PORTFOLIO YES NO PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY: I do hereby release the facility at which this evaluation is being conducted, the evaluator(s) and the PSO/EC from any liability for any injuries or damage to myself, or property caused during the above-mentioned evaluation. Applicants Signature: : Please include a traditional résumé and copies of the following with your application: 1) Current First Aid Certificate 2) Proof of Competition, Training & Coaching (See page 2) 3) Copy of current EC Gold (at minimum) Sport License 4) Signed copy of Code of Ethics & Coaching Code of Conduct 5) Signed Acceptance of Risk Form 6) Completed Evaluation Application form English Competition Coach Specialist Candidate Application 1

5 Proof of Competition, Training & Coaching Please do not include original documents. This application will NOT be returned to you DRESSAGE Competitive Experience Training Experience Coaching Experience REQUIREMENTS To have shown at a minimum of two (2) shows at Third Level or higher, with a minimum score of 60% at Gold shows To have prepared a horse which has competed at a minimum of two (2) shows at Third Level or higher with a minimum score of 60% at Gold shows At least two years coaching experience producing students competing at Second Level or higher, with a minimum score of 60% at Gold shows HUNTER/JUMPER Competitive To have placed in the top four Experience (4) at a minimum of two (2) Silver or Gold shows at 3 6 (1m10 no clear round classes) in the hunter and/or jumper divisions Training Experience Coaching Experience To have prepared a horse which has placed in the top four (4) at a minimum of two (2) Silver or Gold shows at 3 6 (1m10 no clear round classes) in the hunter and/or jumper divisions At least two years coaching experience producing at least two (2) students who have placed in the top four (4) at a minimum of two (2) Silver or Gold shows at 3 0 (90 cm no clear round classes) in the hunter and/or jumper divisions. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name/date of shows, names of judges, copy of judge s sheet. If not available OR ( if your competitive experience took place more than ten years ago) two letter(s) of reference from sponsor/coach/show official supporting your competitive experience. Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name/date of shows, names of judges, copy of judge s sheet. Please provide a letter(s) from a sponsor, owner/rider of horses trained to supporting your training experience. Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name/date of shows, names of judges, copy of judge s sheet. Plus name/date of events, a letter(s) from the identified students (or sponsor or parent in the case of a minor), supporting your coaching experience at the identified competitions. Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name/date of shows, name of judges. If not available OR ( if your competitive experience took place more than ten years ago) two letter(s) of reference from sponsor/coach/show official supporting your competitive experience. Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name/date of shows, name of judges, a letter(s) from a sponsor, owner/rider of horses trained to supporting your training experience. Any documentation providing evidence such as: Name/date of shows, names of judges, copy of judge s sheet. Plus name/date of events, a letter(s) from the identified students (or sponsor or parent in the case of a minor), supporting your coaching experience at the identified competitions. English Competition Coach Specialist Candidate Application 2

6 . EVENTING Competitive Experience Training Experience Coaching Experience REQUIREMENTS Personal experience at the CNC 1* / national Preliminary Trials level. Practical experience in developing a young horse to the CNC 1* / national Preliminary Trials level. A minimum of two (2) students currently at the national Training Trails level or above and working towards competing at a CNC 1* / national Preliminary Trials competition. To complete evaluation, the candidate must have coached or be coaching at least one student at the CNC 1*/national Preliminary Trials level. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Documentation providing evidence such as: Photocopies of your competition results at CNC 1*/Preliminary Trials competitions OR ( if your competitive experience took place more than ten years ago) two letter(s) of reference from sponsor/coach/show official supporting your competitive experience. Any documentation providing evidence such as: Photocopies of your competition results at CNC 1*/Preliminary Trials competitions. Name/date of events, a letter(s) from a sponsor, owner/rider of horses trained to supporting your training experience to the CNC 1* level.. Documentation providing evidence including: Photocopies of the students competition results At Training Trials competitions Plus name/date of events, a letter(s) from the identified students (or sponsor or parent in the case of a minor), supporting your coaching experience at the identified competitions. EVENTING English Competition Coach Specialist Candidate Application 3

7 Rider Coach Name Event OWN EXPERIENCE (d/m/y) Div Dress Cross country Jump (Time) Jumping Final Place TRAINING EXPERIENCE Rider Event (d/m/y) Div Dress Cross country Jump (Time) Jumping Final Place COACHING EXPERIENCE Rider Event (d/m/y) Div Dress Cross country Jump (Time) Jumping Final Place English Competition Coach Specialist Candidate Application 4

8 HUNTER/JUMPER Rider Coach Name OWN EXPERIENCE Competition (d/m/y) Division Place Rider TRAINING EXPERIENCE Competition (d/m/y) Div Place COACHING EXPERIENCE Rider Competition (d/m/y) Div Place English Competition Coach Specialist Candidate Application 5

9 DRESSAGE Rider Coach Name Competition OWN EXPERIENCE (d/m/y) Division Place Score Rider TRAINING EXPERIENCE Competition (d/m/y) Div Place Score COACHING EXPERIENCE Rider Competition (d/m/y) Div Place Score English Competition Coach Specialist Candidate Application 6

10 NATIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ENGLISH COMPETITION COACH SPECIALIST Candidate Outcomes and Criteria Summary January 2012

11 INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION ADVANCED GRADATION ENGLISH COMPETITION COACH SPECIALIST ALL NCCP certified ENGLISH COMPETITION COACH SPECIALISTS will be able to: 1. Plan lessons/schooling sessions/create an EAP 2. Support the Athlete in Training (Teach lessons/conduct schooling/training sessions) 3. Analyze performance of horses and riders 4. Design an Equestrian Sports Program RE: TASK #1 and #2 - RIDERS ARE IN A COMPETITION CONTEXT I.E. THEY ARE PREPARING TO GO TO A SHOW. NB: COMPETITION COACH SPECIALIST MUST ACHIEVE THE ADVANCED GRADATION IN OUTCOME 1,2 AND 3 ALL NCCP certified ENGLISH COMPETITION COACH SPECIALISTS will ALSO be able to: 5. Manage an Equestrian Sports Program 6. Support the Competitive Experience 7. Make Ethical Decisions (No RUBRIC Evaluated on line) NB COMPETITION COACH SPECIALIST MUST ACHIEVE THE STANDARD IN OUTCOMES 4,5 AND 6 Outcome #1 Plan Lessons/Schooling sessions and create an EAP (One only for home venue) TASK: Plan two lessons/schooling sessions 1. Improve the horse and rider 2. Introduce a specific skill The plan must include: a. Logistics b. Appropriate exercises c. Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Templates are available for Lesson Plans and EAP Competition Coach Specialist Outcomes & Criteria Summary 2

12 Outcome #2 - Provide Support to Riders/s in Training (Teach lessons) TASK: Teach 4 lessons. Lessons 1-3 are discipline specific with a maximum of 2 riders or may be private. Lesson 4 - Lunge to improve the horse while explaining the process with a student (THE STUDENT KNOWS HOW TO LUNGE) The coach must: a. Ensure that the lesson/schooling environment is safe b. Implement an appropriately structured and organized lesson c. Make interventions that promote learning Outcome # 3 - Analyze performance (Evaluated during the lessons) The coach must: a. Detect errors in riders and horses b. Correct errors in riders and horses Outcome #4 - Design a Sports Program The coach must: TASK: Submit a Yearly Training Plan (YTP) a. Outline program structure based on available training and competition opportunities b. Identify program measures to promote rider/horse development c. Develop practice plans that integrate seasonal training priorities Details on the YTP are available Competition Coach Specialist Outcomes & Criteria Summary 3

13 Outcome # 5 - Manage a Sports Program The coach must: TASK: Submit a Portfolio a. Manage administrative aspects of program and oversees logistics b. Report on athlete progress throughout program Details regarding the portfolio are available Outcome # 6 - Support the Competitive Experience The coach must: TASK: The coach is evaluated during a competition a. Prepare for readiness in competition b. Make effective interventions during and after the competition Competition Coach Specialist Outcomes & Criteria Summary 4

14 Certified coaches are professionals who are expected to adhere to strict standards of the profession. Equine Canada coaches and instructors sign nationally accountable Codes of Ethics and Conduct. Written complaints about coaches are addressed. They are also required to maintain a current and clean police records report on file. Coach candidates are assessed by very experienced equestrian coaching professionals. In addition to demonstrating coaching and teaching ability, coaches and instructors must demonstrate a high standard of competence in horsemanship, horse care, horse training, riding, business and other skills. They must show proof of continuing professional development activities to maintain certification status. Trained in procedures, coaches hold a valid First Aid certificate which must be kept up to date for the coach to maintain certification. Certified Coaches and Instructors have been trained and tested on their specific ability to teach and coach human athletes, using techniques and practices upheld by Sport Canada as best standard for coaching for all major sports in Canada. The coaching development curriculum is aligned with standard sport science and coaching skill principles and practices. Becoming certified and maintaining certification requires significant time and financial commitment on the part of the instructor/coach. Certification shows personal commitment to the sport and to giving their students the best they can. Conformance with growing requirement for and public expectation of certification in all amateur sports

15 Intermediate Competition Coach Coach Competition Specialist Introductory Advanced High Performance Coach Focus on Winning Learning to Compete Elite Pro Athlete Skill Start Fundamental Skills Learning to Ride Competitive Participation Skills Development Non-competitive Participation Par cipant Involvement & Coach Selec on Instructor of Beginners 1.Iden fy your skill level in the inner circle. 2. Next, select your degree of compe ve involvement. 3. Select the coach type that most fits your stage and context. 4. Find a current coach or instructor on the EC and provincial websites. Athletes Progress, Coaches Specialize Athlete Centred = As par cipant skill increases, the coaching context and degree of compe ve involvement change. Choose a coach that specializes in the requirements of your context. Coaching Cer fica ons: Equal but Different. While compe ve coaches do have to have prior experience as an athlete in their cer fica on context, coaches seek cer fica on that best describes the majority of their clients, not their own skills as an athlete. Coaching cer ficate type is not a hierarchy. The cer ficate type does not necessarily indicate a coach or instructors years of experience, degree of exper se, or prior personal compe ve experience.

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