Excel Workshops

Framework

Course Description

Specialist workshop for coaches who are delivering within the England Netball Regional Excel programmes (Satellite, County and Regional Academy level). The workshop will provide coaches with an understanding of the Netball Excel programme, guidance on athlete development and how they can apply their skills to achieve desired outcomes with their athletes.

Outcomes

• The England Netball Excel Programmes and Structures

• What makes a talented netball athlete

• Progressive skill development across the Excel Pathway

• What makes a high quality session

• Support available

3 hours

Please note you must be affiliated to attend this course.  

Talent Identification

Course Description

England Netball's new Talent Identification Workshop has been developed to help teachers and club coaches identify talented and potentially talented netballers. This is a certificated course and accredits attendees to nominate athletes to an appropriate level within the County Excel pathway (Satellite and County Academy level).

Outcomes

The workshop is a CPD opportunity for teachers and club coaches; it will give them a better understanding of what is needed to succeed in netball and how they can help their talented players be the best they can be. Attendees will leave the workshop with an understanding of:

• The England Netball Excel Programmes and Structures

• The characteristics of a talented athelete

• Processes for Talent Identification and Selection

• Selection methods and considerations

• Support available

From September 2010 athlete nominations for Satellite and County Academies will only be considered from accredited nominators or scouts.

3 hours

Affiliated members: £15, Non-affiliated: £20

Scouting

Course Description

England Netball's new Scouting Workshop has been developed to provide scouts/aspiring scouts with the skills and tools to select players into the County Excel pathway (Satellite and County Academies). Scouts must attend this workshop to begin the accreditation process of becoming a Local or County Scout.

Outcomes

The workshop will include theory and practical observation sessions. Attendees will leave the workshop with an understanding of:

• How to assess the effectiveness of a talented athlete

• Effective scouting and selection skills

• Effective selection tools

• Support available.

Following this workshop 'developing scouts' are required to attend identified events to become a fully accredited Local or County Scout. During their accreditation process further training opportunities and support will be available to them via the Regional Head Scout and Regional Excel Coach.

3 hours