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Softball NZ Coach Development Courses 2010/2011
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Coach T-Ball Unit - $10 RRP (includes a free T-Ball Passport Set)
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For T-Ball Coaches
The Coach T-Ball Unit is the first step on the Softball New Zealand Coach Pathway. The 1 hour practical unit is ideal for someone with little or no experience of coaching who wants to learn how to teach T-Ball to children. The unit provides information on basic coaching guidelines and skills and drills specifically for T-Ball.
Unit participants receive coaching from an approved Softball NZ presenter, a course booklet and certificate of recognition.
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U13 Rookie Sox Pitching & Catching Guidelines - $15 RRP
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For Beginning Coaches
This 1 hour practical course is designed to help those coaching softball in the key positions of pitching and catching for the player who has never experienced softball before or is in transition from T-Ball to real Softball.
It’s an exciting challenge for players to “have a go” at pitching & catching.
Course participants receive a U13 Rookie Sox Pitching & Catching Guidelines DVD to match the course booklet and certificate of recognition.
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Induction Unit - Fundamental Softball Skills - $15 RRP
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For Beginning Coaches
A two hour course for beginning coaches providing information on fundamental softball skills, basic coaching principles and some training ideas.
Unit participants receive coaching from an approved Softball NZ presenter, course notes and a certificate of recognition.
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Essential Skills Unit - $25 RRP
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For Developing Coaches
A 6 hour course for advanced beginner and developing coaches providing expansion on the teaching of the basic fundamentals of softball; coaching principles; teaching methods and how to run team trainings.
Unit participants receive coaching from an approved Softball NZ presenter, a DVD presentation, an Essential Skills Manual and a Certificate of Recognition.
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Essential Skills Modules – for Developing Coaches
The Essential Skills Modules are based on the Softball NZ Skill Sets.
The modules are practical based and provide the developing coach with more in depth detail than currently covered in the Essential Skills 6 hour Unit.
Essential Skills – Battery Module - $15 RRP
 For Developing Coaches
A 2 hour course to help you understand the fundamentals of pitching & catching; learn how your battery can effectively call the game and improve your team training with appropriate drills.
odule participants receive coaching from an approved Softball NZ presenter, Coaching Resource Handouts and a Certificate of Recognition.
Essential Skills – Catching Module - $15 RRP
For Developing Coaches
This is a 2 hour practical course on “Catching Fundamentals”
Topics covered will include the basics of Equipment Use; Set Up; Positioning; Signals; Receiving; Framing; Blocking; Throwing Out Base Stealers; Pick Offs; Tagging; Fielding - Pass Balls, Bunts, Pop Flies; Base Cover; Strategy; Leadership; Communication; Calling the Game; Working with Umpires & Game Knowledge
Participants are asked to bring a bat, ball and glove and be prepared to engage in some physical activity.
Participants will receive 2 hours of coaching from an approved Softball New Zealand presenter, coaching resource material & a Certificate of Recognition
Essential Skills – Hitting & the Short Game Module - $15 RRP
For Developing Coaches
This is a 2 ½ hour practical course on “Hitting & the Short Game Fundamentals”
Topics covered will include the basics of Bat Selection; Hitting Fundamentals; Tracking & Pitch Selection; Fault Correction; Slump Busting; Bunting: Sacrifice, Fake, Squeeze, Push, Slap, Surprise & Drag Bunting; Slap Hitting & Practice Organisation.
Participants are asked to bring a bat, ball and glove and be prepared to engage in some physical activity.
Participants will receive 2 ½ hours of coaching from an approved Softball New Zealand presenter, coaching resource material & a Certificate of Recognition.
Essential Skills – Pitching Module - $15 RRP
For Developing Coaches
This is a 1 ½ hour practical course on Pitching
The module is designed for coaches of all age groups and is an opportunity for you to improve your basic knowledge on the skill of pitching. Learn the basic Pitching Mechanics; How to get more Velocity; How to improve Control and some tips on helping your Pitchers with the Mental Side of the Game. Pitching Practice and the new Leaping Rules will also be discussed.
Participants are asked to bring a ball and glove and be prepared to engage in some physical activity.
Participants will receive 1 ½ hours of coaching from an approved Softball New Zealand presenter, coaching resource material & a Certificate of Recognition.
The following Essential Skills Modules are currently under development:
- Coaching Process – The “How to Coach”
- Offence & Defensive Strategy
- Fielding & Throwing
- Base Running & Sliding
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Competitive Athlete Unit - $25 RRP per module
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For Advanced Coaches
A minimum pre-requisite entry for modules in this unit is the Essential Skills Unit (or former Level 1)
The unit contains modules of advanced learning that build and expand on the knowledge and experience gained by coaches who have successfully completed earlier accreditation.
Further modules are currently being developed and will be added to this unit as they are completed.
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C.A.U. Hitting & the Short Game Module - $25 RRP
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 A 3 hour hitting module that builds and expands on the knowledge and experience gained by coaches who have successfully completed earlier accreditation. The module has workshop, practical & theory components of Advanced Hitting Skills; Situational Hitting; Slap Hitting; Strategic Bunting; Faults & Fixes; Coaching the Batter and The Mental Game.
The module participant will receive coaching from an approved Softball NZ presenter, a course work book and accreditation and certificate on successful completion of the course.
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C.A.U The Competitive Pitcher Module - $25 RRP
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 A 4 hour pitching module that builds and expands on the knowledge and experience gained by coaches who have successfully completed earlier accreditation. The module has workshop, practical & theory components of Pitching Mechanics; Velocity; Control; Movement; Faults & Fixes; Pitching Practice and Pitching Tactics.
The module participant will receive coaching from an approved Softball NZ presenter, a course work book and accreditation and certificate on successful completion of the course.
C.A.U The Competitive Catcher Module - $25 RRP
 A 3 hour module that builds and expands on the knowledge and experience gained by coaches who have successfully completed earlier accreditation. The module will help coaches confidently manage and develop a catcher at an advanced competitive level and be able to develop a comprehensive training programme to suit.
The module participant will receive coaching from an approved Softball NZ presenter, a course work book and accreditation and certificate on successful completion of the course.
RRP: Recommended Retail Price
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Softball New Zealand
93 Hutt Park Rd, Seaview
PO Box 30 322, Lower Hutt
New Zealand
www.softball.org.nz
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National Director of Coaching
Naomi Shaw
Telephone: 64 4 5660 395
Mobile: 021 537068
Email: naomi@softball.org.nz
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Softball NZ Coach Development Course Presentation
Those interested in becoming an approved presenter of Softball NZ Coaching Courses must submit an application to the National Director of Coaching. Application forms are available from snz@softball.org.nz or downloadable here.
For further information on criteria & application process for presenters of SNZ Coaching Courses contact naomi@softball.org.nz
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