Coach Development Framework and Accreditation

The NNZ Coach Development Framework is an approach for developing coaches at all levels in the game. In line with the recommendations laid out in SPARC's Coaching Strategy (2004) it provides a vision and structure for improving the knowledge and delivery of Netball coaching with the overall goal of developing more quality and confident coaches.

This approach is based on the following key principles:

Appropriate for netball in New Zealand - reflective of New Zealand's unique cultural and sporting environment
Community based - aligned with NNZ's coaching communities in conjunction with the New Zealand Coaching Strategy
Player centred - based on the needs of the players and aligned to their stage of development
Applicable and practical - ‘on-the job' learning experiences
Flexible - providing Coaches with more choice and a higher degree of ownership in selecting and following their own development pathway
Lifelong learning - promoting continued personal development and self-responsibility for learning

ACCREDITATION

NNZ's coach accreditation structure is designed to empower coaches to provide high quality coaching to all players. This accreditation will be optional for coaches; however, it is advisable for those intending to coach at representative level to become accredited. Additionally, Regions and Centres will be encouraged by NNZ to appoint coaches who have NNZ coach accreditation. Coaches may be required to stay at each award level for a minimum of 2 years so that there is an opportunity to consolidate learning and for the new coaching ideas to be applied in practice.

OPERATIONS MANUAL

The Coach Development Framework & Accreditation Operations Manual has information relating to all aspects of our Accreditation programme/system.

Coach Development Framework & Accreditation Manual August 2011

OVERVIEW

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