Author: Gerry Farrell

Application for Coach Developer Training 2022

Rowing Ireland is seeking applications of interest from members interested in becoming Coach Developers who will deliver the Rowing Ireland Coach Development Programme courses.

The role of the Coach Developer within the Coaching Development Programme for Ireland is an extremely important one. Such Coach Developers will educate and support coaches throughout their coaching career, having been trained in the areas of Coach Education course delivery and Coach Support. They will also be introduced to aspects of Programme Design, which will directly benefit Rowing Ireland.  All three strands are underpinned by the theme of Leadership.

Coach Developer training is run by Sport Ireland Coaching (www.sportireland.ie/coaching) and will involve attendance at five contact weekends in Limerick and any R.I. Coach Developer-related workshops, distance learning tasks, presentation tasks, observation tasks and delivery of coach education courses. On successful completion of the necessary assessments and graduation, Coach Developers will be expected to commit to the delivery of Rowing Ireland’s coach education programme.

If this sounds like something you are interested in please get in touch with me to discuss further.

Gerry Farrell

Coach Education coordinator

coacheducation@rowingireland.ie

We are delighted to announce that Rowing Ireland has been shortlisted for a prestigious award in Sports Technology, in the category of ‘Best Digital Technology’ alongside world-class organisations such as Chelsea FC, PlayMoreGolf and others.

With support from Sport Ireland, we responded to the COVID 19 impact on Coach Education through the development of an online cohort-based learning program. This enabled us to transform and standardise learning materials, and leverage new technologies in digital communication and online learning to increase knowledge transfer and learning outcomes.

Throughout the pandemic, even during the lockdowns, our Coach Education program thrived. We trained more volunteer coaches, to a higher and more consistent standard. Our program was more inclusive, diverse, and engaging than ever before.

We would like to thank our digital innovation partners at Inkvine, the Sports Technology Awards group and all of the rowing community who put so much of their time and effort into transforming our Coach Education Program.

Clubs are opening up again. Summer and the Olympics are on the way. Is your club ready to handle the rush of learn to row inquiries?

Our Introduction to Coaching Course is ideal for parents and rowers who want to help as assistant coaches. We are running courses throughout May and June so sign up now and help your club over the Summer rush.