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Calling all Level 3 coaches for development programme

  • Written By: British Dressage
  • Published: Fri, 18 May 2018 18:00 GMT

Applications are now invited from high-performing coaches of grass roots riders for the cross-discipline National Development Programme for Coaching Excellence 2018/19.

The National Development Programme for Coaching Excellence (NDPCE) is aimed at those working with adults and young people who participate in equestrian sport for competitive recreation purposes. Developed in collaboration with the British Equestrian Federation, the Coach Development Action Team and led by British Showjumping, the programme recognises the importance of high performing coaches working with grass roots riders.

This personal development programme for coaches, now in its third year, is a 12-month calendar of seminars and practical workshops for coaches selected from British Showjumping, British Dressage, British Eventing and other member bodies. All coaches are UKCC Level 3 or equivalent with a special interest in sustaining and growing participation in equestrian sports.

  • The programme aims to recognise the importance of high performing coaches working with riders at grass roots level
  • It’s a 12-month programme with a mix of exclusive educational seminars and practical workshops
  • It’s designed to help you reflect and review your own performance whilst setting personal development plans for the future
  • The programme is aimed at coaches working with adults and young people who participate specifically in equestrian sport for competitive recreation motives

“I would encourage every level 3 coach to apply for this course if they want to keep improving as a coach,” says Dressage coach, Teresa Edmonds. “I have found this course so amazing from the inspirational speakers we’ve had and have found some like-minded coaches to continue to train with. Everything was out of my comfort zone and I would urge the next group to be brave enough to try different things. This course has confirmed to me how you can improve and be a great coach at all levels. It’s made me enjoy coaching my grassroots riders more and has given me more tools in my toolbox to help them and myself in new, exciting and challenging situations.”

Applications close on Friday 15 June with interviews commencing at the start of July.

To find out more and download the application form for this outstanding opportunity to further develop your coaching skills click here.