COURSES 2008/9
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COACH TRAINING
'COACHING FOR SELF-BELIEF'-AN INTRODUCTION
TO THE INNER GAME AND PERFORMER-CENTRED COACHING
In any game or human endeavour there are two parts – an outer game played against an external opponent to achieve an external goal and an inner game which takes place in the mind of the player and is played against such obstacles as lapses in concentration, nervousness, self doubt and self condemnation. How we play the inner game can either inhibit or allow our potential. Clearly this model of 'performance equals potential minus interference' has implications for coaches.
This six-hour course gives coaches a clear understanding of the underlying principles of the Inner Game: focused attention, trust, choice and non-judgemental awareness. These fundamentals enable students to begin to master their inner game and to learn more naturally and efficiently. The process recognises their individuality and encourages greater involvement and therefore motivation. Most importantly, this style of coaching is a catalyst for inspiring self-belief.
* Experience the Inner Game principles as a player and as a coach.
* Begin to build your own set of awareness raising drills for technical, tactical, physical and mental skill development.
* Test drive Inner Game techniques to improve focus and motivation.
* Improve your ability to use performer-centred coaching skills.
'COACHING FOR SELF-BELIEF' - SKILL BUILDING
A six-hour course for those who have attended an introductory course and want to deepen their knowledge and, most especially, their ability to apply Inner Game coaching skills more effectively.
The tutors will work with the participants on their chosen areas of interest within the skill-set, finding an appropriate balance of theory and practice with the group.
We aim for coaches to finish the day with more ability to link the key Inner Game principles to the intricacies of goal setting, asking effective questions, listening, summarising and giving feedback. We also anticipate exploring the balance of instruction and performer-centred skills in more detail.
COACH TRAINING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
IN DEPTH FOLLOW-UP
An intensive two-day practical workshop for those who have attended the introductory day and skill building day. The course will include additional theory and a significant amount of time practising the subtleties of the participants' particular areas of interest.
ADVANCED COACHING SKILLS
This five-day course is for those with notable experience of working with Inner Game principles. It is open to coaches of all sports though the learning metaphor will be tennis. The workshop will follow the needs and preferences of the particular participants and will be focused upon development of high level generic coaching skill.
PLAYER TRAINING
INNER GAME PLAYER DAY
A training session during which our tutors will share the principles of the Inner Game with your players and provide them with an experience of how some of the tools and techniques work in a carefully structured and fun learning environment.
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Setting up your Player Day.
Please also contact us for details of specially tailored courses or to hire one of the team for consultation or coaching on an individual basis.
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