The Sports Path Newsletter
Number 31
  July 2015 

NSCAA launch Level 1 Online Course   

The NSCAA's Level 1 Diploma is now available as an online course, no longer requiring coaches to take the course in person.

The Level 1 Diploma is designed to help coaches implement developmentally-appropriate training games to improve skill levels. It is also the Association's most convenient and accessible course offering. For as little as $10, coaches are able to earn the Level 1 Diploma at their convenience.

"The NSCAA is excited to provide coaches with a convenient, on-demand course to improve their coaching skills. This online offering is perfect for fledgling coaches, parent-coaches volunteering with their child's team, or for clubs who want all of their coaches to have a recognized coaching award," saidIan Barker, NSCAA Director of Coaching Education.

Anyone can complete the eight Level 1 modules; topics covered include coaching methodology, small-sided games, and communication and motivation. To earn the NSCAA Level 1 Diploma, coaches must complete the eight modules and one elective. There are five electives to choose from, based on player ages.



Sports Path to launch a new e-learning Course on:- 
' Media Training for Coaches ' 

We have agreed to partner with Sky Sports Presenter, Alec Wilkinson and his company Elite Sports Media to develop an online course specifically for coaches to help them with media interviews involving all broadcast media (video, radio, text etc.)

 

The course will include 15 hours of online learning and will be available in the autumn. Before we finalize the content and delivery we would very much welcome the views of coaches like yourself as to your needs in this area

 

We would, therefore, be grateful if you could take literally 5 minutes to complete the online survey here so that we can shape the course to the needs of coaches like you

 

If you complete the course we guarantee we will send you a FREE PDF on  ' 7 Ways to Improve your Media Interviews ' AND provide you with access to a 30% discount for the online course.

We would very much value your feedback within the next two weeks and hope you can give us 5 minutes of your time

 

Many thanks in anticipation of your cooperation 



 
Other new Online Courses suitable for soccer coaches 


The International Olympic Committee have launched a menu of FREE online courses under the banner 'Athlete Learning Gateway'

The first series of courses include Sports Science, Sports Psychology, Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Leadership and Transition from athlete to coach

The presenters include Dr. Matt Robinson from The University of Delaware (and NSCAA!) as well as Loughborough University's Professor Ron Maugham and Rugby World Cup winner Sir Clive Woodward

Full details here

 

Introduction to Sports Psychology  

This course is an introduction to sport psychology for beginners. The course has been developed for those who wish to learn more about the field of sport psychology and how it is applied to real life sport.

Devised by Paul Russell ( no relation !) of ' Believe Perform ' Details here 

 

 

Some new online ideas for coaches 

Nuggets 
When you read or see something on a web page via your phone of PC and you want to remember it what do you do ?
To help you try Nuggets : Record the stuff you learn in nuggets of 200 characters.You can type it out or simply highlight the text to create a nugget



6 Tips To Use Google Hangouts For Synchronous ( Same Time )  Learning 


 


 


 


 Synchronous learning used to be strictly for traditional classroom environments and on-site training. However, thanks to eLearning software, learners can be fully engaged in the learning process even if they happen to be on the other side of the globe. 

Finding affordable and user-friendly ways to create a fun and powerful eLearning experience for learners in real-time used to be one of the key challenges of synchronous learning. But this is no longer the case. With Google Hangouts eLearning professionals can develop and implement synchronous learning strategies, making it an ideal tool for eLearning professionals of all skill levels in all niches.

 

Win $1,000 for your club 

Sports Path Awards for 2015


 

We have had a number of applications from Youth Soccer Clubs for this Award.

The  Panel of Judges for these awards have been confirmed. 

Sports Path is providing an Award of $1,000 for the Youth Soccer Club which has developed the best Online Learning Network to support the development of coaches at their club.Entrance is free

For Further details please click here

 
I hope you have found something useful in this month's newsletter.If so please pass on this email to your colleagues and ask them to sign up for future newsletters
We can promise you more material in our August  2015 newsletter to help you use the web to support coach and player development 

Best Wishes
 
Yours Sincerely,
 
Robin Russell 
RRussell@sportspath.com