Development

1. Coach Development & Course
2. Referee Development & Courses
3. Grass Roots Hockey
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Courses will be announced shortly. 

Coach Development

Coach Survey

Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent County Sports Partnership

Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent (SASSOT) are pleased to confirm that their Coaching Conference
will taking place again this year on Sunday 12th of October at Staffordshire University.
The Coaching Conference offers coaches of all levels of experience and qualification a great opportunity to attend a wide range
of nationally accredited workshops and the chance to network with other coaches from across the sub region.

The opening address will be delivered by Mark Richardson Olympic 400m Silver Medallist and BBC Sport commentator.
The cost is £30 per delegate including lunch, delegate pack, morning and afternoon workshops.

Coaching Conference workshop
Application form

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If you region requires a Referee's course please email the National Secretary, who will arrange a course as  soon as possible.

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Short-Term Plan (approx 1 Year)
Adapt existing Coaching Qualifications to NCC criteria
Raise profile and improve reputation of the Sport
(AIM: To change existing perceptions & reputation)
(AIM: To become Leaders within the Discipline)

Establish Coach Database (i.e. List of Qualified Coaches )
Appoint Regional Development Officers
(AIM: Role is to Develop Sport within their Region)
(AIM: To help implementation of WCCS)

Establish National Development Network
(AIM: Deliver consistent message on ‘How to Coach’)
(AIM: Regions to become ‘drivers’ in obtaining new players)

Mid-Term Development Plan (approx 5 Years)

Adopt Clubmark
Obtain Funding (For Development & GB Teams)
Achieve recognition of Sport (Nationally & Internationally)
Create Structured Coaching Programme
(AIM: Make Coaching Qualifications more accessible)
(AIM: Establish Clear Progression Path)
(AIM: Improvable Coaching Standards within the Sport)

Long-Term Development Plan (approx 20 Years)
Olympic Recognition

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For all other questions please email the National Secretary
Or write to: BIPHA, PO Box 641, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 9BU

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