About Coaching

Energize STW recognises that coaching is central to the development of sport at every level and therefore we are committed to providing coaches with professional development opportunities and offering them support in taking the next step, whatever that may be, in moving up the coaching ladder.

Energize STW can offer information such as;

How to get involved in coaching

Coach education and training opportunities

Funding and support for coaches, officials and volunteers

Celebrating coaching success

Coaching news and job opportunities

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If you want information on these topics, please either follow the links in the bullet points above, or contact Emma Passant (details below). Emma is the Coaching Development Manager for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and her remit is to:

Support and promote good practice with regards to coaching across the County

Develop and manage a local coaching system support network that will support both coaches and organisations involved with coaching

Work closely with National Governing Bodies of Sport to up skill coaches

Support partners with the recruitment, employment and deployment of coaches

Support partners with providing continued education and professional development opportunities.

Emma’s contact details are:

Telephone: 01743 255095

Email: emma.passant@shropshire.gov.uk

Energize STW can link you to a range of key partners

Local National Governing Body contacts
Local Authority officers, such as Sports Development Officers; Club Development Officers and the School Sports Co-ordinator network
Local community sports clubs and sports forums

Energize STW can also provide tangible support through funded projects

The main support currently is:

Funding Clubs for the Future Scheme - Offers funding to support coaches, volunteers and officials to attend relevant training courses. Clubs can access up to 50% off Level 1 National Governing Body coach education workshops, free places on Sports Coach UK, Running Sports and First Aid courses. No application is required.

STW Coaching Fund – Offers funding for Level 1 qualified coaches looking to progress and complete a Level 2 qualification. The STW Coaching Fund will target as many Level 1 qualified coaches as possible, providing them with the opportunity to undertake a Level 2 coaching qualification with a financial bursary.

Are you eligible?

Are you 18+
Are you prepared to do 30 hours of voluntary coaching
Do you have a valid CRB check
Do you have a club or organisation that is willing to act as a referee
Would you be able to commit to attending and completing a Level 2 qualification.
Would you be able to select a course and pay the Governing Body/Course Organiser for the full cost of the Level 2 qualification up front

For more information about the Funding Clubs for the Future Scheme and the STW Coaching Fund, please contact: Emma Passant - Coaching Development Manager: emma.passant@shropshire.gov.uk or 01743 255095

STW Coach Education Programme – Get access to important Minimum Standards for Deployment courses such as:

Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Equity in Your Coaching
How to Coach Disabled Perfomers
Club for All
Emergency First Aid in Sport

This programme is open to all volunteer/ coaches.

For more information please contact Leisure Services: leisure@shropshire.gov.uk or 01743 255071

Details are available on the Energize STW website: www.energizestw.org.uk

Other additional courses may be added (if demand is identified) and it is hoped that future funding can be sought to help subsidise the costs further.

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