Coaching Awards and CPD Opportunities
Welsh Hockey offers a Calendar of training opportunities that includes UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) Level 1 and 2 and other informative workshops. Below are details of the courses and Workshops available to current and prospective coaches..
UKCC Level 1 in Coaching Hockey (Assistant Award)
Duration: 3 days
Description: Level 1 is suitable for those with some experience of playing hockey and perhaps with practice in helping in a coaching or teaching environment. The course length is a minimum of 17 hours contact time and is run over a minimum of three separate occasions. Achievement of the award is based on completion of the course portfolio, attendance at all sessions and a competent level reached in a 15 minute on-course assessment.
UKCC Level 2 in Coaching Hockey (Allows Coach to Lead a session unsupervised)
Duration: 4 days
Description: The course will involve a minimum of 28 hours of tutored pitch-time and theory work. All theory work will be completed on the course and related directly to the practical situation by the tutors. A further six hours of practical coaching, some of which will be mentored will take place following the course prior to assessment. Candidates will have two practical assessments; one with adults and one with children and those who are successful will be awarded the UKCC Level 2 in Hockey Coaching. The course must be completed within 18 months of registration and it is anticipated that candidates will complete within 6 – 9 months.
To find a UKCC Coaching Course or Coaching Workshop in your area, download the full calendar.
To book a place on a UKCC Level 1 or 2 Course please download the application form
UKCC Level 3
Duration: 3 full days and 6 workshops
Description: A level 3 course runs over a sustained period and will require attendance at specific seminars and the preparation and delivery of a structured programme. This will involve around 40 hours of tutored time, whether on a pitch or through specific modules and at least 20 hours practical coaching including mentored guidance. This is in addition to the induction and assessment process. Assessment will be on two occasions and those who are successful will receive the Level 3 in Hockey Coaching. The course must be completed within 30 months of registration. Welsh Candidates attend English based Level 3 residential courses.
UKCC Level 4
Level 4 is an invitation-only course. To find out more please contact the Coaching Unit
Foundation Coaching Award
In partnership with Sports Leaders UK we are developing a new Foundation Coaching award. This award will provide easy access into the Hockey Coaching Pathway for Students, Sixth Formers, Club members and any other individuals looking to kick start their coaching career. The award is currently being developed and will be launched the first week in October.
Coaching For Teachers
Designed specifically for teachers, these 3 workshops aim to up skill staff and provide sound technical knowledge that allows confident delivery of hockey sessions within schools
FUNdamentals: This course aims to encourage children to play hockey. Its emphasis is on FUN activities, supported by positive experiences in game situations.
Transition: This course aims to link work from KS2 level with KS3. The development and progression of hockey from FUNdamentals to Mini Hockey (7-a-side)
Game Play: This course follows on from work previously covered in FUNdamentals & Transition courses. Game Play provides a simple step by step process from Mini Hockey to the full game.
Also coming soon... a new workshop that will equip Teachers to deliver Welsh Hockey's New Modified Game
Core Skill / Advanced Core Skills
The newest addition to our suite of workshops, Core Skills and Advanced Core skills act as a refresher to coaches of all Level. They breakdown the skills that are common in Hockey Game play and provide fresh ideas on Coaching these skills to players of all ages.
To book any of the above workshops please download the application form
Coaching but not qualified?
Whilst remaining fully committed to maintaining standards of competency required at each level of the new coaching qualification structure, we are very keen to recognise the efforts of those with significant coaching/hockey experience that do not currently hold formal coaching qualifications or awards. In recognition of their efforts, we are currently devising an Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) policy to allow them to enter the coaching pathway at a level appropriate to them.
