Athletics Ireland has arranged a number of coaching courses for the Cork region over the coming months. These are excellent courses, which bring a formalised structure to athletics coaching. The club is always in need of assistance with coaching so anyone who may be interested in attending one of these courses please contact Donal Murnane – secretary@leevale.org (087 2508100)
ASSISTANT COACHING COURSE:
This course is ideal for parents who would like to get involved and give a hand at training sessions. It introduces attendees to the basics of coaching sprints, endurance, throws and jumps.
Wed 30th Sept & Wed 7th Oct, Cork IT: 6.15 – 10pm Both Nights.
LEVEL 1
This course is designed for people who have attended the Athletics Leader or Assistant Coaching. The course takes place over two weekends and provides a qualification for people interested in general coaching work with children between the ages of 10 to 14.
Friday 13th & Saturday 14th Nov Part 1 Cork IT 6pm – 10pm and 9.30am – 5pm
Friday 27th & Saturday 28th Nov Part II Cork IT 6pm – 10pm and 9.30am – 5pm
LEVEL 2
Level 2 coaches are qualified to coach in at least two of the following four disciplines: sprints, endurance, throws, jumps. Level 2 coaches are also qualified to specialise in specific events.
Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th Oct Part I Cork IT 6pm – 10pm and 9.30am – 5pm
Friday 6th & Saturday 7th Nov Part II UL 6pm – 10pm and 9.30am – 5pm
