Coaching Course: Skills & Tactics Theory

This module is facilitated online using Microsoft Teams and includes four 2-hour sessions.

February 4 @ 6:30-8:30 pm PST
February 11 @ 6:30-8:30 pm PST
February 18 @ 6:30-8:30 pm PST
February 25 @ 6:30-8:30 pm PST

Course Description:

Practice planning:

• Set an appropriate structure for the practice, including warm-up, skill development, physical preparation, cool-down;
• Be able to modify training sessions appropriately based on developmental, physical and environmental factors;
• Identify risk factors that may be encountered in training and competition;
• Develop an Emergency Action Plan (EAP).

Providing support to athletes in training:

• Know the basic equipment needed for cycling and how to use it safely;
• Verify that facilities and equipment pose no safety risks;
• Coach an appropriately structured and organized training session using a practice plan listing clear goals, activities, and elements (eg cool-down, hydration);
• Explain activities, and provide feedback, in a way that is consistent with the guidelines set for the age group within the cycling LTAD model;
• Select activities and deliver feedback in a way that promotes self-esteem;
• Understand and demonstrate basics of working with cyclists with a disability (AWAD).

Analyze performance:

• Identify and correct errors in positioning if they exist;
• Analyze stages in performance of cycling skills, using a template;
• Use an observation plan and appropriate observation strategies to detect skill performance;
• Explain activities, and provide feedback, in a way that is consistent with the guidelines set for the age group within the cycling
• LTAD model;
• Teach riding skills and know how to identify and correct errors in skill performance;
• Identify and correct errors in tactical performance.

Providing support to athletes in competition:

• Explain the fundamental rules that govern racing;
• Provide advice on eating and drinking before, in and after competition and training;
• Provide advice on basic racing tactics;
• Prepare athletes for competition by assisting them to follow pre-race and post-race plans including preparation of equipment, nutrition, tactical and mental preparation, warm-up and cool-down and evaluation activities;