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1.1 Netball Singapore Coach Accreditation Programme Review 

Netball Singapore recently reviewed its Coach Accreditation Program in consultation with Netball Australia and the Singapore Sports Council.  The Netball Australia Coaching Accreditation Framework and course material (six-tier framework) has been adapted as a four-tier structure for Netball Singapore.  The outcome is a fully integrated (theory and technical) coach accreditation program tailored to meet the needs of Singapore Netball Coaches and to increase their coaching competencies.

1.2 Coach Accreditation Framework Overview

Netball Singapore has a four-tier coach accreditation framework that provides education, training and mentoring to coaches as they progress along the coaching pathway. The courses reflect the skills and techniques required of players at each level of the player pathway.

1.3 Delivery Arrangements

Netball Singapore is responsible for the delivery of the Foundation, Level 1 Development and Level 2 Advanced Courses. 

Netball Australia will assist Netball Singapore in the delivery of the Elite Coaching course with eligible candidates approved by the Netball Singapore Technical Committee.  Some aspects of this course will be conducted in Australia with other components undertaken in Singapore under the guidance of the Singapore National Coach and Netball Australia (i.e. Games Analysis, practical coaching and assignment work).

1.4 Course Details and Entry Pre-requisites

Course Name Duration Participant Numbers Target Market  Entry Pre-requisites
Foundation Coaching Course 7 hours in-course work 1:15 Beginner coaches
  • Age 16
  • Completion of “Getting Started in Netball” questionnaire.
  • Completion of pre course reading and worksheet.
Level 1 Development Coaching Course 14 hours in-course work 1:15 Club and School Coaches
  • Age 16
  • Completion of a Netball Singapore Foundation Coaching Course
  • Current Section 1 Umpire Theory Examination pass (70% or above)
Level 2 Advanced Coaching Course 30 hours in-course work 1:10 National Age Group, Netball Super League and identified Level 1 coaches
  • Age 18
  • Level 1 Development Coaching Course/Certification Including current First Aid/CPR 
  • Coaches must have had at least one (1) year/season coaching experience after completion of a Netball Singapore Level 1Development Coaching Course.
  • 2 years coaching at a minimum level of School Team U/15 or above for 4 hours/week
Level 3 Elite Coaching Course As required 1:15 National 21’s, Opens and National Age Group coaches identified with potential
  • Age 18 
  • Current Level 2 Advanced Coaching Certification or Recognition of Current Competency including current First Aid/CPR 
  • 1 year coaching at a minimum level of Netball Super League, National U/21 or Opens level (within last 3 years).

1.5 Integrated General Coaching Principles

All courses within the Netball Singapore Coaching Accreditation Framework are part of the National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) as administered by the Singapore Sports Council (SSC).

The Singapore Sports Council NCAP General Principles have been integrated into each of the courses with the Level 1 NCAP theory component delivered between both the Foundation and Level 1 Development courses.

The Level 2 & 3 NCAP General Principles have been integrated into the Level 2 Advanced Coaching Course and Level 3 Elite Coaching Course respectively.

For further information about upcoming courses and update workshops, refer to http://www.netball.org.sg/courses/coaches/all.

 

Download Netball Singapore Coach Accreditation Framework

 

Introduction to Coaching

by Jill McIntosh, Liz Broomhead, Norma Plummerand Yvonne Willering for IFNA

 

The Importance of Teaching the Basics Netball is a wonderful game that gives us all a great deal of satisfaction and pleasure. It is a simple game, players throw, they catch and they move. Sometimes as coaches we tend to make it too complicated. So much so that we end up tricking ourselves. Netball is about doing the simple things well, over and over again, every time. At the end of the match it is the team who makes the least amount of unforced errors who will succeed. Champions are just that because they make fewer errors than their opponents do.They are more consistent in everything they do. They have the ability to consistently play with minimal errors in their game.It is the mastery of the basics which is the cornerstone of all achievements. So take the time to consider – “Why is it that some players can do it well whilst others cannot?” Those who achieve do so because they are prepared to put in the time and commitment to being the very best they can be.

 

It also takes good coaching. This is where the coach can make a difference. Coaches have a responsibility to the players to have a very good understanding of the basic skills of netball. They must be able to teach then develop these basic skills in every player in a fun and enjoyable manner. Coaches should always be on the look out for players who cannot perform the basic skills to the required level. Constantly looking for faults and correcting them is an on-going part of the role as a coach. This guide will outline the basic skills of Netball and the relevant coaching points for each skill. If young players can master the basics their individual flair and creativity will come in on top. It is like building a house. You need strong foundations on which to build otherwise it will crumble and fall.