1010thth ENSSEE ForumENSSEE ForumImplementation of the framework Implementation of the framework for coaches education and coaching for coaches education and coaching qualifications qualifications --latest developments latest developments and future directions of the Rio and future directions of the Rio

Maior ConventionMaior Convention

Dr Pat Duffy and Dr Miguel CrespoDr Pat Duffy and Dr Miguel Crespo

Structure of the presentationStructure of the presentation1.1. Background, key elements, Background, key elements, latest developments and future latest developments and future directions (Pat Duffy)directions (Pat Duffy)

2.2. Sport specific application, Sport specific application, issues and future directions issues and future directions (Miguel Crespo)(Miguel Crespo)

3. Questions3. Questions

BackgroundBackground9595--99:99: Coaching Committee / 5Coaching Committee / 5--Level StructureLevel Structure

2003: 2003: Lausanne ENSSEE Forum and formation of Lausanne ENSSEE Forum and formation of European Coaching Council (ECC)European Coaching Council (ECC)

0404--07:07: AEHESIS project and review of 5AEHESIS project and review of 5--level level structurestructure

20072007: ENSSEE Forum and Rio Maior Convention: ENSSEE Forum and Rio Maior Convention

Outline of 5 Level StructureOutline of 5 Level StructureThree levels of vocational training in Three levels of vocational training in

the directives on the two general the directives on the two general

systems of recognition of diplomassystems of recognition of diplomas

Five levels of Five levels of

vocational training in vocational training in

the European the European

structurestructure

LEVEL 3LEVEL 3

--First general system diplomaFirst general system diploma

--PostPost--secondary training of more than 3 secondary training of more than 3 years durationyears duration

LEVEL 5LEVEL 5 2400 hours 2400 hours (LEVEL 5)(LEVEL 5)

LEVEL 2LEVEL 2

--22ndnd general system diplomageneral system diploma

--PostPost--secondary training of less than 3 secondary training of less than 3 years durationyears duration

LEVEL 4LEVEL 4 Min. 600 hours Min. 600 hours (LEVEL 4)(LEVEL 4)

LEVEL 1LEVEL 1

--22ndnd general system certificategeneral system certificate

--SecondarySecondary--education trainingeducation training

LEVELS 3, 2, 1LEVELS 3, 2, 1 Min. 300 hours Min. 300 hours (LEVELS 3, 2, (LEVELS 3, 2, 1)1)

IssuesIssues

�� Differing systemsDiffering systems

�� Language barriersLanguage barriers

�� Different views on european integrationDifferent views on european integration

�� Different concepts of the role of the coachDifferent concepts of the role of the coach

�� Changing legislative, education/vocational Changing legislative, education/vocational qualifications frameworkqualifications framework

�� Sport specific differencesSport specific differences

Role of Role of FederationsFederations

Terms of ReferenceTerms of Reference

1.1. Review the EU Qualification structure for coaches, in Review the EU Qualification structure for coaches, in light of the emerging structures for the recognition of light of the emerging structures for the recognition of vocational and educational qualifications in Europe and vocational and educational qualifications in Europe and taking into account the needs and programmes of taking into account the needs and programmes of European/International and National sports federations.European/International and National sports federations.

2.2. Make preliminary proposals on a revised structure for Make preliminary proposals on a revised structure for Coaching qualifications in EuropeCoaching qualifications in Europe

3.3. Prepare a preliminary report, for consultation purposes, Prepare a preliminary report, for consultation purposes, at the ENSSEE, ICCE Forum in Limerick on September at the ENSSEE, ICCE Forum in Limerick on September 22--4, 20054, 2005

Review GroupReview GroupDr Pat Duffy, Director, National Coaching & Training Centre Dr Pat Duffy, Director, National Coaching & Training Centre (Chair)(Chair)Dr Laszlo Petrovic, Dr Laszlo Petrovic, Director, Institute of Coaching and Sport EducationDirector, Institute of Coaching and Sport EducationMr Corrado Beccarini, Mr Corrado Beccarini, CONI ServiziCONI ServiziMr Christophe DeBove, INSEPMr Christophe DeBove, INSEPMr Jose Rodrigues, Mr Jose Rodrigues, Director, Instituto Politecnico De Sanatarem, Rio MaoirDirector, Instituto Politecnico De Sanatarem, Rio MaoirMr Thierry Marique, Mr Thierry Marique, UniversitUniversitéé Catholique de LouvainCatholique de LouvainMr Bruce Cook, International Rugby BoardMr Bruce Cook, International Rugby BoardMr Mr ÁÁgoston Schulek, European Athletics Federationgoston Schulek, European Athletics FederationMr Miguel Crespo/Mr Dave Miley, International Tennis FederationMr Miguel Crespo/Mr Dave Miley, International Tennis FederationMr Frantisek Taborsky, European Olympic Handball AssociationMr Frantisek Taborsky, European Olympic Handball AssociationMs Myrat Marmeal, European Olympic CommitteeMs Myrat Marmeal, European Olympic Committee

External Advisor:External Advisor: Mr John Bales, PresidentMr John Bales, President--elect of the Interational Council for elect of the Interational Council for Coach EducationCoach Education

Invited observers:Invited observers: FEI; IAAF; other federationsFEI; IAAF; other federations

Key features of revised Key features of revised frameworkframework

Master CoachMaster Coach

Senior CoachSenior Coach

CoachCoach

Apprentice CoachApprentice Coach

Performance Performance

Oriented Oriented

Athletes/TeamsAthletes/Teams

Participation Participation

Oriented Oriented

SportspeopleSportspeople

EQFEQF

LevelsLevels

(1(1-- 8)8)

7

-

3

NationalNational

LevelsLevels

((…… –– ……))

..

-

..

TalentsTalentsHigh High

PerformancePerformanceBeginnersBeginners ParticipationParticipation

OrientedOriented

Standard Occupations and Standard Occupations and

Coaching Roles (ECC)Coaching Roles (ECC)

Key Issues to emergeKey Issues to emerge

�� Link to sportLink to sport--specific player development modelsspecific player development models�� Link to job roles and the labour market: coaching Link to job roles and the labour market: coaching competencecompetence

�� LongLong--term coach development and coach term coach development and coach expertiseexpertise

�� Recognition of qualifications / free movement of Recognition of qualifications / free movement of labour in an expanded (27 country) EUlabour in an expanded (27 country) EU

�� Importance of Level 1 and 2 for international Importance of Level 1 and 2 for international federationsfederations

�� More formal platform for implementationMore formal platform for implementation�� Links to EQF Links to EQF �� Link to Global contextLink to Global context

Key Building BlocksKey Building Blocks

�� Link to sportLink to sport--specific player development specific player development modelsmodels

�� Recognition of qualification / free Recognition of qualification / free movement of labourmovement of labour

�� Importance of Level 1 and 2 for Importance of Level 1 and 2 for international federationsinternational federations

�� Coaching competence at each levelCoaching competence at each level�� Coaching conventionCoaching convention�� Links to EQFLinks to EQF

Guiding PrinciplesGuiding Principles

�� Purpose of coach educationPurpose of coach education

�� Learning modesLearning modes

�� Player developmentPlayer development

�� Coaching contextCoaching context

�� Recognition of coaching qualificationsRecognition of coaching qualifications

Two StrandsTwo Strands

�� Professional qualificationProfessional qualification

�� University / Higher Education University / Higher Education QualificationQualification

Professional Qualification (1)Professional Qualification (1)

�� Validated by national / international Validated by national / international federationsfederations

�� Directly related to the coaches ability Directly related to the coaches ability to coach at a specified levelto coach at a specified level

�� Should be recognised for integration Should be recognised for integration into University and for entry purposesinto University and for entry purposes

Professional Qualification (2)Professional Qualification (2)

�� Competence to coach at a given levelCompetence to coach at a given level

�� Systematic course of studySystematic course of study

�� Practical involvement in coachingPractical involvement in coaching

�� Recognition of prior learningRecognition of prior learning

�� Primary measure of mastery of practical Primary measure of mastery of practical demands / competencedemands / competence

�� Includes coaching science at each levelIncludes coaching science at each level

University / Higher Education University / Higher Education Qualification StrandQualification Strand

�� Validated by University Validated by University

�� Ideally validated by National / Ideally validated by National / International federationsInternational federations

University / Higher Education University / Higher Education QualificationsQualifications

�� Competence to coach at a given levelCompetence to coach at a given level

�� Systematic course of studySystematic course of study

�� Practical involvement in coachingPractical involvement in coaching

�� Recognition of prior learningRecognition of prior learning

�� Primary route for coaching science qualificationsPrimary route for coaching science qualifications

�� Includes attainment of appropriate qualifications Includes attainment of appropriate qualifications from the professional qualification strandfrom the professional qualification strand

OUTLINE FRAMEWORK OUTLINE FRAMEWORK –– REVIEW OF COACHING QUALIFICATIONS / CURRICULUM BUILDINGREVIEW OF COACHING QUALIFICATIONS / CURRICULUM BUILDING

II. STANDARD OCCUPATION

COACHING A SPORT

Coach of participation / sportspeople

Child /junior / adult

Coach of talented ID /Competitive athletes

Child / junior / adult

Coach of full-time / highperformance

athletes

I. PROFESSIONAL AREA

Coach

Assistant CoachLong-term sportspeople

development

Long-term coachdevelopment

1. EMPLOYMENT

Expert Coach

Master Coach

Coach of beginnersportspeople

Child / junior / adult

Coach ofParticipation

oriented

sportspeople

Coach of

performanceorientedathletes

3. NR. OF CREDITS

4. LEARNING METHODS

5. ASSESSMENT TYPES

6. RESOURCES

7. QUALITY CONTROL

8. TUTORS

9. CAREER PERSPECTIVES

2. CONTENTS/MODULES/UNITS

1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

COMPETITION

MANAGEMENT

EDUCATION

III. ACTIVITIES

TRAINING

2. KNOWLEDGE

(COGNITIVE)KNOW WHAT

IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES

/ V. COMPETENCES

1. SKILLS

(FUNCTIONAL)KNOW-HOW

VI. CURRICULUM MODEL

3. EDUCATION- TRAINING-CERTIFICATION2. COMPETENCIES

Plan, Organise

Conduct, Evaluate

Plan, Organise

Conduct, Evaluate

Plan, Organize

Conduct, Evaluate

Plan, Organise

Conduct, Evaluate

Plan, Organise

Conduct, Evaluate

(*)

(*)

(i) Authonomy &

responsibility

(ii) Learning

competence

(iii) Communication &

social competence

(iv) Professional &

vocational competence

The sport

Applied Sport Science

The coach

The athlete and

other people

3. PERSONAL & PROFESSIONALCOMPETENCES

4. KEYCOMPETENCES

Proposed Coaching conventionProposed Coaching convention

�� ‘‘The The framework for the recognition of framework for the recognition of coaching competence and qualificationscoaching competence and qualifications as as proposed by the European Coaching proposed by the European Coaching Council in the Council in the Review of the 5Review of the 5--level level StructureStructure is the European recognised is the European recognised reference point for the period 2008reference point for the period 2008--2011.2011.

�� During this period, a revised framework During this period, a revised framework for the recognition of coaching competence for the recognition of coaching competence and qualifications will be developedand qualifications will be developed’’

Future directionsFuture directions�� Implement the Convention in line with the Implement the Convention in line with the needs of each countryneeds of each country

�� Revised Framework 2008Revised Framework 2008--1111

�� Coaching as part of Lifelong Learning Coaching as part of Lifelong Learning within member states and the EUwithin member states and the EU

�� Coaching: The Way forward (workshop led Coaching: The Way forward (workshop led by Declan O Leary and John Bales on 19 by Declan O Leary and John Bales on 19 September 9September 9--11)11)

Sport specific developments and Sport specific developments and implications: implications: the case of thethe case of the

International Tennis FederationInternational Tennis Federation

Miguel CrespoDevelopment Research Officer

Index

1. Overview of ITF’s role in coach education

2. ITF development towards theimplementation of the framework for implementation of the framework for coaches education and coaching coaches education and coaching qualificationsqualifications

3.3. Rio Maior Convention Rio Maior Convention -- Implications of Implications of the implementationthe implementation

4.4. Future directionsFuture directions

1.5. ACTIONS –DEVELOPMENT

1.4. CHALLENGES

1.3. PROGRAMMES

1. 2. CONTEXT

1. 1. GOALS

1. OVERVIEW:

ITF & COACHES EDUCATION

1.1. Goals

� Help educate around 200 NA as to the importance of CE

� Improve level of coaching worldwide

� Assist NA develop their own CEP’s

� ITF does NOT certify coaches

199344512108TOTAL

1614200Pacific Oceania

4171231Asia

5132145Africa

4843455Europe

100118South America

3163319CA &Caribbean

20200North America

TotalNat. Ass. has no formal CEP in place

Nat. Ass. has its own CEP

Nat. Ass. follows ITF

syllabi combined with own

CEP

Nat. Ass. use ITF syllabi

1.2. CONTEXTCoaches’ Education Status of 199 Nations Affiliated to the ITF

Analysing the Status of Tennis Coaches’ Education

1.3. ITF Coaches’ Education Programmes

INTERESTS

FINANCE

DISTANCE

NEEDS

CULTURE

LANGUAGE

1.4. CHALLENGES

e. RECOGNITION

OF COACHESEDUCATION

PROGRAMMES

e. RECOGNITION

OF COACHESEDUCATION

PROGRAMMES

d. E-LEARNING

d. E-LEARNING

c. COMPETENCE

BASEDTRAINING

c. COMPETENCE

BASEDTRAINING

b.

LONG–TERMCOACH / PLAYER

DEVELOPMENT

b.

LONG–TERMCOACH / PLAYER

DEVELOPMENT

a. FRAMEWORK

a. FRAMEWORK

1.5. ACTIONS –

DEVELOPMENT

1.5. ACTIONS –

DEVELOPMENT

a. Framework of coaching qualification and competence

� Contacts 2005� Adopted by ITF� Endorsed by the ITF Coaches Commission� Presented to all ITF member nations� Move away from a EU perspective to a worldwide trend (i.e. Australia)

� ITF member nations are independent� Rio Maior Covention - Implications

b. Long-termcoach & player development

ITF experience� Develop competencies for the different levels� Agree competencies with NAs� Memorandum of Understanding: – ITF-NAs for the recognition of CEd Systems

� Share best practice in CEd:– Syllabi– Resources– Assessment methods– RCC procedures– Tutors

WORKPLACETRAINING

RECOGNITIONCURRENT

COMPETENCE

LEARNINGMODES

ASSESSMENTMETHODS

LEARNERGUIDES

MAIN PRINCIPLES

c. COMPETENCE

BASEDTRAINING

Integrated

Assessment

- Exams- Work diaries- Activities log- Presentations- Group projects- Research- Practical assignments- Self-evaluation

(AIS)

Recognition of Current Competence (RCC)

Sources•Education and training (formal, informal, nonformal)•Work-related experience •Life experience

Benefits•Speeds up process•Avoids unnecessary repetition •Provides equity in adult education programmes

Principles•Validity: is the evidence relevant?•Sufficiency: is there enough evidence?•Authenticity: is the evidence a true reflection of the candidate?•Currency: is the evidence recent, obtained within 4 years?

What?People learn and

become competent in many different ways throughout

their lifetime

How?Match what

participants know and can do with the

course performance

criteria

So…

Award no honorary qualifications.Individualised.

Time consuming

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5. Recognition of Coaches Education Programmes

3. Rio Maior Convention -Implications = Challenges

� Agree the use of the EU Framework as a reference point for CEd in tennis

� Definition and agreement minimum standards of coach competencies for different levels

� Agreement of uniform guidelines and criteria for recognition of CEd systems by the ITF

� Development of Memorandum of Understanding between NAs and ITF

�� Implement the Implement the ConventionConvention in line with the needs in line with the needs of the ITF and each member nationof the ITF and each member nation

3. Rio Maior Convention -Implications = Challenges

� Necessary for tennis to have a clear view of what it wishes to do in CEd (within each country and internationally).

� Agreement on: – Levels:

» Pre-requisites & entry requirements

» Number of levels» Names of levels» Contents» Learning methods» Teaching loads - credits» Testing & assessment» Tutors» Recognition of current competence

» Quality control

3. Implications = Challenges

� Inclusive LTCD� Maximise the role of coaching in Education sector

� Optimal training/education and experience ratios to enhance development

� Profile and recognition of coaching

� Recognise Current Competence

� Individual-coach centred approach

� Learning environment of coaches into a larger conceptual framework to account for their variability of experiences (Côté, 2006).

� Coach development as a long term process (30+ years).

4. ITF Coaches’ Ed ProgrammeFuture directions

� Competence Based Training:– Recognition of Current Competence

– CBT assessment

– Life-long learning

� E-learning

� Tutor training

� CEd Structure in all nations

� Recognition of National CEd Programmes

Strengths and weaknesses of coacheducation in tennis

STRENGHTS

� Tradition

� Dedication

� Clear paths

� Resources

� Experts

WEAKNESSES

� Research

� Sport Sciences

� Relationships between theory and practice

� Recognition

1010thth ENSSEE ForumENSSEE ForumImplementation of the framework Implementation of the framework for coaches education and coaching for coaches education and coaching qualifications qualifications --latest developments latest developments and future directions of the Rio and future directions of the Rio

Maior ConventionMaior Convention

Dr Pat Duffy and Dr Miguel CrespoDr Pat Duffy and Dr Miguel Crespo

Main changes proposed (1)Main changes proposed (1)

�� Framework for recognition of coaching Framework for recognition of coaching competence and qualifications within competence and qualifications within four main roles:four main roles:

�� Apprentice CoachApprentice Coach�� CoachCoach�� Senior coachSenior coach��Master coach Master coach

Main changes proposed (2)Main changes proposed (2)

�� Two standard occupations proposed rather than Two standard occupations proposed rather than one:one:

�� Coach of participationCoach of participation--oriented sports peopleoriented sports people

�� Coach of performanceCoach of performance--oriented athletesoriented athletes

�� With each subWith each sub--classified into two subclassified into two sub--components components

Main changes proposed (3)Main changes proposed (3)�� Direct equation of educational levels with Direct equation of educational levels with coaching roles replaced by recognition of coaching roles replaced by recognition of three coach education streams:three coach education streams:

�� Federation, vocational, universityFederation, vocational, university

�� Demonstrate the link between educational Demonstrate the link between educational stream and the four coaching rolesstream and the four coaching roles

�� Framework for the recognition of Framework for the recognition of coaching coaching competencecompetence and qualifications and qualifications

Main changes proposed (4)Main changes proposed (4)

�� Recognition of prior learning and Recognition of prior learning and current competence current competence

Main changes proposed (5)Main changes proposed (5)

�� Introduction of a coach licensing Introduction of a coach licensing system system

Main changes proposed (6)Main changes proposed (6)

��Mapping against the European Mapping against the European Qualification Framework (EQF) Qualification Framework (EQF)