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2019 Touch NZ Coach Developers Conference

1/8/2019

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Our 2019 Touch NZ Coach Developers Conference was held 19th -21st July  at Auckland's Kings College. 

30 open-minded attendees representing 14 forward thinking provinces took part in an amazing 3 day Wananga. This weekend was designed to bring out the best in our Coaching Development team - empowering them to own the development of the community coaching landscape in their respective provinces.

The 3 days from this year’s conference could be summarised by three key statements:

1.            Developing coaches of coaches and developing people

2.            Caring for people’s first encounter with the sport and the province

3.            Big and small collaborations/focuses to ensure win-wins for all

Over the weekend all attendees looked to extend themselves, their capabilities, and knowledge within a supportive, fun, relative, and collaborative approach. 

Some of the areas that added real meaning to the weekend included: Touch NZ Frameworks/Strategies/Pathways; Community coaching focuses; Coaching Pathways; Coach Developer/Facilitator Skills; Practical Delivery Opportunities; Delivery Techniques; Observation and Feedback Processes (REVIEW Process); Understanding Self; and Future Planning and Goals .

Make sure you check out the weekend wrap video - right here




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Blog: Identify, support, and inform your coaches early!

31/7/2019

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Benjamin Franklin supposedly once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”

It is great to see so many provinces being proactive in regards to the 2019-20 season and not leaving things to chance

5 THINGS TO CONSIDER:

1. Know what you require for the season: If you have a half descent idea of what the season requires in regards to coaches, you can at least set a target of how many coaches you want on the books or putting their hands up for roles. 
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2. Promote – Advertise – Publicise: From Fb, websites, phone calls, or/and to shoulder tapping people about coaching opportunities/dates…Be sure you generate the energy and information so you reach your target coach numbers.

3. Clarity – Be sure all coaches understand the provincial ideals, values, timelines, position descriptions, pathway way processes, expectations, and support systems. This will help outline a clearer understanding from both sides. An example of a successful process that is being utilised by provinces is to have a coaching hui/meeting before coaching applications close. This allows for one message to all and the opportunity for coaches to ask any questions before they apply.

4. Calendar – A coaching calendar of all relevant events, key dates, and deadlines will be priceless for all coaches!

5. Utilise your ‘Selecting a Coach’ guideline resource if you don’t have a system or structure – All PCD have been given, if you would like another copy please email us
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2020 Youth Trans-Tasman Coaches - Announcement

16/7/2019

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Touch NZ are pleased to announce the New Zealand 18s and 20s Co-Coaches for our teams who will compete at the 2020 Youth Trans-Tasman in Newcastle, Australia.
  • 20 Mens – Michael Cavanagh & Mita Graham
  • 20 Womens – Dayna Turnbull & Le Toia Tainui-McIntyre
  • 20 Mixed – Damian Burden & Rongo Piua
  • 18 Boys – Gavin Downes & Lance Flavell
  • 18 Girls – Lovey Woodhouse & Erena Wikaire
  • 18 Mixed – Mark Hodson & Dennis Thompson

A massive thank you to all Coaches who applied and a huge  congratulations to our successful applicants!

#YTT2020 #inspirechange #makingapositivedifference
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Community Coaching Updates

3/5/2018

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COACHING POINTERS

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This week’s coaching pointers are targeted at the Foundation Coach (FC) – beginner coaches or coaches who deal with our junior players. Hope these pointers are helpful

We understand that most of our FC are helpers, family members or teachers that often come to the game with minimal or no knowledge of the game. First things first, don’t stress! You already have a majority of the skills required and Touch is also a very simple game.

 Here is the 1-2-3-4 to basic FC success:

1.     Sound like a pro in 30 minutes

Purchase (and read) a TOUCH NZ JUNIOR TOUCH LESSON CARDS from the Touch NZ Online shop. This is the Touch for dummies type book that fits in your back pocket. This cute little waterproof book fits in your back pocket and can be pulled out at any time to help you with areas of: base rules, base skills, skill development activities, field sizes, codes of conduct and lots more. Don’t be afraid to refer to pull your book out at any time to help you out.

2.     Get the participants on the field.

As a FC if you manage to get all the players to the game and on the field you have done a majority of your fundamental role. At this level, participating is key to learning for the participants and the coach.

3.     Have a fun time.

Ensure your first outcome as a coach as to have fun no matter what the result of the game is. Further outcomes and goals can be developed as you all learn more about the game

Keep learning at your own pace

The Coach Connect app/website and your module coordinator are your best places to start.

… And that’s your 1-2-3-4 to basic FC success!

While you are in the zone here are a couple notes and tips to consider. As a FC or Junior Touch coach you will need to understand that 4 to 12 year old children are at varying development stages. A few things to keep in mind:

·    They are learning motor co-ordination skills

·    Girls may be up to a year ahead of boys physiologically, but the differences in strength are minor and they can still play together

·    Concentration spans are short so make your instructions concise and clear

·    They enjoy aerobic activity

·    They are sensitive to criticism

·    Group acceptance and success are important to them

·    Coaches should be good role models, organisers and communicators.

A few hints and tips ...

Instructions should be simple and well thought of.  Vary the speed and volume of your voice to fit the situation

When talking to the players, arrange them in a semi-circle so they can all see you and kneel down to be at their eye level

Use demonstrations instead of instructions where practical.

Allow time for children to acquire the skill, working in small groups of two or three if possible.  The more time they spend practising, the faster they learn and the more adept they become at the skill

Finally, keep firm control of practice sessions and adapt it where the situation requires ... and have fun!


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