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The ABC will host a Coaching Level I Clinic on Saturday, February 28th at our Boathouse in North Little Rock, AR. This is a great opportunity for our club's members and to share our facility with our rowing neighbors! We hope to see you there!
Cost of the clinic is $125 per participant. If ABC has 12 people registered, we get one free spot in the clinic. To register, email
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Payment is made at the clinic. Our clinician will be Gene Jeffords of U S Rowing. U.S. Rowing will be sending out information about our clinic to rowing clubs in the neighboring states. Following is more information on U.S. Rowing's clinics:
New Clinic information for 2009.
-Level I are one day clinics.
-Coaching Manuals must be read prior to the clinic. We have put the coaching manuals online and when you register you will get the link to the manuals. You will receive a paper copy when you arrive at the clinic.
-USRowing membership is required to access the manual page.
-CPR and First Aid are required to receive the Level I certificate. CPR, First Aid, and Boating Safety are required for Level II certification. You do not have to obtain the certifications prior to the clinic. Copies of certifications can be turned in at the clinic or mailed/emailed to Willie Black.
http://www.usrowing.com/coaches/coachingeducationmanuals/cemlevel1.aspx
| Coaching Education Program Overview | | | Certification Program Overview
The USRowing Coaching Education Program is a three-level program. The Initiation Level (I) and Foundation Level (II) are weekend clinics that are held in every region of the country. The Intermediate Level (III) clinic is held only at the USRowing Annual Convention due to the scope of the program.
The Intermediate Level (III) is designed specifically with the new head coach or experienced assistant coach in mind. Regardless if you are coaching high school (juniors), collegiate, or master athletes, Level III offers a wealth of information on subject areas such as safety, learning, teaching, and speed. Building upon knowledge and information imparted in Levels I and II, this third level covers areas of coaching that are essential to the success of your program and to the success of a career in coaching.
The Foundation Level (II) program is presented at the Annual Convention and is available around the country 10-15 times a year. Level II was developed to help the coach who has one or two years of experience and has coached a boat for a season, done basic rigging, and developed a basic training program. Currently, more than 750 coaches are Level II certified.
The Initiation Level (I) is presented 15-20 times a year in every region of the country and at the Annual Convention. We recommend this program for someone that has coached for less than one year. More than 1,000 coaches have been certified in this program.
The Curriculum
The curriculum for the USRowing Coaching Education Program is based upon the National Standards for Athletic Coaches. These standards are a result of a consensus facilitated by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), in collaboration with many other organizations such as American Sport Education Program (ASEP), Program for Athletic Coaches Education (PACE), and the Youth Sport Institute at Michigan State University .
In essence, the curriculum of this program progressively outlines the standards that rowing coaches should be aware of, be able to apply, and be able master. To assist in the presentation of the material, each level is divided into four quadrants, which are separated into nine specific knowledge areas.
Quadrant 1: Safety
1. Risk Management
2. Injury Prevention, Management, and Care
Quadrant 2: Learning
3. Athlete Growth, Development, and Learning
4. Social/Psychological Aspects of Coaching
Quadrant 3: Teaching
5. Teaching
6. Administration and Professional Development of the Coach
Quadrant 4: Speed
7. Training, Conditioning, and Nutrition
8. Skills, Tactics, and Strategies
9. Equipment
The USRowing Coaching Education Program is the only coaching education program for rowing coaches officially recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and by USRowing.
Which Level is Right for You
Regardless of your experience and current coaching position held, there is a level of the program right for you. Following is a description of each level to help you determine the appropriate one to enroll in:
Level I: Initiation Level (debuted 12/99)
This level is designed for someone who is seriously considering coaching the sport of rowing, has been coaching for less than one year, and who has not previously been USRowing Coaching Education Program certified.
Level II: Foundation Level (debuted 12/99)
This level is designed for a beginning coach who has held a USRowing Coaching Education Program Level I certificate for at least six months. The coaching education manager can waive Level I and place coaches into this program if the candidate has been coaching for at least one year.
Level III: Intermediate Level (debuted 12/00)
This level is designed for an intermediate coach, who has been USRowing Level II certified for at least one year and may hold a position such as a first-time high school, club, or collegiate head coach or may be an experienced assistant coach. The coaching education manager can waive Level I and II and place coaches into this program if they have 5 years of coaching experience. |
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