In this book we now have a complete updated and comprehensive work specifically for the equestrian coach full of current information to extend and reinforce their coaching.
It is important to note that this book is not just for the Pony Club Coaches but a relevant book for all those that coach with a modern approach. An understanding of Sport and Recreation codes of ethics and the riders (athlete) centered coaching i.e. whereby riders have ownership of their training and progress – a shift away from the coach driven style of yesteryear.
This is very much a book on the ‘How To’ of coaching and how a coach can create and maintain a positive learning environment, with effective communication and a range of different coaching styles. A fresh approach to planning and structuring a coaching session are explained and examples given.
Chapters include psychology, Coaching Games, riders with disabilities, Rider fitness, Notes on Team coaching and an excellent one on how a coach can develop there knowledge and skills including what equestrian qualifications are available in New Zealand and overseas study.
Ideas for coach development are particularly helpful to those of us that often work in isolation. They can find out about their Regional Sports Trust to enable them to tap into the many coaches short seminars and meeting that are held locally for coaches of all sports, most of which are low coast or free. Networking with other coaches’ equestrian or those from other sports is a great way to share knowledge.
A good book for coaches of all levels of experience with plenty of useful information. A book that a coach will want to return to over and over again.
Great value at $40. Plastic covered with 240 pages and spaces for notes makes this book ideal to take with you to a coaching session.
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