World Archery Coaching

World ArcheryCoachingPascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director

PC1ConceptHelp the archers in their own developmentNeed coordination and cooperation from all coachesHighContribution of the athleteContribution of the level 3 coachContribution of the level 2 coachContribution of the level 1 coachLowBeginner Intermediate ElitePerformancelevel of thearcherPascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director

Coaching Levels in WAHow many levels in coaching shouldWA develop?Coaches Role = help in the development of the archer.Identify the steps in the development of the archer.Identify the needs of the archer in each step.Develop a coaching level for each step including specificknowledge.Pascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director

3 levels of Coaches – Not WA certifiedBased on (most of) archer’s path / future3. Performance search2. SpecializationInequipmentIndiscipline1. Discovery of the basicsPascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director

Level 13 Coaching curriculumsLevel 2Level 3What is coaching:In WA: Concept, levels, certification…Level 1 objectivesEfficiencyRoleEthicsWhat is archery:Archer’s taskArcher’s skillsDivisions introductionDisciplines introductionBasic rulesBasic techniques, including one arrow sequencePlay safe:SafetyWarm-upClean sport: sensibilizationCoaching preparation and organization:FacilitiesEquipment: selection, set-upProgramClassesBeginner Awards ProgramPromotionHow to coach (as practically as possible):Teaching processesTeaching aidsObservationsInstructionsGamesConnected developments:General strength: Firm trunk & light-broad strengthShooting strengthGeneral body balanceShooting body balanceBreathing / 1 arrow sequenceWhat is coaching:Quick review of level (see left) with emphasize on Level 2objectivesWhat is archery:The course organizer has to select one or severalmodules: Divisions, Disciplines, Para-archery…The coach-trainer will introduce the specific rules,facilities, equipment, techniques… of the selectedmodule(s)Play safe:Clean sport: for competitors (T.U.E…)Additional coaching elements:Shooting with wind &/or rainEquipment: Tuning (arrow flight)Video analyseTechnical correctionsBasic biomechanicsBasic psychologyTournaments:PreparationCoaching in tournamentAdditional connected developments:General strength: Heavier broad strengthBreathing / 1 end sequenceVisual sequence & controlVisualizationRelaxationStress managementWhat is coaching:Quick review of level (see left) with emphasize on Level 3objectivesPlay safe:Clean sport: for advanced competitorsAdditional coaching elements:Equipment: Tuning (grouping)Training planPhysiologyBiomechanics (advanced)Psychology (advanced)Tournaments:StrategiesAdditional connected developments:General strength: OrientedPerceptions/feeling: General & ShootingAttention modesPascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director

Level 1 CoachGoal:Provide to the novice the common basics of archery, allowing to easilypractice any type of archery in the future (any type of bow, any discipline)Public and Environment:to any novice: the young, teenagers, adults, elders, disabled, …to an individual novice as well as to a group of novicesin an archery club, at school, in a community centre, in a rehab centre, ina resort centre, …7 day course: without end ofcourse student evaluationWA Educational supports:•Glossary•Manual•Video•Beginner Award Program•Make your Own Equipment•How to make an archery range•Presentations for Coach TrainerPre-training requirements:Registered by MAMinimum 2 years of regular practice and 2 official tournamentsComplete « CoachTrue – Recreational » and « RealWinner »Pre-course readingPascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director

Level 2 CoachGoal:To increment the capabilities of the archer in 1 division and some disciplines.Public and Environment:Many recreational archers and some elite oriented competitorsWA Educational supports:•Manual including many modules: 4 equipment – 4 disciplines – Para Archery– 2 Generic Human Developments – Ethical – Basic Training plan•Presentations for Coach TrainerDuration pending selection of modulesPre-training requirements:Registered by MAMinimum 1 year of Level 1 coachingComplete « CoachTrue – Elite »Pre-course readingPascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director

Level 3 CoachGoal:To train and develop specific skills of the archer over a determinedperiod of time to reach a high competitive level in one division andone (or 2) discipline(s)Public and Environment: Dedicated elite oriented competitorsWA Educational supports:• Guide to establish a plan• Training plan samples• 1 year of weekly training tips• Presentations for Coach TrainerDuration 5 days without evaluationPre-training requirements:Registered by MAMinimum 1 year of Level 2 coachingPre-course readingPascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director

WA Coach Trainers CourseThey are the tutors who train the coaches:‣10 day course‣Must conduct a course within one year‣4 evaluations over one year‣WA certification valid 4 years‣Recertification process under developmentPascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director

WA certified Coach Trainers on July 2013Pascal COLMAIRE (WA)André KORLAAR (NED)Susana KOVACS (PAR)Ludys TEJADA (DOM)Carlos FREITAS (POR)Miguel GUTIERREZ (CUB)Constantine YANTSIOS (GRE)Anu UUSMAA (EST)Kristin NESTOR-ALVISTE (EST)Miljko COLOVIC (SRB)Elena GEORGHITA (ROM)Damir KOLAREK (CRO)Urte PAULUS (AUT)Pascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director

Coaching Levels in WAWhy there are no WA Coaches?WA strives to produce quality services onlyNot sure to control the quality = Don’t do it!Lack of financial and human resources to:• Develop curriculums for Candidates, Conductors, Masters• Ensure their initial education• Evaluate them• Ensure their continuing education• Update the curriculums• …Avoid interfering with theNational Archery Coaching Certification Programs (NCCP)Pascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director

WA Coaching structureCoaches CommitteeKen BEARMAN (GBR) KIM Hyung-Tak (KOR) LEE Kisik (KOR-USA) Pascal COLMAIREChairperson Member Member Ex Officio Member (WA)WA Development & Education DepartmentPascal COLMAIREDirectorDeqa NIAMKEYManagerPascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director

For any Archery Coachinginformation, contact:World Archery Development &Education DepartmentPascal Colmaire – WA Development & Education Director