ARU COACH DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

ARU COACH DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

CONTENTS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Introduction National Philosophy & Vision Coaching Framework: Participation & Performance Coach Development: Program Delivery Coach Development Model Player Pathways & Competitions Player Development (FTEM Model) Coach Development Objectives Workforce Community Learning Pathways: ARU Learning Centre Accreditation & Certification Continued Personal Development Smart Rugby Key Deliverers of the Game Acknowledgements 2

INTRODUCTION The Coach Development Framework is relevant to everyone who coaches rugby whether at the participation, pathways or high performance level. The framework aims to clearly articulate the direction and approach for rugby coaching in Australia and will be underpinned by key implementation drivers in order to support the delivery of tailored coaching excellence. A modern, coach development model providing aligned, targeted and accessible development and training programs across all levels of the game. DRIVERS Tailored development programs for specific coaching contexts. Emphasis on How to coach not What to coach. Player centred approach. Range of coach education delivery methods. Facilitating further learning and development opportunities. High standards of educational design, resources and delivery. All ARU coach education and development courses are participation based. On course compentency coaching skills are assessed as part of most framework courses. Key features include knowing participants, workforce, training plans and delivery strategy. Modules within courses are reflective of the National curriculum and represent key coaching principles aligned to the national philosophy. 3

VISION In order to improve the quality and quantity of Australian Rugby Player pathways, the ARU Coaching Pathway Framework aims to provide a clear pathway for coach development and education which supports member unions, clubs and schools in their development, support and identification of coaches. A national Coaching philosophy has been developed that aims to develop coach s skills, knowledge and personal attributes in providing a supportive learning environment for every player at each stage of the development pathway. NATIONAL APPROACH State and Territory Member Unions of the Australian Rugby Union are endorsed to deliver the Kids Coaching Rugby, Smart Rugby, Foundation, Developing, and Advanced courses on behalf of the ARU. Each State union presenter workforce is trained by ARU Coach Development Staff. The Australian Rugby Union is responsible for the delivery of the Performance coach course as well as the elite coach profile program, national coaching conferences, workshops and seminars. Some aspects of these courses may be conducted in conjunction with the Member Organisations. NATIONAL CURRICULUM A clearly defined national curriculum has been implemented for both participation and performance pathways. This curriculum targets areas such as Coaching in Practice, Coaching Process, Behaviours and Skill Attributes, and is underpinned by National Pathway Philosophies. WHO ARE OUR COACHES? All coaches are valued for their potential contribution to developing the game and positive outcomes for players, coaches, parents, officials and administrators. Coaches will be provided with development opportunities and continue to enjoy the quality experiences in an environment that reflects the values of the game. Coaches have a responsibility of developing players across all levels of the game. 4

COACHING FRAMEWORK The ARU Coaching Framework is an important resource that will shape the development of rugby participation and performance at all levels of the game, ensuring the coaching community is engaged, supported and provided with a clear direction across the coaching pathway. PARTICIPATION PERFORMANCE COACH DEVELOPMENT COACHING PATHWAY CERTIFICATION 15S KIDS COACHING COURSE FOUNDATION COACH COURSE DEVELOPING COACH COURSE ANALYSIS & PREPARATION PERFORMANCE COACH COURSE ELITE COACH PROGRAM COACHING PATHWAY ACCREDITATION ARU L1 COACH ARU L2 COACH SU ADVANCED COACH COURSES WORLD RUGBY L3 SCHOOL WORKSHOPS ARU L3 COACH ELITE COACH COACHING PATHWAY CERTIFICATION 7S JUNIOR 7S NATIONAL COACH CONFERENCE SENIOR 7S PERFORMANCE 7S COURSE *Provides accessible formal and informal learning *ARU Smart Rugby underpins all coach accreditation and certification 5

COACH DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM DELIVERY Aligned to participation and performance frameworks. FORMAL LEARNING BLENDED LEARNING INFORMAL LEARNING COACH ACCREDITATION ON THE JOB LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS FACETOFACE CLASSROOM ONLINE LEARNING SELFDIRECTED LEARNING MENTORING SELF REFLECTION 6

COACH DEVELOPMENT MODEL The Coach Development model shows the six entry points that exist across the coach development education pathway. The model is a visual representation of the different player pathways that are unique across the game. Key features in the development of this model is the development of coach education that is player centered, provides diverse learning experiences, and embraces informal learning concepts when embedded in formal learning contexts. The ARU continues to acknowledge that coaches learn in varying contexts. Therefore the Coach Development Model aims to provide this and emphasises the importance of expanding supportive environments in coaching courses to better faciliate and develop coaching knowledge and practice 7

PLAYER PATHWAY & COMPETITIONS ADULT PARTICIPANTS PERFORMANCE ATHLETES ELITE ATHLETES Club Rugby Domestic & University Sevens Tournaments National Club Championship Premiership Rugby Men s & Women s State Sevens National u20s Wallaroos Wallabies Men s & Women s National Sevens Super Rugby Pacific Rugby Championship YOUTH PARTICIPANTS 1319 YEARS Club Rugby Secondary School Rugby CHILDREN PARTICIPANTS 612 YEARS Junior Player Pathway Games Primary School Competitions Sampling Entry Programs Non Contact Sevens EMERGING ATHLETES State u20s Teams u18 Youth Talent Dev Squads Australian & State Schoolboys State & National Girl s & Boy s Youth Sevens Junior Gold Cup u15 & u17 Youth School & Club Rep Teams The Player Pathway model identifies two types of engagement sectors which includes coaches across participation and performance. Key areas and development include emphasis on involvment, enjoyment, competition and achievement. These segments are further divided into subdivisions below. Critical to the model is the interconnection of segments where indviduals may enter or move through and between various stages of their playing life. 8

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT (FTEM MODEL) The ARU Player Development (FTEM model) is essentially integrative and representative of the greater Australian rugby pathway in that it not only focuses on the High Performance pathway but also is inclusive and formally recognises the importance and contribution of Active Lifestyle activities and Recreational Sport. The model acknowledges the critical importance of the acquisition and refinement of fundamental movement skills to lifelong rugby participation and high performance athlete development. F FUNDAMENTAL T TALENT E ELITE M MASTERY 9

COACH DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES EDUCATE To establish a coach education and development model with clear coaching pathways across all levels of coaching Ensuring coaches are educated at the appropriate level of player development Continue to develop a quality educator and presenter workforce model that engages and activates the expertise and experience of current and former coaches Identify areas of expertise that can be integrated across the coach development framework SUPPORT Continue to work collaboratively with State Unions across strategy and effective coaching practice Coaches will have easy access to coach education opportunities and continue to enjoy quality experiences Provide supportive coach development opportunities, not only formal accreditation Ensure quality administration systems and process support delivers access and development DEVELOP RETAIN Systems of coaching recognition and reward in order to retain coaches across the community Increase profiling of elite coaches Provide appropriate levels of accessible resourcing Performance coach development program that supports targeted and identified coaches in fifteens and sevens Provide a national skill curriculum for integration across all levels of the game including participation and performance Value the contribution the coaches deliver to to the game Continue to provide coach recognition across a variety of participation levels at club and school levels Ensure quality coach experiences, increasing learning experience within the coaching community Identify who the coaching community is and explore evidence based future needs IDENTIFY Creation of a national succession plan that identifies and targets accelerated coach development opportunties Attracting coaches from a wider variety of environments and participation offerings Continue to develop and identify key implementation drivers including tailerod Acceditation, coach development, coaching in practice, coach educators and applicable recognition of coaches 10

WORKFORCE COMMUNITY The Australian Rugby Union has developed a workforce of committed, well developed, and supportive educators across the country. WORKFORCE COMMITMENT Provide Continuous Professional Development for identified deliverers Align participant needs with workforce training and delivery strategies Continue to develop a quality educator and presenter workforce model that engages and activates the expertise and experience of current and former coaches Provide quality learning environments for coaches across a variety of delivery mechanisms (e.g. online, facetoface and blended learning activities) Development of an educator worforce that is dedicated and commited to delivering quality coach development and education programs via appropriate pedagogical approaches Members of the Coach Educator workforce are valued members of the coaching community providing quality learning experiences. Educators are seen as role models and key drivers within the coaching framework. 11

LEARNING PATHWAYS The Australia Rugby Union has recently completed a review of the structure, content and delivery of its coach development program. As part of the national review the previous coaching levels one, two, and three have been restructured to provide guidelines for coaches to best decide which coaching pathway is most appropriate and tailored towards individual needs. The ARU Learning Centre is the home of all course registration, online learning opportunities and accreditation records for all rugby participants across the country. The Learning Centre will allow for a coordinated approach to learning which complements the new coach development framework and the ARU s performance pathways for players, coaches and match officials. Coaches can access modern field based practical resources as well as additional material that supports coach education and development. 12

ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION ACCREDITATION Accreditation is an important formal learning process. Courses are delivered by member unions who utilise the ARUs curriculum which are registered with the Australian Sports Commission National Coach Accreditation Scheme. Coaches are encouraged to progress through the pathway they are currently coaching and relevant to the level of player development. The Coach Accreditation pathway ensures a national level of compliance and delivery of specific coaching content relevant to the player pathway. RE ACCREDITATION Continual Personal Development (CPD) points system Coaches are encouraged to identify and develop their own personal learning that is targeted and provides continual improvement. This is provided through the ARUs CPD points system and the opportunity for coaches to develop learning through a variety of external partnerships. This can involve practical workshops, mentoring programs, online elearning, coach selfreflection, and a variety of State based programs. More information regarding the ARU s CPD system can be found on the Coach Development website & Learning Centre 13

CONTINUAL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) Coach accreditation is constructed and takes form of formal learning (ARU & ASC endorsed qualifications), however coach development informal opportunities can include self reflection, CPD workshops, mentoring, conferences, advanced coaching programs, observations and elearning. The ARU and its Member Unions have worked on a new Continual Personal Development (CPD) strategy that is aligned with the reaccreditation process. This strategy allows for individual development which includes the integration of external providers across the pathway. The development of effective coaching practices supports current research of a coaches in developing professional, interpersonal and intrapersonal knowledge. 14

SMART RUGBY In 2016 the ARU will launch a refreshed elearning Smart Rugby module that: Promotes player safety through education, protocols and safe rugby information. Teaches correct technique to improve player standards and safety. Ensures player participation, so that players from all backgrounds, male and female, feel welcomed and enjoy their participation in rugby. Encourages player participation through a safer environment, on and off the field. 15

KEY DELIVERERS OF THE GAME PLAYERS Players are vital to the future growth of rugby in Australia. Smart Rugby s Playing Smart techniques will help reduce the likelihood of injuries to players in tackle contests, scrums and set pieces. Smart Rugby also promotes inclusivity, and encourages clubs to make sure that every player feels welcomed. COACHES Coaches will gain a better understanding of basic safe technique and law application through Smart Rugby, as well as understanding of the ARU Safety Directives, Mayday and Concussion Protocols. They will also be encouraged to use their leadership and mentor skills to promote a positive and inclusive team environment. CLUB OFFICIALS Smart Rugby will help club officials understand the obligations of their club including, insurance, duty of care, and proper club staff qualifications and accreditation. They will also understand the ARU s Safety and Medical recommendations (including the Serious Injury Protocol) and be encouraged to promote a positive gameday experience for all participants at the club. MATCH OFFICIALS Smart Rugby will help match officials to consistently apply the laws of the game, improve poor technique, and to understand the ARU Safety Directives, Mayday Call and Concussion Protocols. 16

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Australian Sports Commission World Rugby University of Queensland Member Unions RESEARCH NSO Frameworks & Coach Pathway Health Check National Coach Development Workshops (ARU & Member Unions) Australian Coach Education Review Future Direction of Coach Development National Participation Census 17