basketballscotland Annual Report
EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Coaching Education and Development
Apprenticeship Programme
The Coach Apprenticeship Programme continued to invest in the development of a group of coaches. These coaches
have gained much experience from this valued programme.
One coach said of their experience so far:
“One
of the best elements is probably the number of opportunities we're given to attend so many
different things like clinics/workshops/observations etc., which always cover a really wide range
of topics. They allow you to hear ideas and learn from really experienced coaches which definitely
contributed hugely in enabling me to develop as a coach. Another great element of the programme that really helped me develop as a coach was having a mentor who I can directly speak
to if I have any questions or am unsure of anything etc. - having that support has been really
helpful in a number of ways”
Youth Leadership Programme
Glasgow Lady Rocks continued to develop the Youth Leadership Programme throughout 12/13. The girls have been
mentored by Lisa Palombo and Erin Gilbride. They have undertaken a range of coaching projects in their locality such
as Gladiator Rocks Community Programme, Primary Schools and After School Care Programmes.
Many of the Young Leaders have said that the most rewarding part of working in this Programme
is when they see the young players making progress and enjoying themselves in basketball .
This year is again going to improve our young leaders further and as they draw to the end of this project they will
hopefully be far better equipped to develop club and community basketball for the foreseeable future.
It is programmes like these which continue to inspire, educate and develop the next generation of coaches in
Scotland.
St Maurices’ Young Leaders Programme
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Dave Evans at the FECC Registration.
Kiev, 2013.