IMAC INTRODUCTION TO COACHING TAEKWON-DO

Under the auspices of the Irish Martial Arts Commission and Coaching Ireland the first ITF Taekwon-Do coaching award has been developed, piloted and approved!
The pilot of the Introductory award took place in Stonehall National School, Shannon, Co Clare over the weekend of the 31st February and 1st of January. 18 coaches participated, mostly new to
the coaching vocation but with a few experienced individuals present to provide feedback on the course content and delivery. The course was lead by Adrian Byrne (CDPI Tutor),assisted by Stephen Ryan.
Coacheshad 12 contact hours during which they participated in class based workshops and mat based practical coaching. Coaches also have to complete some distance learning and coaching tasks before certification.

This course is aimed at new assistant coaches/instructors who have little or no experience in
teaching Taekwon-Do.
The object of the course is to:
• Stimulate an interest in coaching Taekwon-Do
• Provide basic coaching skills
• Promote awareness of the coaching process
• Identify key factors in working with beginners and in particular young participants aged 6-8 years.
• Develop an appreciation amongst coaches of the technical,tactical, physical, mental, lifestyle
and personal capacities related to the development of children at this age.

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