ICCE News
1st European Meeting of Coaches Associations and Coaching Organisations - April 2014
After the successful completion of our European project CoachNet and the “Voice of the Coach” conference in Leeds in March 2013, the ICCE organised its 1st European Meeting of Coaches Associations and Coaching Organisations. The meeting was held in Köln, Germany in cooperation with our Lead Partner Trainerakademie on Tuesday 15th April 2014.
Participants from 23 countries and from a number of international federations listened to presentations of Claudia Bokel (IOC), Bart Ooijen (European Commission), ICCE president John Bales and others and discussed the great challenges that coaches and their representative organisations are currently facing, both in the field of education and working conditions. As well as addressing these challenges, the meeting also discussed issues related to the coaching professions and to the future representation at a European level.
All presentations can be downloaded here:
CoachNet, a network in EU perspective – B. Ooijen
IOC Athletes’ Entourage Commission & Activities – C. Bokel
Raising the Coach's Game – F. Dick
Coaching: building the profession, strengthening the voice – J. Bales
Global Coaches House wins Gold Award for International Contribution
The ICCE, sportscotland and University of Strathclyde are delighted to announce that the Global Coaches House won a gold award at the Game Changer Awards - an event that recognises and celebrates the many contributions that Scotland’s further and higher education sectors are making to ensure that Glasgow 2014 is a fantastic success.
GCH was recognised in the ‘International Contribution’ category, and was awarded to a project or partnership in which college and higher education institutions have utilised Glasgow 2014 and its legacy goals as an opportunity to operate and engage in a global environment.
For more information on the Global Coaches House, please watch the video here and visit the website www.globalcoacheshouse.net
The International Sport Coaching Framework - Webinar
On 26th March 2014, Professor Pat Duffy, ICCE Vice President for Strategy and Development presented a webinar on the International Sport Coaching Framework (ISCF) version 1.2. The webinar outlined the main elements behind the ISCF, explaining the process, rationale and programme theory behind the framework. Pat talked about how the ISCF is designed to provide initial guidance and a reference point for National Federations, International Federations, National agencies and coaches/coach educators.
For more information, please click here.
Coaching Consultant and Talent Development Manager
Sportspeople is currently undertaking the search and recruitment for two Senior roles on behalf of one of our client Sport New Zealand. One or both of these roles may be of interest to you and or possibly people you may know or have come across through your own network.
Please click the links below to view both the roles and feel free to use our easy to send ‘Email a Friend’ function which appears on the top right hand corner of each position. By using ‘Email a Friend’ you can send the position details directly onto people you think may be interested in either finding out more or possibly applying for one or both roles.
Coaching Consultant, Sport New Zealand
This position will provide support to National Sport Organisations, Regional Sports Trusts and the Secondary School system to build the skills and capacity of coaches while ensuring coach development plans, systems and support structures are in place. Closing for applications - 15 March, 2014.
Talent Development Manager, Sport New Zealand
This position will lead the implementation and delivery of the newly launched Pathway to Podium programme as well as the development of a National Talent Development Strategy for the sport sector in NZ. Closing for applications - 21 March, 2014.
For further information, please contact: Sportspeople - Associate Recruitment Consultant, Ros Holding e: ros@sportspeople.com.au or via mobile: 0431 471 756 or FREECALL Australia 1800 634 388/New Zealand 0800 634 388.
CoachNet – ‘Voice of the Coach’: Final Report
The CoachNet project aims to further develop a structure for the co-ordination of sport coaching at a European level. The project was granted a financial contribution from the EU, and has been recognised as a priority of the European Commission Sport Unit within the framework of the Preparatory Action in the field of sport. The project commenced in January 2012, and was completed in April 2013. The full report has now been published, and can be read here.
Global Coach Conference 2013, Durban, South Africa
The International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE), together with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) hosted the 9th ICCE Global Coach Conference in Durban from 11-13 September 2013. The theme of the conference was: ‘Building coaching as a blended profession around the globe.’
The conference succeeded in bringing together coaches, coach developers, researchers and sport scientists, policy makers, technical directors and sport administrators from all over the globe to address issues in coaching. Approximately 400 delegates (140 international and 250 national) attended. The conference was a platform for presentations and discussions on innovation, best practice and latest developments in coaching, coach education and coach development.
To access available presentations from the event, please click here.
To access the event photo gallery, please click here.
Launch of the International Sports Coaching Framework
The International Council for Coaching Excellence, the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations and Leeds Metropolitan University launched version 1.2 of the International Sport Coaching Framework during proceedings at the Global Coach Conference hosted by the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee in Durban on 11th September 2013.
The launch took place in front of a 400 plus audience gathered in the auditorium of the Coastlands Hotel in Durban for such a momentous occasion. It was the culmination of a two-year project led by ICCE, ASOIF and LMU and supported by very significant partners such as Olympic Solidarity, the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Olympic Committee’s Entourage Commission.
Publication of version 1.2 follows the consultation and review process put in motion after the launch of version 1.1 during the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. This included comments submitted from all four corners of the world as well as special meetings with key partners and the 30-strong working group representing international federations, national lead agencies, the research community and coaching practitioners. The framework is published by Human Kinetics, ICCE’s publications partner.
The International Sport Coaching Framework marks a watershed in the history of coaching globally by providing an internationally recognised reference point for the development of coaches. It includes definitions, guidelines, and recommendations on the primary functions of a coach; roles and responsibilities of a coach in athlete development; qualifications, knowledge and core competences needed for coaching effectively; and methods by which coaches are educated, developed and certified. In doing so it aims to be responsive to the needs of different sports, countries, organisations and institutions and provides benchmarks for the recognition and certification of coaches. Organisations around the world will be able to use this document as a useful guide, one that can be applied fully or in part to suit the needs and context of each user. It can also be used to evaluate existing systems and report on the findings towards developing stronger programmes in the future.
Though we believe this document is a big step forward, we will continue to research and evaluate each element of the Framework and consider all feedback as we seek to refine it in the forthcoming years. Version 2.1 is planned for release at Global Coaches House in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Quotes:
Sergey Bubka (Chair, IOC Entourage Commission and World-Record Holder, Pole Vault)
“The coach is a central figure in the day-to-day life of the athlete. The International Sport Coaching Framework provides important guidance on how the coach should support and guide the athlete while working closely with others in an athlete-centred way.”
Notes:
The International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) is a not-for-profit, international organization with the mission of promoting coaching as an internationally accepted blended professional area. The ICCE has established a central Global-European Coaching Office, based at Leeds Metropolitan University, which is now the hub of its global and European activities.
The ISCF can be purchased from Human Kinetics both in hard-copy and e-book for $9.95 at this link.
Additional information about the publication can be found here.
The working group was co-chaired by Professor Pat Duffy (Chairman of European Coaching Council and Professor of Sport Coaching at LMU) and Marisol Casado (International Triathlon Union President and ASOIF Council Member).
The publication was edited by:
- Professor Pat Duffy
- Mark Harrington – ASOIF Sport Development and Education Group Chair and General Manager for Technical Services at the International Rugby Board
- Sergio Lara-Bercial – Senior Research Fellow for ICCE and LMU and Technical Officer for the project
For further information please contact s.lara-bercial@leedsmet.ac.uk
XII ENSSEE Forum 2013
The XII ENSSEE Forum 2013 will be held in the Hanze University of Applied Sciences of Groningen, Netherlands between 24-26 October 2013. The main theme of the Forum is: „Sporthorizon 2020: share qualities towards innovative sport education”
The aim of the XII ENSSEE FORUM in Groningen is to stimulate the development of innovation and (applied) research in the field of Sport, Education and Employment through international cooperation of sports universities, sport organizations and companies related to sports on a local, national and international level. Organisers will present a dynamic program with information sessions organized by the ENSSEE committees, inspiration sessions by international, national and local speakers, researchers, partners and project coordinators. During innovation sessions all participants will create new project ideas. The programme will have a strong component of topics related to sport coaching. During the ENSSEE congress the cooperation between sport universities, sport related organizations and other interested companies is stimulated. The aim is to initiate innovative projects in the field of sport coaching, sport education, sport and health, and sport management. These projects can be initiated on local, national and international level. This congress is the place to meet professionals in the field of sport and interesting sport related organizations to broaden your network!
The official website of the Forum is enssee2013.hanze.nl. Register now!
ICCE Board and Committees
Following the ICCE General Assembly and Board Meeting in Durban at the Global Coach Conference 2013, please click here for more information on the newly appointed board members; please click here for more information on newly elected committees.
ICCE Presentation in Poland
ICCE president John Bales and secretary general Ladislav Petrovic were invited to speak at the national sport conference "Poland’s qualifications framework for the sports sector" on September 3-4, 2013 in Warsaw, Poland.
The conference and the subsequent workshop was organised jointly by the ICCE member Institute of Sport and by the Polish Olympic Committee. ICCE delegation also met with Dr. Tomasz Półgrabski, Undersecretary of State for Ministry of Sport and Tourism about future cooperation between Poland and ICCE. See the interview with John Bales on the ICCE and the International Sport Coaching Framework for Polish media.
European Coaching Council Conference – Voice of the Coach, Leeds, UK, March 26-28, 2013
The conference discussed main issues of sport coaching at European level. This was also the final event of the CoachNet project (www.coachnet.eu) supported by the European Commission Sport Unit. Project partners presented the project’s findings and the European Coaching Coucil (ECC) introduced the proposed new structure for the co-ordination of sport coaching in Europe.
ECC Chair professor Pat Duffy at the Opening ceremony of the "Voice of the Coach" conference"
CoachNet Project
The CoachNet project is an initiative of the European Coaching Council and aims to further develop a structure for the co-ordination of sport coaching at European level. This network will strengthen cohesion within Sport Coaching with an enhanced emphasis on the ‘voice of the coach’. It will also build on the existing reference points for the education, and development of sport coaches, as well as providing a focal point for representation, research and communication on sport coaching issues at the European level. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
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EU Sport Forum 2012
The EU Sport Forum 2012 was held in Nicosia, Cyprus on 19-20 September 2012 where the European Coaching Council was be represented by its Secretary Ladislav Petrovic. The agenda of the event reviewed the work carried out in the sector in the last 12 months, future challenges and priorities, and encouraged debate on key issues affecting the sector.
You can find all Forum related documents and presentations here
EU Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou meets Ladislav Petrovic
Global Coaches House - London 2012
The ICCE, in partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University and Limkokwing University, commissioned an events programme entitled the Global Coaches House during the London Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012. The programme during both events comprised of informal and formal events designed to provide a hub for coaches to meet and debate current coaching theory and practice.
The GCH attracted high-profile organisations from the sports coaching world including the International Olympic Committee, International Federations, National Olympic Committees, UK Sport, Sport England, the World Anti-Doping Agency, National Governing Bodies of Sport and many more. During the two events, more than 500 coaches participated, including more than 50 interviews and presentations.
High-profile speakers at the event included Olympic star Jessica Ennis and her coaches Toni Minichiello and Mick Hill; Malcolm Brown, coach to Olympic triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee; and Sharon Hannan, coach of Sally Pearson, Australian Olympic champion.
For more information, please see www.globalcoacheshouse.net
ICCE Global Coaches House opening, July 27, 2012
from left to right: Pat Duffy, ICCE VP Europe; Clive Woodward, IOC Entourage Commission; Claudia Bokel, IOC Athletes Commission; Sergey Bubka, IOC Entourage Commission; John Bales, ICCE President; Steve Lum, VP Limkokwing University; Marisol Cosado, President, ITU; Frank Dick, Program Director, ICCE Global Coaches House; Ian Smyth, Sport Development Manager, Leeds Metropolitan University
International Sport Coaching Framework
The first version of the International Sports Coaching Framework was launched on 1st August 2012 at the Global Coaching House in London, and can be accessed here.
Please click here for information on a call for comments, the deadline of which is 28th February 2013.
Click here (pdf) for the summary of the August 2011 Paris meeting.
Click here (pdf) for the Joint communication from the ICCE and the Association for Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) – May 2011.
Click here (pdf) to read about the appointment of ITU President Marisol Casado as joint chair.
Call for Papers for the International Journal of Coaching Science
Currently accepting articles. Click here for details.
Service for ICCE members: The Coaches Centre (TCC) Virtual World
The Coaches Centre Virtual World can be used by members to conduct meetings, workshops and conferences. Click here to access a description of the TCC environment.
Click here to go directly to The Coaches Centre home page.
