Cricket Wellington are now calling for entries for the 2021 Development and Level Two coaching courses. These FREE courses will be facilitated by the New Zealand Cricket Regional Coach Development Manager with support from Christian Thurston and members of Wellington’s high-performance coaching and playing community.
DEVELOPMENT COURSE
This is a blended course combining online and practical modules alongside personal study and is intended for coaches of intermediate, college, and youth teams who have existing knowledge and/or experience as a coach. The course will cover planning, the role of the coach, skill acquisition, growth and maturation while also delving into what makes an effective coach.
Minimum Requirements: Advanced Foundation qualification*
Dates: Dates will be confirmed once we have numbers and availability. The course will be run over a single weekend in October. Please circle your preference on your application.
Location: Sky Stadium Wellington School of Cricket and/or Basin Reserve
LEVEL TWO
This course is for coaches who have an active coaching record and commitment to coaching and have shown ability coaching talented athletes and teams in a variety of settings. Coaches who attend the course will be identified to coach premier club teams, school 1st XI’s and age grade representative teams. The course will cover coaching philosophy, planning and evaluation, performance analysis, coaching process, team coaching, mental skills, and a variety of skills and drills.
Minimum Requirements: Development (formerly Level One) qualification OR overseas equivalent*
Dates: Dates will be confirmed once we have numbers and availability. The course will be run over two weekends in September/October. Please circle your preference on your application.
Location: Sky Stadium Wellington School of Cricket and/or Basin Reserve
*Exemptions will be considered for those with an extensive coaching background or former/current performance players who have expressed a desire in pursuing coaching.
Before an application is considered prospective coaches must register on New Zealand Cricket’s coaching portal located here. Coaches must also complete the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults Module.
If you are interested in attending either of these courses, please complete the application form and return to christian@cricketwellington.co.nz by Wednesday 11th August.
Coaches will be advised of course approval shortly after and further information will be provided.
For a full overview of the NZC coaching pathway please click here.
Article added: Thursday 29 July 2021
