Essex Guild of Archery Coaches

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Please note that although the Level 1 Qualification is now ratified as a UKCC qualification, GNAS have yet to roll-out the UKCC version of the course. It is hoped that this will happen by about June/July 2010. 

Level 1 is the entry level for archers wishing to train as Coaches and, not surprisingly, concentrates on the basic skills required to teach those new to archery at its lowest level. In this respect the main goal of the course is to equip coaches with the skills to -

• Help plan, arrange, lead & evaluate an archery activity.
• Set up venue and shooting equipment for a beginners session
• Prepare & equip beginners for shooting.
• Demonstrate basic technique in both recurve barebow and recurve freestyle
• Guide participants to shoot using basic technique.
• Improve beginners performance.
• Communicate effectively with participants and other coaches

In addition the course provides a background to coaches in the following -

• Equipment knowledge required to teach basic archery (bows, arrows, strings etc)
• Basic archery anatomy and the importance of good posture
• Emergency procedures
• The GNAS Archery and Coaching organisation

The course lays the foundations of being able to teach a basic style of archery to those new to the sport. Subsequently coaches have the opportunity to develop their coaching skills and knowledge further through participation in a Level 2 course. This extends technical knowldege both in depth and breath - it covers compound bows and longbow, develops the coaches skills in observation & analysis and provides training in how to use these skills to improve the performance of archers. Holding a Level 1 qualification is a prerequisite for attending a Level 2 course.

The new Level 1 Course is a UK Coaching Certificate accredited course and is open to all GNAS members. It consists of 3 one day training sessions followed by a period of supported practice under the guidance of a mentor of your choice. Final assessmenet will be on a published date several weeks after the formal tuition period.

At your assessment, you will be observed teaching beginners either barebow or freestyle (at he discretion of the assessor) and will have a short interview with the assessor.