BTBA Head Coach Steve Thornton shares his vision for the future of “grass roots” bowling in the UK
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Objective
To Grow Grass Roots bowling in the UK through coaching.
How am I going to do this?
By producing a range of programs deliverable by our Coaching Assistants (new role), Foundation Coaches (EBF Level 1), and driven by our Development Coaches (EBF Level 2).
This will be achieved by
A combination of research, consultation with relevant individuals and a period of dedicated focus and concentration on designing, testing, training and implementing said programs.
As indicated, we are producing a new entry level certificate namely “Coaching Assistant” to enable parents and bowlers who want to help our YBCs to do so with some fundamental information and training. This award will be available online shortly and more details will follow
In the first quarter of 2024 we will be launching two programs for clubs, both based around a cycle of 12-weeks training to support and help our coaches use the knowledge and skills they have been trained on more efficiently and effectively. We have recognised that after a period of training people we now need to support and refresh our loyal volunteers more.
We will be re-launching coaching pathway shortly with clearer understanding of what to do and how to do it.
Conclusions – Longer term objectives
These plans are part of a bigger vision to raise the quality of coaching in our country, access to it, and opportunities for development. This will be supported by an improvement in communication and media.
Steve Thornton
BTBA Head Coach
stevethornton@btba.org.uk
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