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Development Coach Award – Training

Qualify LEVEL | 2 day(s) | Ratio 1:10 | From £175.00

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Overview

This two day training course is aimed at the independent and autonomous coach, who is likely to oversee the progression of students over a period of time. The role of the development coach is to structure a progression in delivery and practice in order to facilitate the development of climbers. The course includes subjects such as; Climber Centred Coaching, reflective practise, questioning, long term climber development and developing a better understanding of Technical, Tactical, Physiological, Psychological ‘TTPP’. For further info about this award please visit; http://www.mountain-training.org/climbing/awards/coaching-scheme/development-coach Please note that you will not be allowed to attend the course and will not receive a refund without being confirmed as registered by Mountain Training UK prior to the start of the course.

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AIMS

The skills of the Foundation Coach will be developed to a more sophisticated level, to match their delivery to the needs of developing climbers within a group. Often working with Foundation Coaches, the Development Coach will take a mentoring role, and lead in the review process to promote reflective coaching practice.

PRE-REQUISITES

Entry and training requirements Be at least 18 years of age Have at least 12 months of personal climbing experience Attend a Coaching Foundation Training Course or Accredited Prior Learning Hold a Climbing Wall Award (or higher level of Award) or site specific validation Attend a BMC/MCofS FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 & 2 workshop or APL It is recommended that you attend a BMC/MS Physical Training for Climbing workshop to help you get more from the course.

IS IT FOR ME?

This is ideal for independent autonomous coaches who will prepare for, and deliver a structured progression in ‘Climber Centred Coaching’ over a series of coaching sessions.

CONTENT

The course includes subjects such as; Climber Centred Coaching, reflective practise, questioning, long term climber development and developing a better understanding of TTPP.

DATES & PRICES

2025
COURSE DATE COST
(no accommodation)
PLACES BOOKING
Date20/11/25Cost (no accommodation)£175.00Places
Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected]

USEFUL INFORMATION

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Instruction

Use of kit

Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day

In-course transport

 

NEED TO KNOW

ARRIVING AT GLENMORE LODGE

The daily programme of your course will be discussed with your instructor when you first meet, taking into account aspirations and prevailing weather conditions.

ON YOUR LAST DAY

We have changing areas, showers and left luggage facilities on site.

The course will finish by 5pm

WHAT WILL I NEED

Rock Shoes

Harness

Chalk Bag

A means of capturing video (tablet or smart phone etc., for video analysis of performance and capturing ideas you might otherwise forget)

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