sport coach- education sessions
Why Sport Coaches?
Over the past few years, there have been many changes and challenges within the field of sport coaching and more expectations and accountability placed on coaches. Sport coaches are confronted regularly with situations that are confusing, ambivalent, and must address moral and ethical concerns when working with athletes, families and coaching colleagues.
Along with my background in mental health care and education, I am also a NCCP Level III coach in Artistic swimming with fifty years in the sport. I have a special interest in what it takes to be your best as a coach in the fields of sport and performance and I understand what it takes to play that role effectively in people’s lives.
*Please contact Cathy New if you are interested in these educational sessions listed below.
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Becoming a Reflective Coach-Education sessions
Using my experience, research and knowledge in adult learning and sport coaching, I will present a group interactive seminar (virtual or in person). I will introduce the use of reflective practice as a learning tool for continuous development of one’s sport coaching profession. Reflective practice is evidence-based. Ideally as a sport coach, there needs to be ongoing, deliberate self- reflection that results in enhanced self-awareness, personal and professional development and effective changes in coaching practice. I will provide some specific strategies for participants to begin developing a reflective practice.
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Holistic-How participating in sport is so good for you-educational session for coaches and Athletes
Using my experience as a mental health practitioner, educator and sport coach, I will guide athletes and coaches through a group session that highlights the benefits of your sport for one’s holistic health. Participants will identify how aspects of health such as physical, mental/cognitive, social, and emotional dimensions of health are richly enhanced by participating in your specific sport.
Providing a well-rounded sport program that meets all the development needs of athletes not only enhances and sustains membership in your sport, but helps to develop healthy young citizens.