Community Sport Coach Scheme
The community coach scheme aims to develop a national structure for coaching and increase the number of qualified coaches, volunteers and high quality coaching with a focus on young people.
The development of the coaching scheme in Oldham will increase the number of young people participating in sport and physical activity in school and within the community. The community sessions provide a pathway for young people from schools to clubs.
A Community Sport Coach is a qualified National Governing Body coach with relevant experience for the coaching role. They are committed to continuous professional development and is checked by an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
Sporting opportunities ran by Community Coaches:
- Young Leaders
- Community Coach Sport Camps
- In school taster sessions
- Extended school provision
- Community sessions
- School festivals
- Teacher inset days
- Skills Days
- Dance Platforms
- Festival of Diversity activity zone
- Competitions
- Gifted and Talented
and much more ...
Community Sport Coaches in Oldham:
Rugby – Danny Knight
Cricket – To be appointed
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