Development Coach Advance

A 9-month learning journey for coaches of tamariki (primary school aged children),
rangatahi (intermediate and college aged youth) and local club adults

Sport Bay of Plenty's Development Coach Advance (DCA) programme helps coaches develop skills in critical learning areas and supports them to become more effective in their coaching practices. These newfound skills benefit both athletes and coaches. Development Coach Advance is not an awards based programme where one passes or fails, but rather a programme that aims to develop and inspire coaches to become continuous learners for life.

We encourage diversity in the coaching space, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The DCA guiding philosphy

"As coaches, we ask our athletes to change and grow (be continuous learners), so as coaches we should expect this of ourselves."

“DCA has given me huge awareness and education, philosophies and other concepts
that help me with my relationships with other coaches”

(Byron Vaetoe, Basketball)

"With DCA, you connect with people from other codes. You see what they are experiencing and it’s a cool safe space to share. You get to know them as a person, as you go on the same journey together. It keeps coming back to making that connection"

(Jeanna Cooney, Basketball)

Are you a Development Coach?

Coaches pathway

What will you receive through the DCA programme?

  • 7 x development workshops over 9 months, using a scaffolding approach (building on one another). These workshops will be run across Western, Central and Eastern Bay of Plenty
  • Connection and collaboration opportunities with other coaches
  • Resources and tools
  • Opportunities to grow coaching confidence and capabilities by the inclusion of practical coaching exercises within the workshops
  • A Sport Bay of Plenty DCA shirt
  • Structured opportunities for reflection after learnings
  • Support and guidance by Sport Development Advisor and CoachForce staff
  • Invitations to all relevant Sport Bay of Plenty workshops
  • Free access to the Sport Bay of Plenty Coaching Passport so you can track all of your formal and informal learning.
  • End of programme dinner with other programme coaches.

What are the programme criteria?

Participants are expected to strive to meet the following criteria prior and throughout their DCA journey:

  • Have a growth mind set
  • Show a commitment to learning
  • Are currently coaching in the developing space
  • Are endorsed by their relevant club / centre / RSO
  • Are aligned with their Regional and National Sporting Organisations
  • Attendance at all workshops is recommended (download the itinerary below)
  • Fee of $150 paid in full upon acceptance into the DCA programme

Download the 2024 DCA itinerary

Register now

Your clubs, schools and Regional Sports Organisations may contribute to the fee for DCA if you approach them.

We look forward to supporting our Bay of Plenty coaches on this exciting learning journey and believe that opportunities provided will build confidence and knowledge, enabling you to grow your coaching practices.

Learn More

Trudi Kemp_Snippet2

Trudi Kemp

Sport Development Advisor

[email protected]

022 637 9380

 

The Sport Bay of Plenty DCA programme is proudly supported by BayTrust CoachForce

BayTrust CoachForce

Thanks to all supporters:

 

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