UKCC LEVEL 4 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME A Practical Approach to Delivering Excellence CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Date Conference Venue

16 October 2015 University of Worcester Arena University of Worcester Hylton Road Worcester WR2 5JN r e t s e c r o W f o

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UKCC LEVEL 4 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the UKCC Level 4 Conference. It’s great to see so many coaches embracing the UKCC Level 4. I am sure you will all join sports coach UK in thanking the University of Worcester for hosting this conference and providing a wonderful setting for the event. The University of Worcester Arena is a modern design that meets the needs of the coach and, along with the exceptional staff supporting the event, we are guaranteed a successful day of coach education.

We have provided a mix of formal and informal learning If a part of the programme doesn’t fit your learning needs throughout the day, while aiming to promote an then we encourage you to create a different learning environment where the informal learning continues not just journey for yourself. Let the organisers know how you can in the discussions within the sessions but over coffee, during spend that time differently and we can help facilitate. We lunch and during the evening. After all, this event brings would much rather try everything we can to make this a together a collection of high-performing coaches who are worthwhile professional development session for you, than expert in their field. As experienced self-directed learners have you leave regretting lost opportunities. with a mindset to seek out and absorb new knowledge and This is our community. Therefore, please put as much into it learn as much as you can, we want to make this an as you can and take out of it as much as you want, whether invaluable learning experience, so if at any time you have it’s new ideas, changing your current practices, food for suggestions or ideas that can improve the programme, thought or a new contact or two. Enjoy the day and we please speak to one of the organisers. look forward to catching up with you all.

Sarah Collings sports coach UK Coach Education Team

UKCC LEVEL 4 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 1 AGENDA

Time Title Led By

9.3 0–10.15 Arrival

10.1 5–11.00 Opening Session Sarah Collings and University of Worcester

11.0 0–11.30 Keynote Speaker 1 Melanie Marshall

11.3 0–12.00 Break

12.0 0–12.30 The Role of the Elite Coach and Paul James Player/Coach Transition

12.3 0–1.30 Workshop Option 1 Various Speakers

1.3 0–2.00 Break

2.0 0– 3.00 Workshop Option 2 Various Speakers

3.1 5–4.15 Workshop Option 3 Various Speakers

4.3 0–5.00 Keynote Speaker 2 Marieanne Spacey

5.0 0–7.00 Free Time

7.0 0–9.30 Worcester Wolves Match Night

2 UKCC LEVEL 4 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

Richard Cheetham As a Level 3 Advanced Coach, Paul has been involved throughout his career in the development of British players, Richard Cheetham is a Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching at from grass-roots level in schools and club/community the University of Winchester, where he has worked since programmes. It has always been an objective of his to 2005. This follows three years of teaching and coaching actively play British players in his BBL teams whenever rugby in New Zealand. His research, publications and possible. Alongside this, he has been involved as a player and conference presentations include enhancing coaching coach with Basketball at all levels. creativity and innovation. Recent work in this area has ranged from delivery on the Project 500 female coaching In December 2009, Paul was appointed Head Coach of the initiative to the UCI world governing body for cycling as Worcester Wolves Basketball Club. February 2012 saw him part of their coach education programme. take the role of Director of Basketball at the University of Worcester, and that summer he was also appointed England He has gained recognition nationally as an invited speaker senior men’s Head Coach. for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), British Cycling and Cycling Ireland, as well as for sports coach UK Hannah Lawton at the 2015 UK Coaching Summit. Richard is an experienced Coach Educator for the Rugby Football Union Hannah Lawton started rowing as a teenager at Trentham (RFU) and is currently involved in research surrounding Boat Club, Staffordshire, and has continued at the University physical literacy and the impact of walking football. of the West of England (UWE), Bristol. She completed her undergraduate degree in 201 1 and gained a place as a Sarah Collings Scholarship Coach on the Henley Stewards Charitable Trust Coach programme, coaching juniors, seniors and adaptive Sarah Collings is currently a Coach Education Advisor at rowers in the West Midlands area. While undertaking her sports coach UK with the responsibility for driving and scholarship, she also completed an MSc in Coaching developing UKCC Level 4. A former Great Britain swimmer, Science. In December 2013, Hannah competed in the Sarah has won medals at Commonwealth, European and Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge – a 3000-mile row from world level, and is currently Great Britain and European La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Masters record holder across the 400m front crawl, 800m Caribbean. On her return, she applied for her current role front crawl and 4 x 200m relay. with GB Rowing and is now actively seeking people with a Andrew Hartley classifiable impairment that have the potential to be integrated into the GB Rowing team’s Paralympic squad. Andrew Hartley is a Level 3 Head Coach for the University of Worcester Performance Centre. He possesses over 25 Melanie Marshall years of badminton coaching experience. Melanie Marshall is a two-time Olympian and has been Paul James Head Coach at City of Derby since November 2008. Her swimmers at City of Derby include Commonwealth and Paul James’ career in basketball began as a professional European champion Adam Peaty. Melanie is the most prolific player for his hometown team, Leicester All-Stars. He made English woman at a single Commonwealth Games, after her his league debut just weeks after his 17th birthday against six-medal haul at Melbourne in 2006. She leads a team of local rivals Nottingham. Paul enjoyed seven successful years nine coaches and many volunteer coaching assistants at at the All-Stars (now known as Riders) before signing for Derby, and is currently the second most decorated female the Bracknell Tigers in 1988. athlete ever. Melanie ended her swimming career at The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. After nine years as a player with the Tigers, Paul was appointed Head Coach in 1997 – a position he retained She has also worked as a coach with the British swimming until May 2005, winning many British Basketball League team and has been named as an elite coach by UK Sport. (BBL) competitions along the way. That summer, the Guildford Heat was founded by Paul and a few dedicated Tigers supporters; the Heat replaced the Tigers in the BBL and Paul was appointed Head Coach. In just three seasons, he led the new franchise to success in every domestic competition. In the 2007–2008 season, Guildford Heat represented British Basketball at international level by competing in one of Europe’s most prestigious competitions, the Union of European Leagues of Basketball (ULEB) Cup. In the 2006–2007 season, Paul was voted BBL Coach of the Year by the media. UKCC LEVEL 4 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 3 Michelle Morgan John is a well-liked and respected coach, and is arguably now the most experienced coach of blind and VI football in Michelle Morgan is Director of Netball and a Teaching the world. He has a direct, no-nonsense approach and is Fellow in Employability at the University of Worcester. Her creative in his coaching methods to always ensure his teams key coaching philosophy is to develop fully-rounded play with discipline, passion and desire. netballers (both on and off court) in an inclusive and progressive environment. Marc Scriven Michelle is currently undertaking her netball Level 3 Marc Scriven has 35 years’ experience as a Strength and qualification, after passing at Levels 1 and 2. She also holds a Conditioning Coach in the sport and fitness industry, postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher working in Europe and the USA. Marc has an unusual Education, as well as an MSc in Sports Coaching Science. breadth and depth of applied knowledge, having worked Michelle is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. in strength, power-based and endurance sports. He has She has previous coaching experience with the University of coached amateur, professional and Great Britain-standard Worcester netball British Universities and Colleges Sport athletes. (BUCS) squads 1–4, and as the Development Club Coach Marc has also enjoyed an elite sporting career of his own, for Carolians Netball Club. She has also been Head Coach competing for Great Britain in two sports at world at the International Netball Tournament at Disneyworld, championship level, and broken endurance world records. In and will be Development Coach for Netball America in the 1990s, as owner of a successful chain of health clubs, he October 2015. designed an adapted range of resistance weight training Andy Muir machines. He maintains a keen interest in inclusive provision to this day. Andy Muir is Managing Director of Coach Logic and has extensive experience of lecturing sports coaching and Richard Shuttleworth sports science across further education (FE) and higher With a background in coaching and academia, Richard education (HE). Andy has delivered both theoretical and Shuttleworth became Skill Acquisition Specialist at the practical aspects of numerous sports, most notably rugby Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) between 2006–2013, union. Andy’s interests include encouraging students and providing support to a number of Olympic coaches and athletes to gain understanding of the requirements of athletes across both individual and team sports. Since 2013, success, including the mindset required to approach various Richard has been Elite Coach Development Manager for learning scenarios. He also helps students and athletes England Rugby and has supported the continued recognise the value of creating collaborative environments, development of England’s professional rugby union thus taking responsibility for their own development. coaches in the areas of research and innovation into John Pugh elite coaching practice.

John Pugh played over 100 international games for England and Great Britain blind teams as a sighted goalkeeper. He retired from playing after The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games and became Football Academy Director at the Royal National College for the Blind. He assisted Tony Larkin for over 20 years up until The London 2012 Games as a player guide and coach for England and Great Britain. Having gained his UEFA ‘B’ Football Association (FA) coaching award, John became the first full-time FA national disability team Head Coach around 18 months ago. He led the team to the runners-up spot at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games in March 2015, and led the team once again at the European Championships in Hereford in August 2015 in their quest for Rio qualification.

4 UKCC LEVEL 4 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Marieanne Spacey Miles Thompson

Marieanne Spacey is Assistant Coach of the England As the Great Britain women’s Head Coach, Miles women’s senior football team . As part of her role, she is Thompson’s role includes leading and preparing both the also responsible for the England women’s under-23 team, as women’s national and under-25 basketball teams for well as the development of female coaches in England. international competitions, as well as contributing to the Marieanne is a former England international herself, having development of elite players across the whole of Great represented her country 91 times. She is considered to be Britain and Northern Ireland. one of the greatest English footballers of all time. In 2014, Miles led the Great Britain women to their Her previous clubs include HJK Helsinki, Wimbledon Ladies, highest-ever world championship finish at the World Arsenal and Fulham. While at Wimbledon Ladies, Marieanne Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Toronto, Canada. scored 12 goals in the first five games of the 1991 –1992 A vastly experienced coach, Miles – as the Defensive season. Coordinator of the USA women’s team – played a crucial role in the USA’s run to gold at the 2010 World She was the leading goalscorer and was named FA Players’ Championships, and the semi-finals of The London 2012 Player of the Year while at Arsenal. Having enjoyed much Paralympic Games. Miles has also previously led the success in north London as a deep-lying forward, Marieanne men’s team to the title at the won the domestic treble during her time at Fulham. She National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball became Manager of the team when they reverted to Championships. semi-pro status in 2003, but left in 2006 after Fulham scrapped their women’s team altogether. Later that year she Away from basketball, Miles is a highly regarded tennis became Senior Coach for Wimbledon Ladies. Marieanne player and coach, earning a place in the US Open doubles later coached the England under-16, under-17 and under-19 finals open division in both 1981 and 1983. teams, as well as working in the coaching departments of Arsenal and Charlton Athletic. She has also won a Sport Relief Special Achievement Award.

UKCC LEVEL 4 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 5 WORKSHOP SYNOPSES

Coaching for Performance and The ‘S’ Continuum – How Strong is Strong Participation – Adapting Coaching Styles for Enough? Over 60s and Elite Athletes The aim of this workshop is to further empower a lead This session will provide attendees with a practical coach via completion of ‘The Coach’s Eye’. These guidelines appreciation of blind football. Here, they will be able to are aimed at enhancing the management information experience the game via practical activities and will be received by your strength and conditioning coach. Lead invited to take part in a question and answer session coaches position each athlete on, what the University of around the themes of coaching blind players, and Worcester term, the ‘S’ continuum. Running concurrently will performing and coaching at elite levels of disability sport. be practical strength and conditioning coaching demonstrations – led by University of Worcester students – Coaching Skill Using Constraints-based demonstrating the ability to achieve varying physical results Coaching from the same exercise, and therefore exploring the dose response relationship within the ‘S’ continuum. Attendees will be exposed to the key principles involved in delivering a constraints-based coaching (CBC) session to Changing Perceptions around Disability – young athletes. This coaching practice methodology is With Focus on Para-rowing underpinned by a non-linear pedagogy (Chow, 2013) and a constraints-based approach to skill development (Davids, The primary objective of the workshop is to provide a Button and Bennett, 2008). greater understanding around disability and the perception that disabled people need to be treated differently with the Think Differently, Perform Better – A need for special equipment. With a focus on para-rowing, it Creative and Innovative Approach to Your questions your initial response to someone with a disability, Coaching Practice and provides key questions and responses that can be utilised in the wider sporting arena. This interactive and thought-provoking workshop will provide an opportunity for coaches to develop ideas that The Mentoring Journey: Roles and reinforce the role creativity and innovation have in Responsibilities coaching practice. The session will look at the mentoring journey undertaken, The workshop will enable coaches to demonstrate highlighting the role of both the mentor and mentee, along awareness of the concept of creativity through practical with the impact this has on practice and performance. application and participation in – or observation of – a Attention will be given to the different sports backgrounds range of practical activities, demonstrating the positive featured (netball to rugby), and the role this has on the impact on their coaching practices at all levels of development and relationship. performance. Accelerating Learning through Video – A Coaching for Performance and Collaborative Approach Participation – Adapting Coaching Styles for Elite and Recreational Players The session will aim to demonstrate good practice around the effective use of video to accelerate learning. It will be In what way does the delivery differ, and is the content of underpinned by looking at the evidence on the impact of delivery the same? Discover whether the outcomes remain video in a learning environment, and the effectiveness of constant, and find out what we are really looking for. collaboration in an individual and team environment. Examples of good practice will be demonstrated across a The Role of the Elite Coach and the range of levels and age groups. It is hoped attendees will Player/Coach Transition contribute with their own experiences. Performance Wheelchair Basketball Attendees will hear about Paul James’ experience as an international player, his transition to a professional coach, This session will offer a practical experience for attendees. and the issues facing top players, from initial qualification to This practical opportunity will be followed by a question ongoing professional career development. and answer session about Miles Thompson’s experiences working with elite wheelchair athletes.

6 UKCC LEVEL 4 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME WORKSHOP ORIENTATIONS

Session 1 – 12.30–1.30

Coaching for Performance and Participation – Adapting John Pugh End Court, Main Hall Coaching Styles for Over 60s and Elite Athletes

Performance Wheelchair Basketball (practical coaching Miles Thompson Middle Court, Main Hall session and Q & A)

The ‘S’ Continuum – How Strong is Strong Enough? Marc Scriven Strength and Conditioning Room

Changing Perceptions around Disability – With Focus Hannah Lawton Conference Suite on Para-rowing

The Mentoring Journey: Roles and Responsibilities Michelle Morgan/ Teaching Room 1 Rachel Brown

Accelerating Learning through Video – A Collaborative Approach Andy Muir Performance Analysis Suite/Riverside

Coaching Skill Using Constraints-based Coaching Richard Shuttleworth Teaching Room 2

Session 2 – 2.00–3.00

Coaching for Performance and Participation – Adapting John Pugh End Court, Main Hall Coaching Styles for Over 60s and Elite Athletes

Performance Wheelchair Basketball (practical coaching session Miles Thompson Middle Court, Main Hall and Q & A)

Coaching for Performance and Participation – Adapting Andrew Hartley Riverside Court Coaching Styles for Elite and Recreational Players

The ‘S’ Continuum – How Strong is Strong Enough? Marc Scriven Strength and Conditioning Room

Accelerating Learning through Video – A Collaborative Approach Andy Muir Performance Analysis Suite/Riverside

Coaching Skill Using Constraints-based Coaching Richard Shuttleworth Teaching Room 2

Think Differently, Perform Better – A Creative and Innovative Richard Cheetham/ Riverside Lecture Theatre Approach to Your Coaching Practice Jon Woodward

UKCC LEVEL 4 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 7 Session 3 – 3.15 –4.15 Performance Wheelchair Basketball Miles Thompson Middle Court, Main Hall (practical coaching session and Q & A)

Coaching for Performance and Participation – Andrew Hartley Riverside Court Adapting Coaching Styles for Elite and Recreational Players

The ‘S’ Continuum – How Strong is Strong Enough? Marc Scriven Strength and Conditioning Room

Changing Perceptions around Disability – With Focus on Hannah Lawton Conference Suite Para-rowing

The Mentoring Journey: Roles and Responsibilities Michelle Morgan/ Teaching Room 1 Rachel Brown

Accelerating Learning through Video – A Collaborative Approach Andy Muir Performance Analysis Suite/Riverside

Think Differently, Perform Better – A Creative and Innovative Richard Cheetham/ Riverside Lecture Theatre Approach to Your Coaching Practice Jon Woodward

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