2. User Instructions:
• Click on the flag graphic at any time to return to this instruction page
Coaching Assistant:
Adult Participation
• Once you arrive in a section, you may click on the tabs Essential Skills & Experience Required
• A basic understanding of LTPD principles
along the foot of the page to explore that section, • Ability to assist in the delivery of coaching sessions that will enable adult hockey
players to improve their performance & support goal setting process
• Ability / Willingness to work under supervision
or click on the home button to return to the main table • Clear & appropriate communication skills
• Ability to organise small groups safely
• Click website links throughout to visit
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
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Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
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you can navigate to the information relevant to you
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3. Please click on a section of the matrix below to explore further…
ENVIRONMENT
CHILDREN YOUTH ADULT PERFORMANCE HIGH
INCLUDING TALENT
5-11 YRS 12-18 YRS PARTICIPATION DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE
Coaching Assistant
Coaching Assistant Coaching Assistant Coaching Assistant Coaching Assistant
COACHING at junior club, school
at junior club in any adult at player pathway / at International level
ASSISTANT or participation
or school club session talent ID sessions or National League
sessions
Coach
Coach Coach Coach
at junior club, school Coach
COACH of junior club team, at player pathway / in National or
or participation of club team
school team talent ID sessions Premier League club
sessions
ROLE
Head Coach
Head Coach Head Coach
SENIOR Head Coach of National U21
at junior club or at junior club or Head Coach
COACH at National squad or
school with school with at a large club
Age Group National or
50+ children 50+ children
Premier League club
Director of Coaching Director of Coaching Head Coach
MASTER
Head Coach
for junior for junior Director of Coaching GB Youth or
COACH GB or National
programmes in programmes in for a large club National Age Group
Senior squads
club or school club or school squads
CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN SCHOOL / CLUB ACTIVITY OVER 18S INVOLVED IN CLUB, ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN ATHLETES COMPETING
JUNIOR CLUB OR SCHOOL THAT IS NOT PERFORMANCE SESSIONAL HOCKEY FOR PERFORMANCE PLAYER/ AT ELITE LEVEL
HOCKEY ACTIVITY CLUB/PLAYER PATHWAY LINKED PARTICIPATION PURPOSES CLUB ENVIRONMENTS
VIEW LICENSING & REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
englandhockey.co.uk scottish-hockey.org.uk welsh-hockey.co.uk
4. Coaching Assistant:
Children 5-11 Years
Role & Descriptor
• Assist higher qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions under supervision
• Acquire & demonstrate basic coaching competencies (generic - the how)
• Deliver fundamentals of hockey & introduction to core hockey skills
• Adhere to Home Nations Policies, Procedures & Code of Ethics
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
5. Coaching Assistant:
Children 5-11 Years
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Basic Knowledge / Understanding of:
Long Term Player Development (LTPD)
• LTPD principles is a generic, conceptual framework for athlete
development in sport that can be used as a basis
on which to ‘re-align’, or make more consistent,
existing systems & structures. For a comprehensive
Ability / Willingness to: document on LTPD research please click here
• Assist in the delivery of coaching sessions that will enable
children to achieve their potential & personal goals
• Work under supervision, in a team environment
• Organise small groups safely
• Communicate clearly & appropriately
• Influence, enthuse & motivate children
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
6. Coaching Assistant:
Children 5-11 Years
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Collecting, maintaining & managing information
• Recognise & respond to children’s needs / work with players’ individual requirements
• Hockey playing experience
• Basic understanding of the rules of the relevant Home Country Small Games
Mini game formats differ across the Home Nations. For more
information & relevant resources please contact your Governing Body
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
7. Coaching Assistant:
Children 5-11 Years
Essential Qualifications & Training Required
• UKCC Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Hockey or
if U18, Foundation Coaching or Introductory Award
• Enhanced CRB / Disclosure checked
(Disclosure Checks = Scotland) Ascertains the suitability to an
individual to work with children or vulnerable adults. These can
be arranged through your Home Nation Governing Body.
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
8. Coaching Assistant:
Children 5-11 Years
Desirable Qualifications & Training
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
• First Aid qualification Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
If you are unsure, please contact your relevant Home Nation.
• Core Skills / Foundation Skills workshop
• Introduction to Fundamentals of Movement workshop
• Zone Hockey if working within appropriate area
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
9. Coaching Assistant:
Children 5-11 Years
Supporting Structures
• Support & planning from level 2 coach
• Online resources
• Parents, teachers, welfare staff, administrators
• Local & Regional agencies (such as local authorities, CSPs )
• Coaching Agencies
These are organisations whose products or
services can support you on your coaching
• Home Nation Playing Syllabus journey. Each Home Nation will have additional
agencies, some GB wide agencies are:
Sports Coach UK: www.sportscoachuk.org
• DVDs (of player & coach) Sportplan: www.sportplan.net
• Home Nation Staff
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
10. Coaching Assistant: CLICK A LINK TO VIEW PATHWAY
Children 5-11 Years
Coaching Environments
• Clubs
• Holiday Hockey Camps
• Fun Days
• Primary Schools Sessions leading up to Festivals & Tournaments
• Club / School Link Sessions
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
11. Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Role & Descriptor
• Plan, deliver & review coaching sessions
• Demonstrate sound coaching competence (generic - the how)
• Deliver fundamentals of hockey & introduction to core hockey skills & tactics
• Demonstrate sound technical & tactical competence (the what)
• Support & supervise Coaching Assistants where applicable
• Adhere to Home Nations Policies, Procedures & Code of Ethics
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
12. Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Experience of:
• Playing Hockey
• Working with children - minimum of 20 hours within the last year
Knowledge / Understanding of: Long Term Player Development (LTPD)
is a generic, conceptual framework for athlete
• LTPD principles development in sport that can be used as a basis
on which to ‘re-align’, or make more consistent,
• Supporting & supervising other coaches existing systems & structures. For a comprehensive
document on LTPD research please click here
Ability to:
• Recognise & respond to children’s needs / work with players’ individual requirements
• Work & operate in a team environment
• Collect, maintain & manage information
• Observe, analyse & improve player performance
• Exhibit sound communication & interpersonal skills
• Inspire, manage & motivate primary age children
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
13. Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Experience of mentoring
• Delegating appropriately
Mini game formats differ across the Home Nations. For more
information & relevant resources please contact your Governing Body
• Sound understanding of the rules of the relevant Home Country Small Games
• Knowledge & experience of children in school / club environment
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
14. Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Essential Qualifications & Training Required
• UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Hockey
Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
• First Aid qualification If you are unsure, please contact your relevant Home Nation.
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
• Introduction to Fundamentals of Movement workshop
(Disclosure Checks = Scotland) Ascertains the suitability to an
• Enhanced CRB / Disclosure checked individual to work with children or vulnerable adults. These can
be arranged through your Home Nation Governing Body.
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
15. Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Desirable Qualifications & Training
• Equity in Coaching workshop
• Coaching Children & Young People workshop
CPD complements qualification-based learning
with varied, informal & formal learning, including
workshops, working with other coaches, mentoring,
• Ongoing Continued Professional Development eLearning & reflective coaching. For more
information contact your National Governing Body
• A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches workshop
• Core Skills / Foundation Skills workshop
• Foundation Umpire Award
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
16. Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Supporting Structures
• Support from Level 3 Coach
• Mentors
• Online support / DVDs
• Parents, teachers, welfare staff, administrators
• Home Nations Player Syllabus
• Local & Regional agencies (such as local authorities, CSPs)
• County, Regional & Home Country workshop
These are organisations whose products or
services can support you on your coaching
• Coaching Agencies journey. Each Home Nation will have additional
agencies, some GB wide agencies are:
Sports Coach UK: www.sportscoachuk.org
• Home Nation Staff Sportplan: www.sportplan.net
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
17. Coach: CLICK A LINK TO VIEW PATHWAY
Children 5-11 Years
Coaching Environments
• Clubs
• Primary Schools
• Mini Hockey
• Holiday Hockey Camps
• Fun Days
• Primary Schools Sessions leading up to Festivals & Tournaments
• Club / School Link Sessions
• Coaching Clinics
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
18. Senior Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Role & Descriptor
• Plan, implement & review annual coaching programmes
• Demonstrate advanced coaching competence (generic - the how)
• Deliver the fundamentals & core hockey skills with tactical input
• Demonstrate advanced technical & tactical competence (the what)
• Support & supervise coaches where applicable
• Adhere to Home Nations Policies, Procedures & Code of Ethics
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
19. Senior Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Experience of:
• Playing hockey
• Mentoring
• Working with children aged 5-11, minimum 180 hours within the last 3 years
Long Term Player Development (LTPD)
Knowledge / Understanding of: is a generic, conceptual framework for athlete
development in sport that can be used as a
• LTPD principles (advanced) basis on which to ‘re-align’, or make more
consistent, existing systems & structures.
• Supporting, delegating to & supervising other coaches For a comprehensive document on
LTPD research please click here
Ability to:
• Work & operate in a team environment
• Collect, maintain & manage information
• Observe, analyse & improve player performance
• Exhibit excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Inspire, manage & motivate primary age children
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
20. Senior Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Desirable Skills & Experience
• An understanding of Sport Science: nutrition, psychology, physiology
• Excellent knowledge of hockey rules & understanding of the relevant
Home Country Small Games
Mini game formats differ across the Home Nations. For more
information & relevant resources please contact your Governing Body
• Experience of using video analysis
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
21. Senior Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Essential Qualifications & Training Required
• UKCC Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Hockey
• First Aid qualification Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
If you are unsure, please contact your relevant Home Nation.
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
(Disclosure Checks = Scotland) Ascertains the suitability to an
• Enhanced CRB / Disclosure checked individual to work with children or vulnerable adults. These can
be arranged through your Home Nation Governing Body.
• A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches workshop
• Core Skills / Foundation Skills workshop
• Introduction to Fundamentals of Movement workshop
• Equity in Coaching workshop
• Coaching Children & Young People workshop
• Level 1 Umpire Award
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
22. Senior Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Desirable Qualifications & Training
• scUK Advanced workshops
• Sport Science workshops / qualifications
CPD complements qualification-based learning
with varied, informal & formal learning, including
• Ongoing Continued Professional Development workshops, working with other coaches, mentoring,
eLearning & reflective coaching. For more
information contact your National Governing Body
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
23. Senior Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Supporting Structures
• Support from Level 4 Coach
• Mentors
• Online support / DVDs
• Parents, teachers, welfare staff, administrators
• Home Nations Player Syllabus
• Local & Regional agencies (such as local authorities, CSPs)
• County, Regional & Home Country workshop
These are organisations whose products or
services can support you on your coaching
• Coaching Agencies journey. Each Home Nation will have additional
agencies, some GB wide agencies are:
Sports Coach UK: www.sportscoachuk.org
• Home Nation Staff Sportplan: www.sportplan.net
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
24. Senior Coach: CLICK A LINK TO VIEW PATHWAY
Children 5-11 Years
Coaching Environments
• Clubs
• Primary Schools
• Mini Hockey
• Holiday Hockey Camps
• Fun Days
• Primary Schools Sessions leading up to Festivals & Tournaments
• Club / School Link Sessions
• Coaching Clinics at Events
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
25. Master Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Role & Descriptor
• Oversee & review long term coaching programmes & systems
• Demonstrate exemplary coaching competence (generic - the how)
• Deliver the fundamentals & core hockey skills with tactical input
• Demonstrate exemplary technical & tactical competence (the what)
• Support & manage coaching team(s)
• Adhere to Home Nations Policies, Procedures & Code of Ethics
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
26. Master Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Experience of:
• Playing Hockey
• Working with children aged 5-11, minimum 450 hours within the last 5 years
Advanced Knowledge / Understanding of:
• LTPD principles & their integration into every aspect of the programme
Long Term Player Development (LTPD) is a generic, conceptual framework for athlete
Ability to: development in sport that can be used as a basis on which to ‘re-align’, or make more consistent,
existing systems & structures. For a comprehensive document on LTPD research please click here
• Support, mentor & manage a team of coaches of all levels
• Work & operate in a team environment
• Research, collect, maintain & manage information
• Exhibit exemplary communication, interpersonal & management skills
• Inspire, manage & motivate primary age children
• Employ all aspects of sport science into the programme
• Employ the use of video analysis
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
27. Master Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Researching & writing coaching papers
• Experience of representation at coaching development working groups
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
28. Master Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Essential Qualifications & Training Required
• UKCC Level 4 Certificate in Coaching Hockey
Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
• First Aid qualification If you are unsure, please contact your relevant Home Nation.
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
(Disclosure Checks = Scotland) Ascertains the suitability to an
• Enhanced CRB / Disclosure checked individual to work with children or vulnerable adults. These can
be arranged through your Home Nation Governing Body.
• A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches workshop
• Core Skills / Foundation Skills workshop
• Equity in Coaching workshop
• Coaching Children & Young People
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
29. Master Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Desirable Qualifications & Training
CPD complements qualification-based learning
with varied, informal & formal learning, including
workshops, working with other coaches, mentoring,
• Ongoing Continued Professional Development eLearning & reflective coaching. For more
information contact your National Governing Body
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
30. Master Coach:
Children 5-11 Years
Supporting Structures
• Support from Home Countries
• Mentors
• Online support / DVDs
• Parents, teachers, welfare staff, administrators
• Home Nations Player Syllabus
• Local and Regional agencies (such as local authorities, CSPs)
• County, Regional & Home Country workshop
These are organisations whose products or
services can support you on your coaching
• Coaching Agencies journey. Each Home Nation will have additional
agencies, some GB wide agencies are:
Sports Coach UK: www.sportscoachuk.org
• Home Nation Staff Sportplan: www.sportplan.net
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
31. Master Coach: CLICK A LINK TO VIEW PATHWAY
Children 5-11 Years
Coaching Environments
• Clubs
• Primary Schools
• Mini Hockey
• Holiday Hockey Camps
• Fun Days
• Primary School Sessions leading up to Festivals & Tournaments
• Club / School Link Sessions
• Coaching Clinics at Events
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
32. Coaching Assistant:
Youth 12-18 Years
Role & Descriptor
• Assist higher qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions under supervision
• Acquire & demonstrate basic coaching competencies (generic - the how)
• Deliver the fundamentals of hockey & introduction to core hockey skills
• Adhere to Home Nations Policies, Procedures & Code of Ethics
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
33. Coaching Assistant:
Youth 12-18 Years
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Basic Knowledge / Understanding of:
Long Term Player Development (LTPD)
• LTPD principles is a generic, conceptual framework for athlete
development in sport that can be used as a
basis on which to ‘re-align’, or make more
consistent, existing systems & structures.
Ability / Willingness to: For a comprehensive document on
LTPD research please click here
• Assist in the delivery of coaching sessions that will enable
children to achieve their potential & personal goals
• Work under supervision, in a team environment
• Organise small groups safely
• Communicate clearly & appropriately
• Influence, enthuse & motivate young people
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
34. Coaching Assistant:
Youth 12-18 Years
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Collecting, maintaining & managing information
• Recognise & respond to children’s needs / work with players’ individual requirements
• Hockey playing experience
FIH: World Hockey
For information on the
• Understanding of individual player motivation (social v performance) official FIH Hockey rules
visit www.fihockey.org
• Basic understanding of the rules of Home Country Small Games & 11-a-side
Mini game formats differ across the Home Nations. For more
information & relevant resources please contact your Governing Body
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
35. Coaching Assistant:
Youth 12-18 Years
Essential Qualifications & Training Required
• UKCC Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Hockey or
if U18, Foundation Coaching or Introductory Award
(Disclosure Checks = Scotland) Ascertains the suitability to an
individual to work with children or vulnerable adults. These can
• Enhanced CRB / Disclosure checked be arranged through your Home Nation Governing Body.
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
36. Coaching Assistant:
Youth 12-18 Years
Desirable Qualifications & Training
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
• First Aid qualification If you are unsure, please contact your relevant Home Nation.
• Core Skills / Foundation Skills workshop
• Introduction to Fundamentals of Movement workshop
• Zone Hockey if working within appropriate area
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
37. Coaching Assistant:
Youth 12-18 Years
Supporting Structures
• Support & planning from Level 2 coach
• Online resources
• Parents, teachers, welfare staff, administrators
• Local & Regional agencies (such as local authorities, CSPs)
• County, Regional & Home Country workshop
These are organisations whose products or
services can support you on your coaching
• Coaching Agencies journey. Each Home Nation will have additional
agencies, some GB wide agencies are:
Sports Coach UK: www.sportscoachuk.org
• Home Nation Playing Syllabus Sportplan: www.sportplan.net
• DVDs (of player & coach)
• Home Nation Staff
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
38. Coaching Assistant: CLICK A LINK TO VIEW PATHWAY
Youth 12-18 Years
Coaching Environments
• Clubs
• Holiday Hockey Camps
• Fun Days
• School / Club Link Sessions
• Mini Hockey Festivals
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
39. Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Role & Descriptor
• Plan, deliver & review coaching sessions
• Demonstrate sound coaching competence (generic - the how)
• Deliver the fundamentals of hockey & introduction to core hockey skills
• Demonstrate sound technical & tactical competence (the what)
• Support & supervise Coaching Assistants where applicable
• Adhere to Home Nations Policies, Procedures & Code of Ethics
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
40. Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Experience of:
• Playing Hockey
• Working with children - minimum of 20 hours within the last 2 years
Knowledge / Understanding of: Long Term Player Development (LTPD) is a generic,
conceptual framework for athlete development in sport
that can be used as a basis on which to ‘re-align’,
• LTPD principles & their application or make more consistent, existing systems & structures. For a
comprehensive document on LTPD research please click here
• Supporting & supervising other coaches
• Individual player motivation (social v performance)
Ability to:
• Recognise & respond to children’s needs / work with players’ individual requirements
• Work & operate in a team environment
• Collect, maintain & manage information
• Observe, analyse & improve player performance
• Exhibit sound communication & interpersonal skills
• Inspire, manage & motivate young players aged 12-18
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
41. Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Experience of mentoring
• Demonstrate an awareness of playing programmes & player pathways
FIH: World Hockey
For information on the
• Delegating appropriately official FIH Hockey rules
visit www.fihockey.org
• Sound understanding of the rules of Home Country Small Games & 11 a-side
Mini game formats differ across the Home Nations. For more
information & relevant resources please contact your Governing Body
• A basic understanding of a club environment
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
42. Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Essential Qualifications & Training Required
• UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Hockey
• First Aid qualification Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
If you are unsure, please contact your relevant Home Nation.
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
• Introduction to Fundamentals of Movement workshop
(Disclosure Checks = Scotland) Ascertains the suitability to an
• Enhanced CRB / Disclosure checked individual to work with children or vulnerable adults. These can
be arranged through your Home Nation Governing Body.
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
43. Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Desirable Qualifications & Training
• Equity in Coaching workshop
• Coaching Children & Young People workshop
• Introduction to 11 a-side hockey
CPD complements qualification-based learning
with varied, informal & formal learning, including
• Ongoing Continued Professional Development workshops, working with other coaches, mentoring,
eLearning & reflective coaching. For more
information contact your National Governing Body
• A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches workshop
• Core Skills / Foundation Skills workshop
• Level 1 Umpire Award
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
44. Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Supporting Structures
• Support from Level 3 Coach
• Mentors
• Online support / DVDs
• Parents, teachers, welfare staff, administrators
• Home Nations Player Syllabus
• Local & Regional agencies (such as local authorities, CSPs)
• County, Regional & Home Country workshops
These are organisations whose products or
services can support you on your coaching
• Coaching Agencies journey. Each Home Nation will have additional
agencies, some GB wide agencies are:
Sports Coach UK: www.sportscoachuk.org
• Home Nation Staff Sportplan: www.sportplan.net
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
45. Coach: CLICK A LINK TO VIEW PATHWAY
Youth 12-18 Years
Coaching Environments
• Clubs
• Secondary Schools
• Colleges
• Mini Hockey
• Summer Camps
• Home Nation Performance Centres
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
46. Senior Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Role & Descriptor
• Plan, implement & review annual coaching programmes
• Demonstrate advanced coaching competence (generic - the how)
• Deliver the fundamentals of hockey & introduction to core hockey skills
• Demonstrate advanced technical & tactical competence (the what)
• Support & supervise Coaches where applicable
• Adhere to Home nations policies, procedures & code of ethics
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
47. Senior Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Experience of:
• Playing Hockey
• Mentoring
• Working with children - minimum of 180 hours within the last 3 years
Knowledge / Understanding of: Long Term Player Development (LTPD)
is a generic, conceptual framework for athlete
• LTPD (advanced) development in sport that can be used as a
basis on which to ‘re-align’, or make more
• Supporting, delegating to & supervising other coaches consistent, existing systems & structures.
For a comprehensive document on
• Individual player motivation (social v performance) LTPD research please click here
Ability to:
• Plan a programme & lead a team
• Work & operate in a team environment
• Recognise & work with players’ individual needs
• Collect, maintain & manage information
• Observe, analyse & improve player performance
• Exhibit excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Inspire, manage & motivate young players aged 12-18
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
48. Senior Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Desirable Skills & Experience
• An understanding of Sport Science: nutrition, psychology, physiology
• Excellent understanding of the rules of the relevant
Home Country Small Games & 11 a-side FIH: World Hockey
For information on the
Mini game formats differ across the Home Nations. For more official FIH Hockey rules
information & relevant resources please contact your Governing Body visit www.fihockey.org
• Experience in using video analysis
• Ability to analyse matches
• A sound understanding of a club environment
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
49. Senior Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Essential Qualifications & Training Required
• UKCC Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Hockey
Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
• First Aid qualification If you are unsure, please contact your relevant Home Nation.
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
(Disclosure Checks = Scotland) Ascertains the suitability to an
• Enhanced CRB / Disclosure checked individual to work with children or vulnerable adults. These can
be arranged through your Home Nation Governing Body.
• Core Skills / Foundation Skills workshop
• Introduction to Fundamentals of Movement workshop
• Level 1 Umpire Award
• Equity in Coaching workshop
• Coaching Children & Young People workshop
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
50. Senior Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Desirable Qualifications & Training
• scUK Advanced workshops
• Sport Science workshops / qualifications
CPD complements qualification-based learning
with varied, informal & formal learning, including
• Ongoing Continued Professional Development workshops, working with other coaches, mentoring,
eLearning & reflective coaching. For more
information contact your National Governing Body
• A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches workshop
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
51. Senior Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Supporting Structures
• Support from Level 4 Coach
• Mentors
• Online support / DVDs
• Parents, teachers, welfare staff, administrators
• Home Nations Player Syllabus
• Local & Regional agencies (such as local authorities, CSPs)
• County, Regional & Home Country workshops
These are organisations whose products or
services can support you on your coaching
• Coaching Agencies journey. Each Home Nation will have additional
agencies, some GB wide agencies are:
Sports Coach UK: www.sportscoachuk.org
• Home Nation Staff Sportplan: www.sportplan.net
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
52. Senior Coach: CLICK A LINK TO VIEW PATHWAY
Youth 12-18 Years
Coaching Environments
• Clubs
• Summer Camps
• Secondary Schools
• Colleges
• Home Country Performance Centres
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
53. Master Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Role & Descriptor
• Oversee, innovate & review long term coaching programmes & systems
• Demonstrate exemplary coaching competence (generic - the how)
• Deliver the fundamentals of hockey & introduction to core hockey skills
• Demonstrate exemplary technical & tactical competence (the what)
• Support & manage coaching team(s)
• Adhere to Home Nations Policies, Procedures & Code of Ethics
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
54. Master Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Experience of:
• Playing Hockey
• Working with children aged 12-18, minimum 450 hours within the last 5 years
Advanced Understanding of:
• LTPD principles & full ability to integrate these into every aspect of the programme
Long Term Player Development (LTPD) is a generic, conceptual framework for athlete
development in sport that can be used as a basis on which to ‘re-align’, or make more consistent,
Ability to: existing systems & structures. For a comprehensive document on LTPD research please click here
• Support, mentor & manage a team of coaches of all levels
• Work & operate in a team environment
• Research, collect, maintain & manage information
• Exhibit exemplary communication, interpersonal & management skills
• Inspire, manage & motivate young players aged 12-18
• Employ the use of video analysis
• Employ all aspects of sport science into the programme
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
55. Master Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Researching & writing coaching papers
• Experience of representing at coaching development working groups
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
56. Master Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Essential Qualifications & Training Required
• UKCC Level 4 Certificate in Coaching Hockey
• First Aid qualification Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
If you are unsure, please contact your relevant Home Nation.
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
(Disclosure Checks = Scotland) Ascertains the suitability to an
• Enhanced CRB / Disclosure checked individual to work with children or vulnerable adults. These can
be arranged through your Home Nation Governing Body.
• Core Skills / Foundation Skills workshops
• Equity in Coaching workshop
• Coaching Children & Young People workshop
• A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches workshop
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
57. Master Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Desirable Qualifications & Training
CPD complements qualification-based learning
with varied, informal & formal learning, including
• Ongoing Continued Professional Development workshops, working with other coaches, mentoring,
eLearning & reflective coaching. For more
information contact your National Governing Body
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
58. Master Coach:
Youth 12-18 Years
Supporting Structures
• Support from Home Countries
• Mentors
• Online support/DVDs
• Parents, teachers, welfare staff, administrators
• Home Nations Player Syllabus
• Local & Regional agencies (such as local authorities, CSPs)
• County, Regional & Home Country workshop
These are organisations whose products or
services can support you on your coaching
• Coaching Agencies journey. Each Home Nation will have additional
agencies, some GB wide agencies are:
Sports Coach UK: www.sportscoachuk.org
• Home Nation Staff Sportplan: www.sportplan.net
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
59. Master Coach: CLICK A LINK TO VIEW PATHWAY
Youth 12-18 Years
Coaching Environments
• Clubs
• Secondary Schools
• Colleges
• Summer Camps
• Home Country Performance Centres
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
60. Coaching Assistant:
Adult Participation
Role & Descriptor
• Assist higher qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions under supervision
• Acquire & demonstrate basic coaching competencies (generic - the how)
• Deliver fundamentals of hockey & core skills
• Adhere to Home Nations Policies, Procedures & Code of Ethics
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
61. Coaching Assistant:
Adult Participation
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Basic Knowledge / Understanding of:
Long Term Player Development (LTPD)
• LTPD principles is a generic, conceptual framework for athlete
development in sport that can be used as a
basis on which to ‘re-align’, or make more
consistent, existing systems & structures.
For a comprehensive document on
Ability / Willingness to: LTPD research please click here
• Assist in the delivery of coaching sessions that will enable adult hockey
players to improve their performance & support goal setting process
• Work under supervision, in a team environment
• Organise small groups safely
• Communicate clearly & appropriately
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
62. Coaching Assistant:
Adult Participation
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Hockey playing experience
• Recognition of & working with players’ individual needs
FIH: World Hockey
• Basic understanding of the rules of 11 a-side hockey For information on the
official FIH Hockey rules
visit www.fihockey.org
• Understanding of individual player motivation (social v performance)
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
63. Coaching Assistant:
Adult Participation
Essential Qualifications & Training Required
• UKCC Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Hockey or
if U18 , Foundation Coaching or Introductory Award
(Disclosure Checks = Scotland) Ascertains the suitability to an
individual to work with children or vulnerable adults. These can
• Enhanced CRB / Disclosure checked be arranged through your Home Nation Governing Body.
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
64. Coaching Assistant:
Adult Participation
Desirable Qualifications & Training
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
• First Aid qualification If you are unsure, please contact your relevant Home Nation.
• Core Skills / Foundation Skills workshop
• Introduction to Fundamentals of Movement workshop
• Zone Hockey if working within appropriate area
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
65. Coaching Assistant:
Adult Participation
Supporting Structures
• Support & planning from level 2 coach
• Online resources
• Welfare staff, administrators
• Local & Regional agencies (such as local authorities, CSPs)
• County, Regional & Home Country workshop
These are organisations whose products or
services can support you on your coaching
• Coaching Agencies journey. Each Home Nation will have additional
agencies, some GB wide agencies are:
Sports Coach UK: www.sportscoachuk.org
• Home Nation Playing Syllabus Sportplan: www.sportplan.net
• DVDs (of player & coach)
• Home Nation Staff
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
66. Coaching Assistant:
Adult Participation
Coaching Environments
• Clubs
CLICK A LINK TO VIEW PATHWAY
• Adult Participation Sessions
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
67. Coach:
Adult Participation
Role & Descriptor
• Plan, deliver & review coaching sessions
• Demonstrate sound coaching competence (generic - the how)
• Deliver the fundamentals of hockey & core hockey skills with tactical input
• Demonstrate sound technical & tactical competence (the what)
• Support & supervise Coaching Assistants where applicable
• Adhere to Home Nations Policies, Procedures & Code of Ethics
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
68. Coach:
Adult Participation
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Experience of:
• Playing hockey
• Relevant adult coaching environment (club) - min of 20 coaching hrs within the last year
Long Term Player Development (LTPD)
Knowledge / Understanding of: is a generic, conceptual framework for athlete
development in sport that can be used as a basis on
• LTPD principles which to ‘re-align’, or make more consistent, existing
systems & structures. For a comprehensive
• Supporting & supervising other coaches document on LTPD research please click here
• Individual player motivation (social v performance)
Ability to:
• Assess individual player & team needs & deliver appropriate coaching sessions
• Work & operate in a team environment
• Collect, maintain & manage information
• Observe, analyse & improve player & team performance
• Exhibit clear communication & interpersonal skills
• Inspire, manage & motivate players
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
69. Coach:
Adult Participation
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Experience of mentoring
• An awareness & understanding of planning playing programmes
• Delegating appropriately
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of rules of 11 a-side hockey FIH: World Hockey
For information on the
official FIH Hockey rules
visit www.fihockey.org
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
70. Coach:
Adult Participation
Essential Qualifications & Training Required
• UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Hockey
• First Aid qualification Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
If you are unsure, please contact your relevant Home Nation.
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
(Disclosure Checks = Scotland) Ascertains the suitability to an
• Enhanced CRB / Disclosure checked individual to work with children or vulnerable adults. These can
be arranged through your Home Nation Governing Body.
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
71. Coach:
Adult Participation
Desirable Qualifications & Training
• A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches workshop
• Equity in Coaching workshop
• Core Skills / Foundation skills workshop
• Level 1 Umpire Award
CPD complements qualification-based learning
with varied, informal & formal learning, including
workshops, working with other coaches, mentoring,
• Ongoing Continued Professional Development eLearning & reflective coaching. For more
information contact your National Governing Body
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
72. Coach:
Adult Participation
Supporting Structures
• Support from Level 3 Coach
• Mentors
• Online support / DVDs
• Home Nations Player Syllabus
• Local & Regional agencies (such as local authorities, CSPs)
• County, Regional & Home Country workshops
These are organisations whose products or
services can support you on your coaching
• Coaching Agencies journey. Each Home Nation will have additional
agencies, some GB wide agencies are:
Sports Coach UK: www.sportscoachuk.org
• Home Nation Staff Sportplan: www.sportplan.net
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
73. Coach:
Adult Participation
Coaching Environments
• Clubs
CLICK A LINK TO VIEW PATHWAY
• Universities / Colleges (intra / inter)
British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is
the national governing body for higher education
sport in the UK. For more information visit:
www.bucs.org.uk
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
74. Senior Coach:
Adult Participation
Role & Descriptor
• Plan, implement & review annual coaching programmes
• Demonstrate advanced coaching competence (generic - the how)
• Deliver the fundamentals of hockey & core hockey skills with tactical input
• Demonstrate advanced technical & tactical competence (the what)
• Support & supervise Coaches where applicable
• Adhere to Home Nations Policies, Procedures & Code of Ethics
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
75. Senior Coach:
Adult Participation
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Experience of:
• Mentoring
• Relevant adult coaching environment (club) - minimum 180 coaching hours within last 3 years
Knowledge / Understanding of: Long Term Player Development (LTPD)
is a generic, conceptual framework for athlete
• LTPD (advanced) development in sport that can be used as a
basis on which to ‘re-align’, or make more
• Supporting, delegating to & supervising other coaches consistent, existing systems & structures.
For a comprehensive document on
• Individual player motivation (social v performance) LTPD research please click here
Ability to:
• Plan a programme & lead a team
• Deliver coaching sessions that will assist both athlete & team to achieve their potential & goals
• Work & operate in a team environment
• Collect, maintain & manage information
• Observe, analyse & improve player performance
• Exhibit excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Deal with & attempt to resolve conflict
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
76. Senior Coach:
Adult Participation
Desirable Skills & Experience
• An understanding of Sport Science: nutrition, psychology, physiology
• Experience of integrating young athletes U18 into a club environment
• Experience in using video analysis
• Ability to analyse matches
FIH: World Hockey
• Excellent knowledge of the rules of Hockey For information on the
official FIH Hockey rules
visit www.fihockey.org
• Knowledge of current performance standards for techniques
& tactics applied in performance hockey
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
77. Senior Coach:
Adult Participation
Essential Qualifications & Training Required
• UKCC Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Hockey
• First Aid qualification Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
If you are unsure, please contact your relevant Home Nation.
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
• Core Skills / Foundation Skills workshop
• Equity in Coaching workshop
• Coaching Children & Young People workshop
(Disclosure Checks = Scotland) Ascertains the suitability to an
• Enhanced CRB / Disclosure Checked individual to work with children or vulnerable adults. These can
be arranged through your Home Nation Governing Body.
• Level 1 Umpire Award
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
78. Senior Coach:
Adult Participation
Desirable Qualifications & Training
CPD complements qualification-based learning
with varied, informal & formal learning, including
workshops, working with other coaches, mentoring,
• Ongoing Continued Professional Development eLearning & reflective coaching. For more
information contact your National Governing Body
• A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches workshop
• scUK advanced workshops
• Sport Science workshops / qualifications
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
79. Senior Coach:
Adult Participation
Supporting Structures
• Support from Level 4 Coach
• Mentors
• Online support / DVDs
• Home Nations Player Syllabus
• Local & Regional agencies (such as local authorities, CSPs)
• County, Regional & Home Country workshops
These are organisations whose products or
services can support you on your coaching
• Coaching Agencies journey. Each Home Nation will have additional
agencies, some GB wide agencies are:
Sports Coach UK: www.sportscoachuk.org
• Home Nation Staff Sportplan: www.sportplan.net
ROLE & ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE SUPPORTING COACHING HOME
DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
80. Senior Coach:
Adult Participation
Coaching Environments
• Clubs
CLICK A LINK TO VIEW PATHWAY
• Universities / Colleges (intra / inter)
British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is
the national governing body for higher education
sport in the UK. For more information visit:
www.bucs.org.uk
• Home Nation 18+ programmes
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DESCRIPTOR SKILLS & SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTS
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
81. Master Coach:
Adult Participation
Role & Descriptor
• Oversee, innovate & review long term coaching programmes & systems
• Demonstrate exemplary coaching competence (generic - the how)
• Deliver the fundamentals of hockey & core hockey skills with tactical input
• Demonstrate exemplary technical & tactical competence (the what)
• Support & manage coaching team(s)
• Adhere to Home Nations Policies, Procedures & Code of Ethics
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EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
82. Master Coach:
Adult Participation
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Experience in:
• Developing & leading a programme including athlete development within a performance environment
• Playing Hockey
• Integrating young athletes into adult teams (U18s)
• Relevant coaching - minimum of 450 coaching hours within 5 years
• Development of individuals including: auditing of strengths / weaknesses, producing
personal development plans, feedback & reports, monitoring performance
Long Term Player Development (LTPD) is a generic, conceptual
Knowledge / Understanding of: framework for athlete development in sport that can be used as a basis on
which to ‘re-align’, or make more consistent, existing systems & structures.
• LTPD principles (advanced) For a comprehensive document on LTPD research please click here
• Supporting, delegating to & supervising other coaches
• Current performance standards for techniques & tactics in performance hockey
Ability to:
• Work & operate in a team environment
• Collect, maintain & manage information
• Exhibit excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Employ all aspects of sport science into the programme
• Deal with & attempt to resolve conflict
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EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
83. Master Coach:
Adult Participation
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Researching & writing coaching papers
• Experience of representing at coaching development working groups
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EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
84. Master Coach:
Adult Participation
Essential Qualifications & Training Required
• UKCC Level 4 Certificate in Coaching Hockey
• First Aid qualification Any recognised first aid qualification across any sector.
If you are unsure, please contact your relevant Home Nation.
• Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
• Core Skills / Foundation Skills workshop
• Equity in Coaching workshop
• A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches workshop
(Disclosure Checks = Scotland) Ascertains the suitability to an
• Enhanced CRB / Disclosure Checked individual to work with children or vulnerable adults. These can
be arranged through your Home Nation Governing Body.
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EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
85. Master Coach:
Adult Participation
Desirable Qualifications & Training
CPD complements qualification-based learning
with varied, informal & formal learning, including
workshops, working with other coaches, mentoring,
• Ongoing Continued Professional Development eLearning & reflective coaching. For more
information contact your National Governing Body
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EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
86. Master Coach:
Adult Participation
Supporting Structures
• Support from Home Countries
• Mentors
• Online support / DVDs
• Parents, teachers, welfare staff, administrators
• Home Nations Player Syllabus
• Local & Regional agencies (such as local authorities, CSPs)
• County, Regional & Home Country workshop
These are organisations whose products or
services can support you on your coaching
• Coaching Agencies journey. Each Home Nation will have additional
agencies, some GB wide agencies are:
Sports Coach UK: www.sportscoachuk.org
• Home Nation Staff Sportplan: www.sportplan.net
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EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
87. Master Coach:
Adult Participation
Coaching Environments
• Clubs
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• Home Country 18 + programmes
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EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
88. Coaching Assistant:
Performance Including Talent Development
Role & Descriptor
• Assist higher qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions under supervision
• Acquire & demonstrate basic coaching competencies (generic - the how)
• Deliver fundamentals of hockey & introduction to core hockey skills
• Demonstrate basic technical & tactical competence (the what)
• Adhere to Home Nations Policies, Procedures & Code of Ethics
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EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
89. Coaching Assistant:
Performance Including Talent Development
Essential Skills & Experience Required
Experience of:
• The proven delivery of a programme planned by others
• Working with young athletes (U18) - minimum 40 coaching hours within last 2 years
Sound Knowledge / Understanding of:
• LTPD principles Long Term Player Development (LTPD)
is a generic, conceptual framework for athlete development in sport that can be used
as a basis on which to ‘re-align’, or make more consistent, existing systems &
Ability to: structures. For a comprehensive document on LTPD research please click here
• Work under supervision, in a team environment
• Review own coaching practice
• Observe, analyse & improve player performance
• Document reports / feedback
• Exhibit clear communication & interpersonal skills
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EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING
90. Coaching Assistant:
Performance Including Talent Development
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Experience in the development of individuals including: auditing / analysis of strengths
& weaknesses, producing personal development plans, monitoring performance
• Demonstrate ability to deliver an area of work within the overall programme, ensuring
that agreed targets are achieved to a high standard & within the agreed framework
• Knowledge of latest coaching methodology & performance standards
for techniques & tactics applied in performance hockey
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EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING & TRAINING