Not many answers…but trying to ask better questions
One of the challenges on the CPD courses was to design sessions and interventions to support and development mental strengths. We covered the “4 Cs” (Concentration, Control, Commitment and Confidence) on the level 2 course, but at a very superficial level, without really thinking about how to coach them. And this might prove to be the …
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Over the last few months, I have been working my way through the new ECB CPD courses for level 2 coaches. The new courses are presented in two distinct streams – Coaching children and Coaching Young People & Adults (YPA). Interesting, though, in the light of my experiences this year coaching players aged 3 and 63, …
Continue reading “2014 – nearly over (2): CPD – coaching “children” and “young people & adults””
2014 has been a year of cricketing extremes, with coaching sessions with both the youngest and oldest players I have ever worked with. At one end of the age range, I have enjoyed coaching several “Little Legends” groups this year – 3-4 year olds. I have also delivered 1-2-1 sessions for club and social players, the oldest …
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