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COURSES
FOR COACHES Indian
Squash Professionals (ISP) is conducting courses for coaches. The details
are as follows-
a) Coaches- Rs.10,000/- b) Players- Rs.15,000/- c)
Parents- Rs.25,000/-
APPENDIX A
COACHING COURSE SYLLABUS OUTLINE Following
is a general outline for the courses proposed for a spectrum of expected
candidates. Advanced
Coaches course
Parameter- defining
personal philosophy of coaching. Introduction to Principles of Coaching
and Training. Introduction to Planned Coaching to take players from
various Stages of Training in their career. Topics to be covered- 1. Detailed definition of Candidates’ coaching philosophy, with an understanding of own experiences, Role of the Coach, Role of Parents, and influence of Coach and Coaching Processes on Long Term Development of Players in sports and life skills 2.
Four trainable areas of player development- Technical, Tactical,
Physical and 3. Basic Swing Technique- Analyzing common problems in a practical situation with various levels of players- Beginners to Advanced 4. Basic Movement Technique- General and Squash Specific- analyzing common problems in a practical situation with various levels of players- Beginners to Advanced 5. Importance of Injury Prevention through using suitable technique, and injury prevention planning for players’ long-term careers 6. What children enjoy- keeping children retained in Squash 7. Description of various shots 8. Five Principles of Training 9. Planning- Daily Session plans, weekly plans, Annual plans overview 10. Stages of Training- Fundamental, Training, Competing, Winning, Retirement 11. Qualities of successful athletes 12. Dealing with Parental Issues 13. Communication skills 14. Discussion on General problem areas in Coaching Outcomes-
Candidates will a. Be aware of the fact that a personal philosophy of coaching is essential, and coaching objectives should be clearly defined for a sustained growth of self as a coach. b. Be aware that Development of players depends on coaches understanding of the topics mentioned above, including application of the five principles of training, amongst other factors. c. Be aware of general concepts and some details of topics mentioned above. d. Be able to plan training sessions, and bear long-term development of players in mind when devising session plans. They will be aware that there is a sequence of progression in developing players, relevant to various stages of training through players’ careers. e. Be aware of training methods, techniques and do’s and don’ts in relation to long-term injury prevention. f.
Enhance their knowledge base on handling various coaching related
issue, in relation to parental problems, as well as dealing with players
as different individuals. Elite
coaches course Parameter- Providing
detailed information to candidates about the various areas of coaching and
player development. Providing the base for knowing that there is an
immense amount of training and coaching information available, so that
candidates may embark upon the journey of continually acquiring knowledge.
Preparing candidates (coaches only) for subsequent courses to obtain
further knowledge, and create knowledge through own research. Topics to be covered
(these are indicative- some may be left out, or others added depending on
the spectrum of candidates actually registering)- 1. Risk management 2. Talent identification and retention 3. Establishing compliance. Handling subordinates- inter-personnel skills 4. Teaching styles, Coaching styles and tools 5. Communication skills 6. Skill acquisition- how learning occurs 7. Factors affecting performance 8. Developing Decision Making Skills based on each of various parameters 9. Anticipation development based on factors affecting anticipation and its two parameters 10. Deception Development based on various methods of deception 11. Mental Skills development 12. Advanced Movement Techniques 13. Advanced Stroke Production techniques 14. Tactical Analysis and match play parameters that determine win/loss. Training methods 15. Physical Development- The energy systems, progression with training age, development of four areas of fitness, the variables in each main area, and acute variables in each variable. Squash specific fitness training 16. Designing Drills specific to objectives 17. Nutrition 18. Periodised Annual Plan designing- Assessing players, setting objectives, developing skills through an annual plan 19.
Keeping updated on research, sports sciences. Networking. Appendix
of articles to search for. Assignments Outcomes- Coaches will be-
Players
attending will be- a. Aware of training methods and processes involved in developing at their best possible rate b.
In a position to interact with their coaches and
to work better as a unit. Players without coaches will be able to
train better independently Parents
attending will be-
f.
Participate in the entire planning process designed by the coach so
far as the parents’ role is concerned in helping follow the plan and
make the coaching arrangement better workable APPENDIX B
INTRODUCTION
AND DETAILS ABOUT THE COURSE, MANUAL AND AUTHOR Indian Squash
Professionals (ISP) is
India’s most active Squash body. It is a non-profit NGO, recognized by
the Government of India with several commendations from Prime Minister,
State Chief ministers etc. Formed in 1993, it holds the distinction of
having organized the highest number of tournaments in India (over 75),
having organized India’s richest tournament and having organized the
maximum number of coaching camps. With this course, it aims to enhance the
coaching skills of several coaches all across India, as well as to develop
a network of coaching information sharing. The course is open to players
as well as parents in order to disseminate coaching information as widely
as possible. Amitoj Inder
Singh is India’s highest
qualified Squash coach. He is the Technical Director of ISP. He has
coached for about 10 years, starting in July 1997 at Yadavindra Public
School (YPS), Chandigarh, where he was a student from 1984 to 1987 and had
picked up Squash. He has produced several Champions, including India’s
first male Scottish Junior Open Champion. Under his coaching, YPS won its
first All India Inter School title at its debut in the tournament in his
very first year of coaching. Amitoj Inder Singh has coached in several
renowned Public schools in addition to YPS, such as Welham Boys’ School,
Rashtriya Indian Military College, Doon School, Bishop Cotton School, and
St. John’s School Chandigarh etc. He has organized several tournaments
while in Chandigarh, as well as several coaching camps in Chandigarh,
Mumbai and Delhi. He has helped develop other coaches, including
introducing well-educated coaches into coaching as his assistants, who are
now working successfully independently. His efforts towards rectifying the
way Squash is run in India are known worldwide. He has coached in Mumbai
for the last four years and has helped develop several champions,
including producing a new Under-9 champion. He has endeavored to broadbase
the game and through this course, aims to share his acumen with all those
who desire to obtain it. This Advanced
Coach’s Course is part of a two level course. The complete
package of courses is aimed at- a)
Dissemination of coaching knowledge to coaches, players and parents
of players desirous of acquiring it b)
Establishing a network amongst coaches and others for knowledge
sharing on an ongoing basis The courses confirm
to the approach of enhancing Coaches’ capabilities through a method
known as Competency Based Learning (CBL), whereby coaches will eventually
demonstrate competencies in each of the aspects and coaching skills
covered in the courses. The courses are unique, and different from
anything done earlier in Indian squash, in respect that they also use a
hands-on approach whereby most of the concepts dealt with in lectures are
explained through application on ‘subject’ players during the courses.
Further, no candidate will be ‘failed’; instead, efforts will be
towards enhancing competency in areas required on an ongoing basis. The broad objective
parameters of this Advanced Coach’s Course are- i)
To define personal philosophy of coaching ii)
Introduction to Principles of Coaching and Training iii)
Introduction to Planned Coaching to take players forward from
various Stages of Training in their career. At
the successful completion of this Advanced Coach’s Course
the desired outcomes for the candidates are that they will- - Be aware of the fact that a personal philosophy of coaching is essential, and coaching objectives should be clearly defined for a sustained growth of self as a coach. - Be aware that Development of players depends on coaches understanding of the topics dealt with in the course, including application of the five principles of training, amongst other factors. - Be aware of general concepts and some details of topics mentioned in the Index. - Be able to plan training sessions, and bear long-term development of players in mind when devising session plans. They will be aware that there is a sequence of progression in developing players, relevant to various stages of training through players’ careers. - Be aware of training methods, techniques and do’s and don’ts in relation to long-term injury prevention. -
Enhance their knowledge base on handling various coaching related
issues, in relation to parental problems, as well as dealing with players
as different individuals. They will obtain a substantial amount of
knowledge on communication skills to facilitate this and to effectively
impart coaching to trainees. About this
Manual- Given
that the course is based on CBL and a ‘hands-on’ approach involving
practical situations, as well as extensive group discussions and debates
during the course, the manual is styled as a ‘manual-cum-workbook’.
The topics are headlined, some information provided therein,
and sufficient blank space provided for candidates to make their own notes
based on the learning gathered and assimilations made. Questions and space
for answers is provided where appropriate. That adequate and appropriate
learning and information is actually acquired will be determined through
Exercises and Assignments. Time is allocated for discussion with the
presenter and other experts at the end of each day as appropriate, for
candidates to share their opinions and knowledge and cement their
learning, and space provided to make notes thereof. In view of this
format, video recording of the course is permitted and advisable. The information
provided in the manual, as well as the information to be imparted by the
presenter during the course is based on his own coaching qualification,
extensive experience, and interaction with several coaches across the
world, mentorship and guidance from world-renowned coaches and extensive
research on the Internet. This course is unique in that the coaching
information available worldwide is presented in context and relevance to
the Indian coaching situation. The next level course involves further
details on some of the topics from this course, as well as several other
topics relevant to coaching high-performance players. Seen together, the
course objectives and the format of the courses and manuals, the
highlight of the coaching program is that candidates will not simply have
in-depth knowledge, but will also be in a position to apply that knowledge
immediately in appropriate situations. Course
Manual Inspected by – Jeffrey
Wollstein (National Coaching Manager, Squash Australia) (Chairman
of National Selection Committee) (2010
Commonwealth Games Coach) (Elite
Coaching Consultant to World Squash Federation) (Co-Convenor
of Oceania Coaching and Development Committee) (Recipient
of 7 national coaching/ athlete sporting awards)
His
comments about the manual- “I
found it very interesting reading, fascinating in parts and overall very
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