Competition

This coach is competent to plan, conduct and evaluate advanced training programs suitable for swimmers competing at NZ Age Group and NZ Open Championships (or higher) level competitions. A Silver Accredited coach has demonstrated the ability to train swimmers who have achieved National Age Group or National Open qualifying times. The Silver Coach will have the skills to structure a complex training environment that allows for a progression from club and regional level competitions to success at the national level.

Core Units: 

Unit 1: Talent Identification and Development
Unit 2: Mechanics of Swimming
Unit 3: Application of Training Principles
Unit 4:  Drills and Performance Enhancing Skills 
Unit 5: Mental Skills Training
Unit 6: Nutrition and Health
Unit 7: Coaching Professionalism and Welfare 

Silver Accreditation components will be delivered over 4-5 days depending on course logistics. There will also be a practical component, which may be achieved through attending Youth and Open national programme camps. There is a total of 19 competencies delivered in 7 core units. There will also be post course work and performance criteria to be achieved.

Course dates:
2012: TBC

Cost: $650 inc. GST

Duration: 4 days + post course work + performance criteria

Corresponding resource: Coaching Essentials: A Swimming Coaches Guidebook. By Dr. Ralph J. Richards (Silver Handbook)

Pre-requisites: NZSCTA membership. Bronze certified (or equivalent)

Post Course Work: TBC