Mountain Training UK have introduced a new Coaching Award Scheme, which will see training focus on coaching climbers rather than instructing them.
Led by Martin Chester, Director of Training at Plas y Brenin, the new scheme will consist of three award levels, Foundation, Development and Performance coaching. Modules will include: What to Coach, Safe Supervision and How to coach more effectively.
“The Coaching Award Scheme is designed to develop the coaching skills of those working in indoor climbing walls, sport climbing and bouldering, but the scheme should also be of great interest and value for volunteer and professional leaders, instructors and Guides who want to apply their greater coaching knowledge wherever they work”, explained Mountain Training UK.
Those wishing to register for the scheme must have a genuine interest in climbing and coaching groups on indoor walls and at least six months climbing experience. They must also be a member of a Mountaineering Council and at least 16 years of age at the date of registration. Candidates can register for £39.
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