Course descriptions & Registration

We have developed a new Hybrid Learning System for our Coaching Courses. We can now deliver many of the course modules through both live and online sessions with the most essential practical segments delivered face to face in the gym and in regional rowing centers.

NOTE THAT OUR COURSES ARE ONLY OPEN TO MEMBERS OF ROWING IRELAND

Introduction to Coaching Course

• Each one day (or two evenings) course consists of five modules (max of 15 participants) with our coach developers and will include:
  • some prior reading,
  • group participation,
  • breakout discussions, and
  • quizzes.
• Topics covered include:
  • The role of the coach.
  • Coaching skills and how to get your message across clearly and simply.
  • Rowing technique – what should you be looking for on the ergometer?
  • The physical requirements for rowing.
  • Planning a coaching session.
  • Code of behaviour for coaches and the welfare of participants.
  • Safety considerations in your own club.
  • Finally, you will put the learning outcomes into practice.
• In total, some 7 hours of a learning experience.
• Those who complete the Introductory course are qualified as assistant coaches to coach under supervision. They are not qualified to take charge of a squad on their own. Coaches can move on to Level 1 certification once they build up some coaching experience. At the end of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of completion from Rowing Ireland and Sport Ireland Coaching.
• Once your place is confirmed we will request payment of €80 to book your place on the course.

Level One Coaching Course

Course candidates should be 18 years or over and should have attended the introductory course, will be actively participating in coaching and has been recommended by a coach, coach developer or club captain).

• The course consists of seven modules (max of 16 participants) with our coach developers and
  will include:
  • some prior reading,
  • group participation,
  • breakout discussions, and
  • quizzes.
  • In addition, there will be practical sessions organized in a club near the participants to put the learning outcomes into practice.
  • In total, some 27 hours of a learning experience:
    • A full day session, to include rigging, at a designated regional centre.
    • One strength and conditioning workshop, also at a designated regional centre.
  • You must be Garda vetted/Access N.I. approved and have completed a Safeguarding course prior to commencing Level One.
  • Your learning will be assessed.
  • You will receive a certificate of completion.
• Topics covered include:
  • Coach & Athlete Characteristics & Setting the Right Environment.
  • Effective Communication, Goal Setting & Training Programs.
  • Coaching Skills, Best Practice & Training Diaries.
  • Technical Overview, Common Mistakes &Drills..
  • Nutrition & Hydration.
  • Strength & Conditioning Theory.
  • Safety considerations in your own club.
• This is the second step on the Rowing Ireland ‘Coaching Pathway’ and will certify you to become a Level 1 Coach in your club. Successful completion of this course will typically enable you to coach Junior 12 to Junior 18 athletes and adults from novice to intermediate grades. This syllabus has been developed using teaching best practices in conjunction with Sport Ireland Coaching. At the end of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion from Rowing Ireland and Sport Ireland Coaching.
• Please note you will need access to a computer/tablet and Internet access to complete your online learning. Once your place is confirmed we will request payment of €320 to book your place on the course.

Level Two Coaching Course

We will commence a Level Two coaching course in September and registration is now open below. Delivery will be through on-line modules and in person attendance at water and gym-based activities over the course of 6 months.

The entry criteria for Level Two are as follows:  

1. You will be 19 years of age or older and be currently active in coaching.
2. You will be currently registered with Rowing Ireland.
3. You will hold a Level One certificate and be coaching for at least two seasons after completion of the Level one course.
4. Candidates will be required to sign on to abide by the Rowing Ireland Safety Code and the Code of Ethics/Good Conduct.
5. You will have completed Garda Vetting/AccessNI within the last three years and will have attended a Safeguarding course.
6. You will be expected to attend selected additional seminars and workshops.
7. You will be required to fill in a detailed coaching history to allow us to review your suitability to take this course and we reserve the right to defer applicants if we feel you haven’t yet met our criteria.

Course Contents will include:

S&C is an important element of the Level Two course and will be presented over two days in a suitable gym. This module (and the Level One S&C module which anyone signing up for Level Two must have attended in the last 3 years) will be offered as a standalone module to coaches who wish to gain knowledge in this field, but who cannot sign on for the full course.

Coaches will be required to present on various topics (rigging, technique, training programme development) for group discussion. Coaches are expected to engage in critical analysis of their own and other coaches’ presentations.

Coaches will also be required to keep a coaching log for at least three months and show the application of the course learnings, including being able to show how their coaching philosophy influences their training programme.

You will have to attend a regional development camp with your own athletes or take part in running a provincial development camp. Coaches will be given a development task as part of the camp.

Finally, we will be inviting senior coaches and athletes from the HP environment to share their experiences with you over the course.

This is the third step on the Rowing Ireland ‘Coaching Pathway’ and completion of the course will certify you as a Level 2 Coach in your club. The aim of the course is to give you the expertise to aid and guide athletes up to and including underage and adult national level competition and trialling for the Irish rowing team. This syllabus has been developed using teaching best practices in conjunction with Sport Ireland Coaching. At the end of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion from Rowing Ireland and Sport Ireland Coaching.

Please note you will need access to a computer/tablet and Internet access to complete your online learning. The full cost of the course is €650. However, to facilitate payment, we will split the cost into more manageable amounts through the course.

If you have any questions please email Gerry at coacheducation@rowingireland.ie

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