Smart Coach - Year 0-2 Programme
Program Overview
Key Objectives
- Ensure safety is the primary focus at all times and that the appropriate safety protocols are established and enforced.
- Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of the sport and the skills and techniques required to excel.
- Create an environment that encourages learning and growth, and provide meaningful feedback to the students.
- Prepare lesson plans and activities to ensure that the program objectives are met.
- Develop an understanding of the age group of the participants and the appropriate teaching strategies to effectively reach them.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and volunteers.
- Ensure that all participants are informed of the program objectives and goals.
- Develop an understanding of the team dynamics and how to foster a positive team atmosphere.
- Ensure that the program is well-organized and that the necessary materials and equipment are accessible.
- Be mindful of the time constraints and plan accordingly to ensure that the program is completed successfully.
Lesson Plans
1) Stability - Lesson 1 - Landing
To be able to land in a stable position remaining in control and without falling over.
2) Locomotor - Lesson 1 - Walking/Running
To develop key walking and running skills that can translate into other areas.
3) Manipulative - Lesson 1 - Dribbling (Soccer)
Introduce control skills of a large ball using your feet with a partner and small groups
Team Building - Team Building
To introduce and encourage the children to get involved and have fun, working as a group. Develop their communication and trust with their peers.
1) Stability - Lesson 2 - Balance (Static)
To be able to balance on a spot in a variety of different ways for an extended duration of time.
3) Manipulative - Lesson 2 - Dribbling(Basketball)
To introduce the concept of dribbling a basketball to students.
1) Stability - Lesson 3 - Balance (Dynamic)
To be able to remain balanced in different ways and in control while moving.
2) Locomotor - Lesson 3 - Jumping
To be able to jump in a variety of different ways and on one and two feet.
3) Manipulative - Lesson 3 - Catching (Small Ball)
Introduce handling and catching skills with a small ball.
1) Stability - Lesson 4 - Rotation
To be able to move the body through space and around it's own axis.
2) Locomotor - Lesson 4 - Jumping
To be able to jump in a variety of different ways and on one and two feet.
3) Manipulative - Lesson 4 - Catching (Small Ball)
Introduce correct technique when catching a small ball. PLEASE NOTE: For the second Beehive game, use tennis balls to make the game harder than what it was at the start.
Fun Games - Lesson 01
Focus is on students moving and having fun in game situations.
2) Locomotor - Lesson 5 - Dodging
Being able to manoeuvre around objects both still and moving to avoid hitting them.
3) Manipulative - Lesson 5 - Catching (Big Ball)
Introduce correct technique when catching a big ball at differing heights
Fun Games - Lesson 02
Encourage Students to have fun and move as much as they can in these game.
3) Manipulative - Lesson 6 - Catching ( Big Ball)
Introduce correct technique when catching a big ball
Fun Games - Space Invasion
The aim of this activity is to move around the area following the instructions to avoid contact with the other players
3) Manipulative - Lesson 7 - Striking
To introduce the ability and skills involved with striking a ball both while moving and from a still position.
3) Manipulative - Lesson 8 - Target (Stationary)
Introduce correct technique when throwing an item at a stationary target (under arm).
3) Manipulative - Lesson 9 - Target (Moving)
Introduce correct technique when throwing an item at a moving target (under arm)
3) Manipulative - Rugby Ball Catching - Big Ball
To be able and confident when passing and catching a rugby ball while using the correct tecniques ("W" hands for catching a flat pass, "bucket" for catching a high ball. Passing with the nose of the rugby ball pointing to your target, standing...