Coaching news
25 April 2013
Congratulations to Kath Fitzpatrick, who has been appointed Talent Coordinator and Coach for the Northern Performance Academy.
Archery GB has announced the recruitment of nine Regional Performance Academy Coaches to join their Talent Team. The coaches will support archers' development across the Performance Academy Network with the remit of improving the quality and quantity of archers within the World Class Performance Programme.
The coaches will receive enhanced professional development and will work to support alignment of coaching throughout the Talent Pathway. Their recruitment has been made possible by Sport England Talent Investment which has been received for the first time in the history of the sport. This followed a successful pilot programme to conclude in August 2013 at Lilleshall National Sport Centre. At this time, the three Regional Academies will launch and one coach will also act as coordinator at each of the three sites.
Full story:
Archery GB Performance Talent Team Coaches
23 April 2013
Congratulations to Kath Fitzpatrick, who has been appointed Talent Coordinator and Coach for the Northern Performance Academy.
Archery GB has announced the recruitment of nine Regional Performance Academy Coaches to join their Talent Team. The coaches will support archers' development across the Performance Academy Network with the remit of improving the quality and quantity of archers within the World Class Performance Programme.
The coaches will receive enhanced professional development and will work to support alignment of coaching throughout the Talent Pathway. Their recruitment has been made possible by Sport England Talent Investment which has been received for the first time in the history of the sport. This followed a successful pilot programme to conclude in August 2013 at Lilleshall National Sport Centre. At this time, the three Regional Academies will launch and one coach will also act as coordinator at each of the three sites.
Full story:
Archery GB Performance Talent Team Coaches
Kath Fitzpatrick - 7 October 2012
The new YAA Squad system has arrived!
Based on the Archery GB Academy system introduced this year, the YAA squads move to a new way of working.
What are the benefits?
For junior members this will act as a direct feed into the new national Talent Identification system which began this year, so that archers are familiar with the ways of working used in the national Performance Academy and have a smoother transition into that system should they choose to apply.
For senior members, it means a more personalized approach with a programme based on your needs, tailored and supported by named coach/es.
How will it work?
All archers attending will undergo a technical assessment with the squad coaches, all of whom are being trained in the new coaching techniques and systems used in the Academy and with our Podium Potential archers.
From this initial assessment and discussions with you, we will agree a programme that covers primarily technical work, but might also cover physical fitness work, psychology for competition, tactical work, such as learning how to train in different ways, competition preparation. We will then help you put your programme into action and work with you to monitor progress towards your goals.
Is there a cost to this?
Unfortunately we are not in a position to offer this service to archers free, as we are a self-funding coaching group. We are looking to provide indoor and outdoor sessions over the year for archers at a total cost of £50 for the year. Most sessions will be indoors - this winter our training centre will be:
The Scout Hut
Ethel Ward Playing Fields
York Road
Haxby
York
North Yorkshire
YO32 3DY
Outdoor sessions are likely to be at Barnsley AC.
Interested?
Just complete the application form and send it to Kath Fitzpatrick:
Yorkshire Archery Academy details and application form (DOCX)
Sessions start at 10:00 AM and run till 4:30 PM.
Drinks are available all day but please bring lunch with you.
The first session will consist of a technical assessment - just shooting, being observed, taking some video, and having a chat about what you want from the Academy.
The first date for Juniors is Sunday October 14th.
Further dates: November 11th, December 22nd, February 10th, March 30th, outdoors April 20th.
The first date for Seniors is Sunday November 11th Saturday November 17th.
Further dates - January 12th, March 31st, outdoors - April 21st.
Late summer/autumn dates to be arranged.
Please note attendance is for a programme over the calendar year.
We look forward to seeing old and new squad members, starting with the Juniors on October 14th and the Seniors on November 11th.
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
ArcheryCoaches.co.uk
Kath Fitzpatrick Associates
01226 218518
07590 466907
info@kathfitzpatrickassociates.com
www.kathfitzpatrickassociates.com
Garreth Roberts - 13 September 2012
Courses for All
Sixth Edition
October 2012 to March 2013
The Humber Sports Partnership's Coach Education Programme has issued the sixth edition of "Courses for All". This extensive sport coaching programme has been developed following consultation with local and national partners.
Courses for All brochure
The previous Coach Education programme (April to September 2012) proved to be very successful with over 450 coaches attending 35 generic courses across the Humber. The courses available in this new edition include Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Equity in your Coaching, First Aid, How to Coach Disabled People in Sport, Positive Behaviour Management in Sport and a new workshop called Strength and Conditioning.
Also on offer is a new selection of Club and Coach development workshops including: First Steps into Coaching, Supporting your Coaches and Developing your Volunteers, as well as a selection of National Governing Body courses including UKCC courses in Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Cycling, Netball, Football, Gymnastics, Rugby League, Swimming, Table Tennis and Triathlon.
Each course will be delivered by high quality tutors, in excellent learning environments and at a reasonable cost.
The Humber Sports Partnership is committed to developing and leading Coach Education across the Humber.
To view the programme or to book onto a course please visit:
www.humbersport.com
and go to our online booking site. This can be found within the Coaches and Officials tab, then select Coach Education.
You can also register for Coaching Humber, an online coach development resource which supports coaches across the Humber. This is a database which has already over 1200 registered members from across the Humber and will keep you up to date with all coaching courses, national, regional and local information on coaching. To find out more and register on Coaching Humber visit:
coachinghumber.humbersport.com
Garreth Roberts
Coach Development Manager
The Humber Sports Partnership
Garreth Roberts - 13 September 2012
I am writing to invite you to the Humber Sports Partnership Coaches Conference, which will be held on Tuesday 16th October at Sirius Academy, Hull, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
The purpose of the conference is to give coaches the opportunity to learn from experts in a variety of different sporting fields. We aim to enable coaches to develop and progress their own skills and in turn, be able to nurture athletes who have the potential to progress to the highest levels.
The conference is for all coaches across the Humber. Coaches will be able to choose from a selection of workshops on the most important elements of athletic performance; Sports psychology, nutrition, fitness, new coaching ideas, high performance cardio and club promotion.
The cost of the conference is FREE of charge to all coaches across the Humber. Refreshments and supper will be provided for the conference. Supper will be served from 5:30 PM.
Book now at:
www.humbersport.com
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, and all bookings must be complete by Monday 8th October.
If you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact me on 01482 387491, 07912 732806 or groberts@goodwin-centre.org.
Garreth Roberts
Coach Development Manager
The Humber Sports Partnership
Humber Sports Partnership - 6 September 2012
Here are some Coach Education Opportunities for you or members of your club over the next few weeks.
4 Hour First Aid
Wednesday 12th September 2012
The Pods
Scunthorpe
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost £30
Suitable for everyone of all abilities, a four hour course made up of both practical and theory work. This course is tailor made for sports coaches. Topics covered include: Bleeding, Broken Bones, Muscle & Joint Injuries, Chest Pains, Choking, Communication & Casualty Care, Emergencies in Public, Head Injuries, CPR, Sprains and Strains, The Role of the First Aider, and Unconscious Casualty.
This course is delivered by a Health and Safety Executive Approved Company.
Safeguarding & Protecting Children
Wednesday 19th September 2012
The Pods
Scunthorpe
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost £30
This course aims to increase awareness of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, helping coaches to recognise signs of abuse and poor practice, and deal sensitively and effectively with issues that arise.
Equity in Your Coaching
Thursday 20th September 2012
Cottingham Parks Golf Club
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost £30
"When it comes to fair play you have to be on top of your game"
Everyone should have access to sport regardless of gender, age, race, ability, faith or sexual orientation. This workshop will show you the best ways to make this a reality. Through practical advice you'll learn how to apply your existing skills and experience to make your coaching sessions more accessible.
To book a place on these courses or for any further information please contact Lisa Pooley on 01482 387491 or visit the website:
www.humbersport.com/coaching
Les Culf - 10 July 2012
SRSB Sheffield Blind Archery are hosting a coaching weekend for visually impaired archers and their spotters on Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of August 2012 between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
We have two coaches attending from British Blind Sport and they will be on hand all weekend to help and advise any VI archers and coaches attending.
Any coaches who would like to know how best to help VI archers they may have in their clubs now or in the future are welcome to come along and join us.
It will be held in The Wheelchair Sports Hall at the spinal injuries unit of The Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU.
Snacks and lunch will be provided to all attending.
For any further information please contact Les or Janet Culf on 0114 2465515.
Les Culf
SRSB Sheffield Blind Archery
Andy Wilkinson - 6 July 2012
Here is a Coach Education Opportunity in the East Riding which could be useful to you or members of your club.
Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Wednesday 11th July 2012
Bridlington Rugby Club
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost £30
This workshop will help you to recognise and respond appropriately to issues of child abuse and protection. It will also give you the best-practice tools you need to ensure you're providing a positive and enriching sporting experience for children.To book a place on these courses or for any further information please contact Lisa Pooley on 01482 387491 or visit the website:
www.humbersport.com/coaching
Andy Wilkinson
Yorkshire Archery Association Secretary
Archery GB County Development Coordinator
yaa.sec@googlemail.com
Les Ford - 6 July 2012
Coaches working on Adult Participation programmes
In July we are running two of the new scUK 'How to deliver engaging sessions: A guide to developing adults through sport' workshops which are aimed at coaches working on participation programmes, to equip them with the skills to engage and retain participants who are new or returning to sport. Dates: Monday 9th July or & Thursday 19th July.
WYS events
These are available FREE to Coaches delivering Sportivate sessions in West Yorkshire.
Join our Big Coach Education Conversation
West Yorkshire Sport in partnership with the other CSPs in the Yorkshire and Humber are conducting the biggest ever coach education survey in the region to understand coach education needs and barriers to coach education, to help us better plan CPD programmes in the future. We are asking all coaches in the region to complete our quick coach education survey which will take just a few minutes to complete. To join in the conversation, complete the survey using the link below:
Survey Monkey: Yorkshire & Humber coach education survey
Talent Coaching Breakfasts
Join fellow UKCC Level 3 coaches (or those working towards it) at Headingley Carnegie Stadium, Leeds on Tuesday 17th July (8:30am - 10:30am) to listen to recognised experts and share your coaching insights. Coaches should be working with athletes/players/teams of county/regional standard of performance. This discussion topic is: Mental Toughness
Event details
Les Ford
Coaching Development Manager
West Yorkshire Sport
Andy Wilkinson - 7 June 2012
West Yorkshire Sport has updated its list of upcoming generic coach and club education courses coming up in West Yorkshire for the next few months.
As well as Coach minimum standard and First Aid courses, it includes a number of club support courses (e.g. valuing volunteers, funding related course, Club for All) and other coach development courses.
WYS coach and club education courses, updated June 2011 (PDF)
Andy Wilkinson
Yorkshire Archery Association Secretary
Archery GB County Development Coordinator
yaa.sec@googlemail.com
Kath Fitzpatrick - 6 June 2012
Humberside County Sports Partnership has announced details of coach education courses coming up in the next few months.
For more information visit:
Humberside County Sports Partnership coach education
Bookings can be made online or by ringing the HSP on 01482 387491.
| Equity in your Coaching |
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| Partnership Learning Centre, Hull | HU9 5LB | 12 Jun 2012 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | £30 |
| Oasis Academy, Wintringham | DN32 0AZ | 20 Jun 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £30 |
| Cottingham Parks | HU16 5SW | 20 Sep 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £30 |
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| Safeguarding & Protecting Children |
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| Bradley Football Development Centre | DN37 0AG | 25 Jun 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £30 |
| The Octagon, Hull | HU3 2RA | 28 Jun 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £30 |
| The Pods, Scunthorpe | DN16 1AA | 4 Jul 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £30 |
| Bridlington Rugby Club | YO16 7LN | 11 Jul 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £30 |
| Partnership Learning Centre, Hull | HU9 5LB | 7 Aug 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £30 |
| Bradley Football Development Centre | DN37 0AG | 21 Aug 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £30 |
| Partnership Learning Centre, Hull | HU9 5LB | 10 Sep 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £30 |
| The Pods, Scunthorpe | DN16 1AA | 19 Sep 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £30 |
| Cottingham Parks | HU16 5SW | 26 Sep 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £30 |
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| Safeguarding & Protecting Children 2: Reflecting on Practice |
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| Partnership Learning Centre, Hull | HU9 5LB | 12 Jul 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £30 |
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| Positive Behaviour Management in Sport |
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| The Pods, Scunthorpe | DN16 1AA | 5 Jul 2012 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | £35 |
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| 4 Hour First Aid |
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| Partnership Learning Centre, Hull | HU9 5LB | 12 Jun 2012 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | £30 |
| The Pods, Scunthorpe | DN16 1AA | 18 Jun 2012 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | £30 |
| Brantingham Park | HU15 1HX | 3 Jul 2012 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | £30 |
| Bradley Football Development Centre | DN37 0AG | 16 Jul 2012 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | £30 |
| The Octagon, Hull | HU3 2RA | 29 Aug 2012 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | £30 |
| The Pods, Scunthorpe | DN16 1AA | 12 Sep 2012 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | £30 |
| Longcroft School and Performing Arts College | HU16 5SW | 24 Sep 2012 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | £30 |
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| How to Coach Disabled People in Sport |
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| Partnership Learning Centre, Hull | HU9 5LB | 18 Jul 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | £20 |
| The Pods, Scunthorpe | DN16 1AA | 23 Aug 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | £20 |
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| Inclusive Coaching Disabilities |
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| Baysgarth Leisure Centre | DN18 5DT | 15 Sep 2012 | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | £35 |
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| A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches |
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| Costello Stadium | HU4 6XG | 15 Jun 2012 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | £30 |
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
ArcheryCoaches.co.uk
Kath Fitzpatrick Associates
01226 218518
07590 466907
info@kathfitzpatrickassociates.com
www.kathfitzpatrickassociates.com
27 October 2011
Kath Fitzpatrick will be Technical Coach for Talent Confirmation at the new Northern Academy as well as working with Olympic Development at Lilleshall.
The Academy is a new concept, working with coaching for 14-19 year olds to feed into the Olympic Development programme. The Academy will be based in the north-west of England in a purpose-built sports facility also used by other Olympic disciplines. Eventually there will also be a talent identification strand for 8-12 year olds to be developed by Norman Suchorzewski of Pendle & Samlesbury.
Junior recurve archers selected for this have been identified with two YAA archers - Michael Smith and Blain Nicholson from Archers of East Riding - attending, although their first training camp will be at Lilleshall in November.
26 October 2011
Kath Fitzpatrick and Andy Arnold have been appointed Olympic Development Technical Coaches by Archery GB, alongside Michael Peart and Steve Nicholson.
Working closely with Olympic head coach Lloyd Brown, they will assist with the delivery of the technical element of the Olympic Development training camps at Lilleshall National Sports Centre.
Congratulations to Kath and Andy on this recognition of their abilities, and best wishes to them for success in their roles!
Full story:
Archery GB names its four Olympic Development Technical Coaches
Kath Fitzpatrick - 20 September 2011
YAA Coaching is having to introduce an archer contribution cost for the first time since the squads started in 1992. As many of you may know, the squads were originally funded as part of the GNAS coaching grant, which disappeared around 9 years ago; since then the coaches have raised funds to pay the costs, or used any profits from other activities to contribute. Recently they have been fully funded through the efforts of the coaches, albeit a declining and somewhat small group, who for the past 4 years have run the refreshments at the county tournaments at Wetherby. For various reasons we are no longer able to do that. This had raised over half of the money needed, and coaches also took on coaching clinics to raise further funds.
With rising costs and reduced income we have had to take two steps:
1 - limit numbers of coaches attending who receive travel expenses to three plus coordinator per squad.
2 - ask attending archers to contribute.
This was discussed at the coaching group and again at YAA committee and was not a decision taken lightly. YAA has given us a grant towards costs, and we plan one coaching clinic as well but the deficit means that, with similar numbers attending to last year, we would be asking squad archers to contribute £10 per session towards costs. We will continue to provide all refreshments and handouts printed for you, this is mainly to help cover venue costs and travel costs - it works out at around £2 per hour which we feel is good value - and we intend to make sure you agree with us by providing you with a quality service.
As a comparison Lancashire squads are around £8 per session, and in other regions all counties have charges - these vary from £5 - £20.
If you are interested in attending squads, the criteria for attendance and application forms are now available on the YAA website, or by email from me, and the dates and costs are also now available. Current members need only respond to the email sent asking them if they wish to continue.
Squad notice, with dates (DOC)
Squad new applicant form (DOC)
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick Associates
01226 218518
07590 466907
info@kathfitzpatrickassociates.com
25 August 2011
Andy Arnold of St George's Archery Club passed his final examination for the grade of Senior Coach, and is now the well-deserving holder of this high qualification. This is equivalent to a Level 4 Coach.
Many of the archers who Andy coaches have been achieving great things this year, with several cracking Master Bowman for the first time.
Congratulations to Andy on this great achievement!
Les Culf - 30 May 2011
We are hosting a Coaching Weekend on Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of August 2011, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
This will be held in the Wheelchair Sports Club Hall (Spinal injuries Unit) at the Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU.
Two coaches from British Blind Sport will be joining us on both dates to help visually impaired archers. Any coaches who would like to know how best to help VI archers that may like to join your clubs in the future would be very welcome. This event has proved to be of great benefit to both VI archers and coaches in the past.
Refreshments will be available all day on both dates.
If you need any more information please contact Leslie Culf:
0114 2465515
Leslie Culf
Secretary, S R S B Sheffield Blind Archery
Kath Fitzpatrick - 22 March 2011
Please note that the forms on the website are for last year. New forms will be lodged there shortly and applications accepted from June onwards. All current members will not need to reapply but do need to confirm their acceptance once they receive the invitation to attend.
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 22 March 2011
Please note that the Senior Squad has moved to Saturday April 2nd owing to clashes of activity.
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM as usual at Barnsley.
Apologies for this change.
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 22 March 2011
Here is Kath Fitzpatrick's report to the NCAS as Regional Coaching Officer:
RCO report to the NCAS AGM March 2011 (PDF)
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 13 March 2011
Here are Kath Fitzpatrick's reports to the YAA as County Coaching Officer:
CCO report to the YAA Committee March 2011 (PDF)
CCO report to the YAA AGM March 2011 (PDF)
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
19 August 2010
West Yorkshire Sport, one of our County Sports Partnerships, has launched Coaching West Yorkshire.
Coaches can register quickly for information and updates by providing basic contact details.
Coaches who are prepared to give a lot more information (personal details, National Insurance Number, two references, etc) will be included in a brokerage service, whereby Coaching WY will connect suitable coaches to organisations that are looking for sports coaches.
Coaching West Yorkshire
WY Sport: Boost for sports coaching in West Yorkshire
26 July 2010
From the 20 July 2010, the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) is no longer accepting the original style white CRB application forms with black typed question boxes. If you have one of these forms, you should destroy it and contact Archery GB for a copy of the new form, which is colour coded. If a white form is sent to Archery GB, it will be returned with a blank copy of the new form.
More information is available on the Archery GB website:
Archery GB: CRB Disclosure Applications
Kath Fitzpatrick - 14 January 2010
Congratulations to Rachael Smith of Barnsley (compound) who joins the GB Junior Archery Squad this month. Good luck to Rachael who, again, has been a stalwart of the county youth squads and who now trains with the senior squad to raise her performance further.
Rachael is the 15th YAA junior selected for national squad having come through the YAA squad system.
Just for interest, here is the roll of honour.
In the period 1991-2000:
Jason Wright
Marcus Firmin
Sarah Jane Wright
Andrew Stones
Peter Hunt (field squad)
Eddie Humphrey
Salli Warnes
Lisa Norfolk
Kris Jackson
Nick Everitt
In the period 2003-10:
Matthew Arnold
Nicole Allan
Danielle Brown (paralympic)
Georgie Brown
Rachael Smith
In addition, seniors involved in the squads who went on to be selected for GB squad include:
Linda Garner (one of the early junior squad coaches)
Sarah Beamish (paralympic)
Of course, not all YAA archers performing at elite levels have had county squad involvement (Amy, Michelle, Linda & Neil Oliver, Chris Parkin to name a few), but it's not a bad record, and we are delighted with this latest addition.
Kath Fitzpatrick
County Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 3 September 2009
The NSPCC has launched a free online film - 'Play Sport Stay Safe' - for sports club staff, volunteers and parents. It shows examples of how to recognise, respond to and report any concerns over the safety and well being of children involved in sport.
NSPCC press release
NSPCC video
Kath Fitzpatrick
County Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 9 August 2009
Two new county coaches qualified today at Lilleshall after a course tutored by Senior Coach Kath Fitzpatrick. Congratulations to Grahame Cotterill from Phoenix Bowmen and Mary Hannan from Cobra.
Kath is second from left, Grahame is third from left (at back) and Mary is fourth from left.
10 June 2009
Michael Ward was presented with the Yorkshire Sword at the county championships on Sunday 6th June 2009. This was in recognition of all his hard work for Yorkshire's archers over a number of years.
The citation nominating Michael reads:
The YAA Coaching Group and Barnsley Archery Club would like to nominate Michael Ward for the award of the Yorkshire Sword.
Michael is now a member of Selby Archery Club but is better known for his long association with the University of York. This year has seen him take on a wide range of responsibilities and achieve a number of goals in his support of Yorkshire archery and regional/national promotion of the sport through his role as University archery liaison for YAA and NCAS, following the role he has had with BUSA. He has played a strong role in developing University archery for some time, working with BUSA and the NEUAL shoots as organiser and supporting a number of Universities in organising shoots in the University calendar.
Michael has passed his County Coach exam this year, consolidating the work he has been doing in coaching. He is involved with both Yorkshire Youth/Junior squads as a coach, and the senior squad as a coach/archer. His commitment has been high. At Selby he has already introduced regular coaching days and is supporting archers of all disciplines in improving their performance.
Michael has now completed his Level 1 tutor and assessor training, and Level 2 tutor/course manager. Over the past year he has led and tutored a University-specific Level 1 coach training course involving Leeds, Sheffield and York Universities with another planned this year, increasing the number of Universities accessing this. Interest is now developing across the region, and some student candidates are progressing to level 2 and beyond.
In supporting the YAA Coaching Group, Michael has taken on the role of Treasurer, introducing a rigorous system of budget management and ensuring that we have a clear picture of our finances and costs. In doing this, he led the request (with Harry Drake) for support from YAA general funds for the squads, and we have been grateful for the support received. This year he has also attended development conferences for coaching for YAA and also the recent GNAS SDP conference for NCAS.
Michael works hard at whatever he takes on, is always supportive, and we feel he is a good role model for the sport and the county, and a worthy recipient of this award.
Kath Fitzpatrick, on behalf of YAA Coaching
Gwen Smith, on behalf of Barnsley AC
23 May 2009
The NCAS Coaching Conference took place today. It was Yorkshire's turn to host, and Barnsley Archery Club acted as our excellent hosts for the day.
Kath Fitzpatrick welcomed 37 coaches to the conference. Every one of the five Northern Counties - Cheshire, Cumbria, Durham & Northumberland, Lancashire and Yorkshire - was well represented.
Tom Musgrove made a presentation that gave the attendees a better understanding of back tension ("Muscular Patterns Within a Closed Cyclic Sport - Archery Movements Explained").
Helen George gave a presentation on coaching archers with disabilities and medical conditions, drawing on her extensive experience with the GB Paralympic squad.
Beverley Detoeuf talked about archery injuries and their causes. After the excellent buffet lunch laid on by Jean Clarkson, Beverley continued with her presentation, switching the focus to the prevention of injuries through specific exercises.
Mick Fitzpatrick explained how a compound bow works, then showed us how to set up a bow and perform the initial tuning.
Kath Fitzpatrick discussed the coaching of compound archers and juniors, shooting down many misconceptions.
After a question and answer session, Kath wrapped up a very productive and informative event.
November 2008
Tom Musgrove was presented with the Jack Flinton Helping Hand Award at the National Coaching Conference, which took place from the 7th to the 9th of November 2008. The award of this annual trophy to Tom was announced at this year's Archery GB AGM following nomination by the Yorkshire Archery Association.
Tom's archery career began in 1954 with Harvester Archers in Doncaster. In 1956 he started to coach and rapidly progressed to a Regional and then National (now known as Senior) coach.
Tom has worked within the sport as a coach education tutor in Yorkshire and the East Midlands and as a coach, most notably working with the National Youth Squad. Tom is also largely responsible for the development of the Archery GB Leaders coaching award. In the early 1990s he was the first person to complete the Sports Coaching degree from the National Coaching Foundation (now sports coach UK).
Tom continues to work with archers of all standards from beginner to international level, and also happens to be a national table tennis coach! Kath Fitzpatrick, Archery GB Senior Coach and Northern Counties Regional Coaching Organiser said "I don't believe you could find anyone more committed to archery coaching than Tom - he still has a great enthusiasm for coaching and a thirst for learning to this day, he is a truly inspirational and a worthy recipient of this award".
Kath Fitzpatrick - 18 August 2008
Archery GB (which some do call The GNAS) has launched a coaching newsletter, Shooting Forward. For more details and to subscribe, go to the page below:
GNAS coaching page
Below is some information taken from the newsletter.
Shooting Forward is Archery GB's first online coaching magazine bringing you the latest news, coaching guidance and grass roots reporting. Within each edition of Shooting Forward you can expect to find regular features including C.A.S.E and Coaching Stars (see below) and club and coach development updates, in addition to the latest news and interesting interviews.
C.A.S.E
We believe that all coaches have a responsibility to share their coaching, ideas, techniques and methods with other coaches, and to seek better practice for themselves. In this vein, we introduce the 'Copy And Steal Everything' - CASE - guide to coaching!
To start with you copy and steal all the best coaching ideas that you can find. Then you share them with your coaching colleagues. Simple, and together we will improve our coaching skills!
Coaching Stars
It might be what they focus on or how they coach that makes the learning journey so dynamic and here's your chance to nominate your inspiring coach to be showcased in our regular feature 'Coaching Stars'. E-mail Hannah Bussey your 'Coaching Star' nomination along with the following information:
Your nominated Coaching Stars' name, club, contact details and a photograph (jpeg format).
A profile of who they coach and what makes their coaching so special.
Your name and the name of anyone else who your nomination is on behalf of.
We'll contact the winning Coaching Star for a brief interview and inclusion in the next edition of Shooting Forward. Each featured Coaching Star will win an Archery GB key ring - what a bonus!
Kath Fitzpatrick - 11 August 2008
YAA have a new County Coach.
Michael Ward (University of York Archers) passed his County Coach exam yesterday at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, after a 2 day examination. Congratulations to Michael!
Examiner Pauline Pillans congratulates Michael
left to right - Michael Ward (YAA) with Senior Coach mentor Kath Fitzpatrick, Joyce Harrison (Cheshire) with Senior Coach mentor Martin Speakman
left to right - NCO Education, Bill McKay; Assessment manager Tom Musgrove; YAA County Coach Michael Ward & Senior Coach mentor Kath Fitzpatrick; Cheshire County Coach Joyce Harrison and Senior Coach mentor Martin Speakman; Examiner Pauline Pillans, Senior Coach; Peter SCT Trainee observer; Examiner Barry Molsom, Senior Coach
Tim Mason - 7 June 2008
Martin Holtby of Hull Kingston Archers has been presented with the Yorkshire Sword for his services to archery in 2007 and over many previous years. The sword was presented at the YAA Championships on the 1st of June 2008 by the Lady Paramount, Nicole Allen.
The citation nominating Martin for the award reads:
Hull Kingston Archers would be proud to nominate Martin Holtby for the 2007 Yorkshire Sword. An archer of 28+ years, Martin has achieved just about every award the County & Region can offer. As a Coach for 10 years Martin finally achieved the rank of Senior Coach & Assessor for the Region & GNAS. He has raised the level of some already very good archers to achieve even more, often to MB status, often at the expenses of his own shooting/practice and valuable free time.
He is the sort of person who speaks quietly but achieves much for others. A YAA Committee man, Hull Kingston Archers Club Official, YAA CPO, Martin wears so many hats for Yorkshire he should walk with a stoop, but his back is straight and he is proud to work for YAA archers with no thought for himself.
I am proud to know Martin and offer his name for consideration for the Award.
John Gilroy, Secretary, Hull Kingston Archers
8 March 2008
Kath Fitzpatrick presented her report as County Coaching Officer to the YAA AGM today. Click on the link below to read it:
CCO report to YAA AGM 2008
Mary Hannan - 28 February 2008
I'm trying to put a data base together of any coaches interested in going into schools to provide archery coaching, normally after school, 4pm-ish. Possibly with their own training equipment.
Please contact me on email via
01405 765347.
Mary Hannan,
YAA Coaching Schools Liaison.
Kath Fitzpatrick - 2 February 2008
YAA Coaching held a clinic at Wetherby on the weekend of the 26th and 27th of January 2008. 12 archers from Yorkshire and Lancashire took part.
A page of photos, with more information about the weekend, has been created on the main YAA website:
Coaching Clinic January 2008
Kath Fitzpatrick - 1 February 2008
Congratulations to Andy Arnold, who passed his County Coach assessment on the weekend of the 26th and 27th of January.
Presentation - calling all archers under 20 (PPTX)
Photos from the NCAS Coaching Conference 2011
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Yours Faithfully,