Coach Development Courses
Coach T-Ball Unit - $10.00 RRP
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For T-Ball Coaches, Parents or Teachers
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 a course booklet and certificate of recognition.
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U13 Rookie Sox Pitching & Catching Module - $10.00 RRP
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For Beginning Coaches, Parents or Teachers of U13 Teams
The 1 hour practical module is designed to help those coaching softball in the key positions of pitching and catching. The module is designed for the U13 player who has never experienced softball before or is in transition from
T-Ball to real softball. In this module the coaches will have a go at pitching & catching so bring a glove and ball along.
Participants receive a course booklet, matching DVD and certificate of recognition
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Induction Unit - Fundamental Softball Skills - $15 RRP
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For Beginning Coaches, Parents or Teachers
A 2 1/2 hour theory & practical course for beginning coaches, parents, players or teachers of all age grades providing information on fundamental softball skills, basic coaching principles and some training ideas.
Unit participants receive accreditation, course booklet and certificate of recognition.
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Essential Skills Unit - $30 RRP
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For Beginning & 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 certificate of recognition.
NB: This course can only be run with the approval of the National Director of Coaching. It is recommended that coaches undertake the ES Modules rather than the ES Unit as the preferred method of learning due to the depth of information provided and the practical nature of the modules.
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Essential Skills Modules – $15.00 RRP
The Essential Skills Modules are based on the Softball NZ Skill Sets. (Download these from the website) 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 – Hitting & the Short Game Module - $15.00 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 Practical Module - $15.00 RRP
For Developing Coaches
This is a 2 hour practical course on Pitching
The module is designed for coaches of all age groups and is an opportunity for you to improve your knowledge on the skill of pitching. Learn 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. The new leaping rules will also be discussed.
Participants are asked to bring a ball and glove and be prepared to have a go at pitching the 3 must have pitches; drop, rise and change up.
Participants will receive 2 hours of coaching from an approved Softball New Zealand presenter, coaching resource material & certificate of recognition.
Essential Skills – Catching Module - $15.00 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; 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 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 & certificate of recognition
Essential Skills – Battery Module - $15 RRP
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For Developing Coaches
A 2 hour course to help you oversee the progress of your youth pitchers & catchers; understand the fundamentals of pitching and the role of the catcher; learn how your battery can effectively call the game.
Participants will receive a 2 hour power point presentation with photo's and game footage, accreditation & certificate of recognition.
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Essential Skills - Fielding & Throwing Module - $15.00 RRP
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For Developing Coaches
A 2 hour practical & theory course on Infield & Outfield Fielding & Throwing fundamentals. The module is based on the Softball NZ Skill Sets.
Topics covered will include the ready position; fielding ground & fly balls; foot movement; communication; backing up; relays; double plays; double play pivots; throwing mechanics; side arm throw; underhand & back hand flicks & drills.
Participants are asked to bring a ball & glove and be prepared to engage in some physical activity
Participants will receive 2 hours of coaching from an approved Softball NZ presenter, accreditation, course workbook and a certificate of recognition. |
Essential Skills - "Creating Athletes" Module - $15.00 RRP
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"Coaching is about building relationships..."
A 2 1/2 hour theory course for Developing Coaches
Topics covered will include: Coaches as Leaders; Effective Communication; NZ Coach Approach; Understanding the Athlete; Tools & Techniques for Behaviour Management; Planning; TGfU; Health & Safety; Giving Feedback; Evaluating your Coaching.
Participants will receive 2 1/2 hours of coaching from an approved Softball NZ presenter, accreditation, course workbook and a certificate of recognition. |
The following Essential Skills Modules are currently under development:
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Game Strategy
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Base Running & Sliding
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Basic Mental Skills Training
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Calling the Game
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Softball Fitness & Conditioning
Competitive Athlete Unit - Modules
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For Advanced Coaches
A minimum pre-requisite entry for modules in this unit is the Essential Skills Unit (or Softball NZ Level 1) or the matching Essential Skills Module.
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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Competitive Athlete Unit - Hitting & the Short Game Module - $25.00 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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Competitive Athlete Unit - The Competitive Pitcher Module - $25.00 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.
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Competitive Athlete Unit - The Competitive Catcher Module - $25.00 RRP
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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.
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National Director of Coaching
Naomi Shaw
Telephone: 04 5600395
Mobile: 021 537068
Email: naomi@softball.org.nz |
