Coach Education
The IRIBF Coach Education Program is broken down into 5 levels. This may change from time to time but will not require re-sitting any level that you have previously taken. You will automatically be issued with the updated information.
Level 1 Basic Requirements Module (BRM). This is aimed at teachers wanting to get a basic knowledge of how the sport works with drills and skills for class work. It is also suitable for beginners who want a general introduction to the sport and who need an ‘armoury’ of tools to run a series of sessions. The focus is on the basic skills and a set of drills to practice those skills. Level 1 also includes an initial exploration of what is required to officiate an informal game.
Level 2 –Club Coach. This is aimed at the entry level of coaching. It is very simple and does not require any previous coaching knowledge. The difference between Levels 1 and 2 is that Level 2 looks at a wider range of skills and focuses on the breakdown of those skills into fundamentals. E.g. Level 1 concentrates on the basic attacking throw. Level 2 explores the use of a range of attacking throws. Level 2 candidates are expected to demonstrate the delivery of a skill to their peers and the course will include officiating and the running of a basic tournament.
Level 3 – Senior Club Coach. Level 3 is aimed at those that would like to coach in a more formal setting including a more advanced knowledge of the fundamentals and will incorporate an exploration of tactics used in Rock-It-Ball and, where circumstances and venues permit, an initial look at the small sided versions of the sport.
Each coach must have passed the Club Coach Award and have a minimum of 20 logged hours of coaching,
Level 4 – Regional Coach is a level aimed at those coaches that have passed level 3 and have a minimum of 40 hours of logged coaching. The course revolves around the small sided versions of the sport including V2, V3 and V4.
Level 5 – International Coach. International Coach Qualification will be designated by the International Rock-It-Ball Federation. Nominations will not be taken, however an individual can contact the IRIBF informing them of their interest to be considered for level 5. The candidate must have a minimum of 100 hours of logged coaching experience or must have coached at International level in another sport. The candidate must also have Level 4 to be considered. It should be noted that an International Coach Qualification exam will be required to be sat at a later date, An NGB may install a Coach who is not yet qualified to Level 5 as their National Coach but they will not be automatically given Level 5 qualification.
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Coach Resources
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Coach Education level 1
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Coach Education level 2
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