1 Coaching Commission

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Malawi

Report


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Current Coaching Issues at National Level

As a National Coach I discovered most players lacked the most basic of HockeySkills. The players also showed a lot of weakness in their ankles and knees, and asignificant lack of flexibility in their lower backs and thighs. Club, Age Group, andSchool Coaches need to concentrate on basic skills such as:

- how to correctly hold the hockey stick

- how to hit and how to stop the ball on both sides of their body

- how to receive the ball on the run on both sides of their body- how to hit the ball on the run

- how to receive and protect the ball

- creation and utilization of space

- Goalies very weak body strength, and slow reaction

- Etc.

It is also important that Coaches utilize Speed & Agility drills, and also use Reaction drills.This will help players develop the required strength and agility in their lower limbs,and speed up their reaction to play on the field.


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Coaching Correction required

Players need to be taught the basics from a young age

Age group players need to be taught at a level that theycan handle utilize the FIH Development program forclubs. This will help get rid of the bad habits that players

develop at younger ages Players need to be introduced to strength and

conditioning exercises

Players need to be exposed to overseas teams and

games

This will make the work at District and National levels mucheasier for the Coaches.


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National & HPU CoachesLevel 2/Level 3 - Advanced & High Performance

Coaches

Club Coaches

Level 1

Beginner Coaches

Primary & Secondary School Coaches &

Age Group Coaches

Level 1 Beginner Coaches

Kaji Hockey & School A/Coaches

Level 0 Community Coaches

Kaji Hockey & School A/Coaches

Level 0 Community Coaches

National Age Group &District Coaches

Level 2 Development & Advanced Coaches

District Franchise Coaches

Level 2Development & Advanced Coaches

Suggested Coaching Pathways


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Community Coach Level 0

Evidence of competencies can be shown at any level of hockey in Malawi, including Kaji,Primary and Secondary School Hockey, and modified versions of the game.

Community Coach Competencies

Manage Self

1. Organize necessary equipment for session/ games

2. Be appropriately attired for session3. Demonstrate a positive attitude towards coaching

Manage Athletes

4. Conduct sessions/ games to ensure fun and maximum participation

5. Demonstrate group organization and management

6. Manage any incidents that occur

Manage Others

7. Work cooperatively with coordinators, parents/ guardians and other coaches and/ orteachers

Manage Environment

8. Select a suitable area/ surface to conduct session


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Beginner Coach Level 1Evidence of competencies can be shown at modified versions of hockey or club/ school hockey, and Age

Group Hockey in Malawi.

Beginner Coach Competencies

Manage Self

9. Develop a coaching philosophy

10. Display proficiency of basic hockey skills

11. Plan and prepare for training sessions and matches

12. Display an enthusiastic and organized approach to coaching

Manage Athletes

13. Teach basic hockey rules

14. Coach basic technical hockey skills

15. Instruct players in the basic requirements of playing positions

16. Conduct a training session and perform role of match day coach

17. Demonstrate positive and clear communication skills

18. Identify the needs and development of junior players as per the Junior Hockey Policy

Manage Others

19. Communicate and work cooperatively with officials, parents, volunteers and administrators

Manage Environment

20. Undertake measures to ensure a safe training session

21. Cooperate with other users of training/ competition facilities

22. Abide by the Coaches Code of Behavior


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Development Coach Level 2Evidence of competencies needs to be shown at representative level or the higher levels of District/Franchise and National

Age Group Hockey in Malawi as a minimum.

Development Coach Competencies

Manage Self23. Identify communication methods applicable to coaching

24. Identify match playing styles and structures

25. Display an understanding of sports science theory/ practices and principles of training

26. Plan and prepare progressive training sessions to achieve identified objectives

27. Plan and prepare to achieve identified match objectives

28. Review training sessions and match coaching performance

Manage Athletes

29. Conduct a training session and perform role of match day coach

30. Devise training sessions that are designed to meet identified objectives

31. Coach technical hockey skills and tactics (including goal keeping)

32. Instruct players in the requirements of playing positions

33. Modify training program to suit the needs & development of junior players

34. Promote enjoyment and satisfaction amongst players in an inclusive manner

35. Provide constructive feedback to individual players and team

Manage Others36. Apply a positive and cooperative attitude towards coaches, team management, officials, parents and spectators

37. Organize support personnel/ activities appropriate to the needs of training and competition

38. Identify and apply appropriate conflict resolution strategies

39. Ability to assess the practical competence of a lower level coach

Manage Environment

40. Identify risk management strategies

41. Identify legal responsibilities

42. Detail the ethical responsibilities of coaches and demonstrate compliance


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Advanced Coaches Level 2/3Evidence of competencies needs to be shown at the highest level of District and National

competition or a National under-age championship in Malawi and Oceania as aminimum.

Advanced Coach Competencies

Manage Self

41. Identify and research match playing styles and structures

42. Identify specialist expertise and resources

43. Research and implement sports science theory/ practices and principles of training

44. Demonstrate effective presentation skills

45. Review training sessions and match coaching performances and implement changes required

46. Analyze team playing styles and structures and plan tactical responses

47. Display effective self-management skills

48. Establish a coaching network and knowledge base

49. Apply effective player/ people management skills

Manage Athletes

50. Conduct a training session and perform the role of match day coach

51. Coach advanced technical hockey skills52. Coach team playing styles and structures including tactical requirements

53. Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of individual players

54. Motivate players to achieve short and long term objectives

55. Plan a long range coaching program for a squad (team) participating in an Under-Age Championship/ tournament orseasonal competition

56. Use video footage to provide feedback to players

57. Provide guidance and support to athletes regarding pathway involvement

58. Encourage and promote an inclusive environment


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Advanced Coaches Level 2/3

Manage Others

59. Manage support personnel

60. Select an assistant coach that compliments the coaching process

61. Identify and implement appropriate conflict resolution and negotiation strategies

62. Communicate and cooperate with tournament and/ or competition officials

63. Ability to assess the practical competence of lower level coaches

Manage Environment

64. Identify and implement risk management procedures

65. Identify and implement legal responsibilities

66. Identify modern equipment and facilities and their implications for coaching

67. Outline the structure of Australian hockey

68. Comply with Australian championship rules to competently protect the interests of ateam

69. Plan a detailed program for (during) a championship environment


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High Performance Coaches Level 3

Evidence of competencies needs to be shown at the Olympic Games or other major World Level hockey events.

High Performance Coach Competencies

Manage Self

70. Critically review existing physical and skills testing procedures at an elite level

71. Demonstrate a high level of report writing and record keeping practices

72. Observe and research styles, structures and tactics within international hockey

73. Display a high level of professionalism and integrity in the coaching role (including media and sponsorresponsibilities)

74. Utilize and expand coaching network and knowledge base

75. Identify lifestyle management strategies that assist wellbeing and avoid burnout

76. Plan and implement a personal development program

Manage Athletes

77. Conduct a training session and perform the role of match day coach

78. Design individualized training programs to meet specific needs of players79. Analyze international team playing styles and structures and implement tactical responses

80. Coach technical hockey skills to an elite standard

81. Motivate players to achieve short and long term objectives

82. Plan an effective long range coaching program for individuals and a squad (team) participating at aninternational event

83. Adapt coaching and training program as required for elite mens and womens hockey


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High Performance Coaches Level 3

Manage Others

84. Direct and manage professional support personnel

85. Provide mentoring/ guidance to assistant coach

86. Interact and negotiate with tournament and/ or competition officials

87. Ability to assess the practical competence of lower level coaches

Manage Environment

88. Outline the structure of the International hockey competition environment

89. Comply with FIH tournament rules to competently protect the interests of a team

90. Plan and implement a detailed program for (during) the world level championship environment


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Coach - Updating RequirementsWithin 4 years of gaining an accreditation a coach should progress to the next level, or completecoaching related activities to gain updated accreditation. MHF needs to supply coaches with a Log Bookin which they record their activities so as to be utilized for renewing or upgrading their levels. A Coach

who is in-active or does not meet the required points for 2 years shall be dropped a Level, and will haveto re-sit the Course to be upgraded back. A Coach who does not meet the requirements over the 4 yearsshould be relegated to an In-Active Coaches list.

Minimum Requirements

Coaches should be required to record a minimum number of hours of coaching and self-development activityto maintain their Levels. Coaching means coaching a team at Club, District, or National level, and canalso include coaching talented individuals in a HPU type environment.

Minimum coaching time requirements are:

Level 1 = coach a team over a 15 week season each year or

25 hours/year coaching individuals (100 hours over 4 years)

Level 2 = coach a senior team over a 15 week season each year or

35 hours/year coaching individuals (140 hours over 4 years)

Level 3 = coach a District, National Age Group, or National Team

The minimumself-development requirements are:

Level 1 = 20 points accumulated over the 4 year period

Level 2 = 40 points accumulated over the 4 year period

Level 3 = 50 points accumulated over the 4 year period.


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Updating Credit PointsThe purpose of updating requirements is to ensure that coaches remain active and update their coaching

knowledge. Coaches are encouraged to select activities from the following lists for their personaldevelopment. Flexibility is allowed and where necessary coaches should seek prior agreement as to the

applicable points for activities not listed.

Coaching a Club or Representative team at a tournament or series of matches:

Head Coach Assist Coach

City or District Junior 3 points 2 points

City or District Senior 5 points 3 points

District Under-Age Team 5 points 3 points

District Senior Team 10 points 5 points

Coaching a Squad in a Camp situation:

Head Coach Assist Coach

Club or Junior 3 points 2 points

District 5 points 3 points

National 10 points 5 points

Conducting High Performance National & International Courses:

Olympic Solidarity Course 5 points

Level 3 Hockey Course 10 points

FIH Preliminary Course 15 Points

FIH Final Coaching Course 20 points

Umpiring Qualification: 3 points for each additional level gained


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Coaching Accreditation CoursesCoordinate a course (Max 1 per year)

Level 1 Course 10 points


Lecture/Present at a course (Max 3 per year)




Course Presenters Course (Max 1 per year)

Coordinate Course 10 points

Attend Course 5 points

Attend Sports general activitiesFirst Aid Course 4 points

Sports Trainer Course - Level 1 8 points

- Level 2 12 points

Sports Science/medicine lecture/workshop 5 points


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MHF Coaches, Managers, & Team Officials Code of Behaviour

As a coach, manager or team official selected to represent Malawi Hockey Federation (MHF) in an event that

is conducted or sanctioned by MHF, FIH, Oceania Hockey, or any other FIH affiliated body, you must meetthe following requirements with regard to your conduct.

1. Treat all players with respect at all times.

2. Behave in a sportsmanlike manner at all times to other coaches, officials, players and spectators.

3. Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else.

4. Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest.

5. Be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction.

6. Make no detrimental statements in public in respect of the performance of any match officials or umpires.

7. Promote a climate of mutual support amongst the players. Encourage players to respect one another andtheir worth within the team.

8. Encourage and facilitate players independence and responsibility for their own behavior, performance,

decisions and actions.

9. Determine, in consultation with the player, what information is confidential and respect that confidentiality.


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10. Avoid situations with your players that could be construed as compromising.

11. Adhere to the Anti-Doping Policy advocated by MHF.

12. Provide a safe environment for training and competition.

13. Recognize individual differences in players and cater to these as best you can.

14. Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your players. Provide a training program which is

planned and sequential. Maintain or improve your current Coaching accreditation, seek continual

improvement through performance appraisal and ongoing coach education and be open to other peoples

opinions.

15. Refrain from using obscene, offensive or insulting language and/or making obscene gestures which

may insult players, officials or spectators.

16. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural

background or religion.

Note: The Tournament Director and/ or Event Coordinator are responsible for ensuring that the Code of

Conduct is met at all times.


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Items for MHF to address

Kaji and Age Group Hockey ensure that Coaches are suitablytrained and qualified

Run Level 0 and Level 1 Coaching Clinics every yearFebruary/March the best time as it is the start of the season. We canrun our own Level 0 and Level 1 courses for our Community andBeginner Coaches.

Keep our own records of Coaching qualifications Ensure Coaches are monitored and continuously up-skilled as

required.

Create a Coaches Log book for coaches to fill in for their continuedassessments

We need to access specialist Goalie coaches Access funding and other assistance for the continued development

and upgrading of our Senior Coaches- suggest following theAustralian pathways. Courses are available online, and personnelcan be assessed at the Pacific Cup each year.


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Items for the future of players

MHF needs to keep the playersparticipating in overseas competitions. We

have to participate in the World Cup and

Olympic playoffsMHF needs to allow players to compete in

overseas competitions

MHF needs to source overseas teamstouring NZ and Australia and try and

attract these teams to Malawi

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