Coaching Courses
The England Basketball award scheme is designed to aid the
development and training of basketball coaches and officials. The
schemes provide incentives to men and women to improve their knowledge
of the game, assesses this knowledge, and enables England Basketball to
maintain a list of qualified, active coaches and officials prepared to
play a part in the development of basketball in England.Cambridge City Council and Cambridge School Sports Partnership will be sponsoring courses during the 2008/2009 season. Register on 01223 457 543 for one of the courses below:
October 28 & 30 - This is a basic level qualification for 14-16 year olds, covering instructing the basic skills of the game, officiating and club administration.
Oct 28 - St Bedes Sports Centre or Oct 30 - Sawston Sports Centre
June - This is an introductory course covering the basic fundamentals of basketball and organisational techniques. The award is aimed at senior school pupils, FE students, teaching assistants and parents / guardians.
Coaching For Teachers/ AOTT’s
A course which gives an appreciation of the basics of the game and allows non-basketball staff to obtain enough knowledge to deliver basketball to primary students and is accompanied by a resource pack which includes lesson plans, drills and information to assist in planning a course of classes.
Oct 28 - St Bedes Sports Centre or Oct 30 - Sawston Sports Centre
June - This is an introductory course covering the basic fundamentals of basketball and organisational techniques. The award is aimed at senior school pupils, FE students, teaching assistants and parents / guardians.
Coaching For Teachers/ AOTT’s
A course which gives an appreciation of the basics of the game and allows non-basketball staff to obtain enough knowledge to deliver basketball to primary students and is accompanied by a resource pack which includes lesson plans, drills and information to assist in planning a course of classes.
Level I UK Coaching Certificate in Basketball (UKCC L1)
March - This is the basic level of coaching qualification for those who wish to commit to coaching basketball. The course provides each candidate with the basic knowledge of basketball and coaching skills, and will enable the holder to assist a fully qualified Level 2 Coach. Candidates enrolled on a Level 1 UKCC Basketball courses should download and complete the following Coaching Practice Requirements and Home Study Questions before attending the first day of the course.
England Basketball Level II Coach Award
This is the standard level of coaching qualification for all club coaches working at local level. The award gives a general overview of all aspects of basketball, and a basic introduction to coaching techniques.