As a group we deliver coaching education across the province. We spent time on the field and in the classroom reviewing improved delivery methods, new material and sharing experiences.
There is one thing that always happens when we convene: We have great chemistry as a group and our time together is very enjoyable. This makes the weekend fly by and sets a great envinronment for learning.
We learn a lot from our workshop leaders and formal materials given to us, but the majority of the learning comes from the group during discussions and post-session debriefing. This is holding with the spirit in which we are to facilitate our courses to learning coaches.
The old method used in coaching education was "I speak - you listen". The new approach introduced last season has the course leader put the material and course in the hands of the learner. Our very titles reflect the new methodology. The position was called "Course Instructor" and is now known as "Learning Facilitator".
With the implementation of LTPD, a lot of the coaching education program was changed to match the philosophy.
From administration to curriculum to content delivery, the workshop kept moving forward and was busy the whole way through.
The OSA is certainly not complacent when it comes to coaching education. A lot of work goes into the development of the program and its delivery agents out in the field.
The LFs in the Ottawa Region gather for the same educational experience in January 2013.
I look forward to sharing information with new coaches during our courses.
Stay tuned to The Ontario Soccer Association for upcoming coaching courses.
