My Vision for Coach support in Swim Ireland Water Polo
My vision for Coach support in Swim Ireland Water Polo
Michael Bradley
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My vision for Coach support in Swim Ireland Water Polo
Michael Bradley
Intended Learning Outcome
By the end of this session, you will be able to list three benefits of structured resources for coaches aligned with LTAD for coach development within Swim Ireland water polo.
What is LTAD?
Long Term Athlete Development or LTAD refers to the ‘habitual development of athleticism over time to improve health and fitness, enhance physical performance, reduce the relative risk of injury and develop the confidence and competence of all youth’, according to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) position statement.
Why it matters in water polo coaching?
Key principles
(e.g., age-appropriate development, skill progression)
Why Structured Resources matter
Overview of structured resources (e.g., session plans, drills, athlete tracking tools)
Importance of consistency and progression in coaching
Supporting coach development and athlete performance
Benefit 1 - Enhance Coach Confidence
Clear guidelines reduce uncertainty
Helps standardise coaching approaches
Supports professional development
Benefit 2 - Improved Athlete Development
Ensures alignment with LTAD principles
Provides a framework for gradual skill progression
Encourages long-term participation and performance
Benefit 3 - Greater Efficiency in Coaching
Saves time in planning sessions
Enables better focus on athlete interaction
Promotes consistency across different coaching levels
How would better resources help you in your coaching now?
Each group discusses for 3 minutes. Make bullet points in your answers section.
Intended Learning Outcome
By the end of this session, you will be able to list three benefits of structured resources for coaches aligned with LTAD for coach development within Swim Ireland water polo.
Summary & Key Takeaways
Recap the three benefits:
Enhanced coach confidence
Improved athlete development
Greater efficiency in coaching
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