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Introduction

Would you like to gain experience in coaching or further your coaching qualifications? If so there are a number of courses available for you.

We work with various governing bodies of Sport and Sport Coach UK to organise and run sports coach education courses.

There are a variety to choose from Introductory to Professional Development – perfect for both existing coaches or a beginners.

The benefits of a coach education course are:

  • to support coaches, teachers, leaders, volunteers, students and parents
  • gain training and lifelong learning to provide pathways to develop skills
  • promote coaching and coaching development opportunities through a range of initiatives to raise the profile of coaching
  • develop new coaches and leaders by enhancing links with schools and local sports clubs
  • actively recruit potential coaches, volunteers and officials into sport
  • raise the profile of volunteering in sport within East Dunbartonshire

Education for Club Leaders

Education for Club Leaders is a training programme which combines club development outcomes with a community impact approach.

Four interactive, SCQF / SVQ accredited, modules are designed to develop an understanding of the key areas of club leadership.

  • Sports Club Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Planning & Development
  • Learning & Evaluation

Training is flexible and adapted to suit the needs of the group.

  • The club leader programme is designed for club mangers, chair persons, parents, and volunteers interested in developing their knowledge of running a club. This includes delivering club development targets and outcomes and understanding the developmental value of sport and community activity.

  • Young leaders who are newer to club development and coaching and want to develop their skills and confidence in effective planning and developing in a supportive and engaging environment.

Coach Education Multiple Bookings

Please use this form to submit a Coach Education Booking application for multiple people (you can include yourself and up to 5 other participants).