Publications

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Coaching Strategy for Ireland

Coaching Research

• Tracing the Development Process and Needs of Irish Coaches

• National Coaching Development Programme - Implementation Manual

• National Coaching Development Programme - Workbook

Section 1 2A 2B 3 4 5

Appendix 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

• Coaching Ladder

• The Lispa Model

• NCTC Pathways Report

• "Factors Promoting and Inhibiting the Success of High Performance Players and Athletes in Ireland" (Word Doc 279k)

2006

Tracing the Development Process and Needs of Irish Coaches

In 2004, NCTC conducted research on the development process and needs of Irish coaches. A questionnaire was administered to a range of NCDP (National Coaching Development Programme) certified coaches from a variety of different sports. Coaches provided information on their athletic experiences; coaching experiences; knowledge and attributes needed for coaching; reasons for coaching; supports for coaches; and effectiveness of current coach education courses. Results revealed that the development of a coach begins as an athlete. The importance of non-formal methods of coach education and development (e.g. observing other coaches; mentoring; coaching experience) was highlighted. This research also illustrates the significant amount of time coaches invest in coaching activities and the supports needed for coaching. Click on link to read full report Irish Coaching Research

2005

National Coaching Development Programme

NCDP Implementation Manual

NCDP Workbook (PDF)

Section 1 2A 2B 3 4 5
Appendix 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

National Coaching Development Programme
Download NCDP Brochure (PDF 2.1Mb)

Coaching Ladder

November
LISPA Consultation Paper

You are invited to review the new model for 'Lifelong Involvment in Sport and Physical Activity'(LISPA).The model has been developed by the ISC and NCTC in partnership, and is written as a policy document for the attention of all those involved in sport and physical activity. The paper acknowledges the absence of a clear model of lifelong involvement in sport and physical activity and the need to map out those opportunities that are available to participants.

The LIPSA Model (PDF 130k)

July

ECC 5 level REVIEW CONSULTATION DOCUMENT (Microsoft word doc 98k)

April

Dr Pat Duffy presented an LTPAD workshop to development officers, coaches and administrators at the Mary Peters Track in Belfast (Powerpoint 159K)

March

Dr Pat Duffy presents at the European Network Aports Science, Education and Employment (ENSSEE) Forum in Warsaw (Powerpoint 14,745k)

Dr Pat Duffy presents at the International Council for Coach Education conference in Hong Kong (MS Word 134k)

2003

October
NCTC Pathways Report (PDF 561k)

April
Sports Pulse Newsletter (PDF 414k)

January