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Moguls Coach
Scope
This course is designed to provide the necessary training to enable
experienced Freestyle Skiers to coach Mogul Skiing on artificial slopes.
This course does not currently accredit coaches to teach jumps where the
hips come higher than the head.
In order to be accredited as a Freestyle Coach they must also hold a
current appropriate First Aid qualification obtained by attendance at a
course of not less than 12 hours duration and appropriate to the outdoor
environment, provided by a HSE approved trainer and certificated by a HSE
approved provider. They must have also either passed a minimum of ASSI,
BASI 3 or equivalent or the Snowsport England Skilful Skiing Training
course and a judge's course.
The qualification of Moguls Coach must be revalidated on a three yearly
basis by attendance at a Freestyle Coaches Revalidation Course. Contents 1. Role of the Governing Body
2. The 3 'A's of Customer Care
3. Feedback
4. Safety - risk assessment
5. Foundation Training
6. Introduction to elementary skills
7. Introduction to skiing the waves
8. Introduction to skiing moguls
9. Developing skill - improving technique, varying skills
10. Posture
11. Leg Action
12. Jumping
13. Ramps
14. Fit for Moguls
15. Trampolining
16. Water Ramps
17. Use of Video
18. Teaching children
19. Race Training
Appendix
20. Jumps
21. Teaching Basics
22. What Makes an Elite Coach?
23. The Challenge of Continuous Improvement
24. Goalsetting
25. Nutrition for the Active Person
26. Core Training
27. Stretching 1. Role of the Governing Body and its Policy on Teaching Methods
One role of the Snowsport England, as the Governing Body for the sport, is
to enable its personnel (e.g. performers, Coaches and Tutors) to develop
skiing skill that is technically sound, effective, efficient and adaptable. As the National Governing Body (NGB), Snowsport England's role is to
promote and monitor "what" should be learned by the pupils rather more than
"how" it should be taught.
This is because, as an NGB, Snowsport England is a forum of Members. Many
of these are businesses, often in competition with each other. Snowsport
England recognises the right of clubs and commercial ski centres to develop
"in house" training for their "staff" and to construct teaching schemes and
programs to meet their own needs.
There is therefore no strict "Snowsport England Teaching Method", although
this document does contain recommended progressions. 2. The Three 'A's of Customer Care
The following guidelines are appropriate to ensuring session participants
get the maximum return from your coaching
2,1 Attitude
Welcoming Show that you are pleased to see them
Caring Make them feel that they matter, that they are individuals
Helpful Show willingness to help
Courteous Always be polite, whatever happens!
Attentive The customer is important
Interested Listen carefully and show your interest
Positive Show willingness to find a solution
Sympathetic Acknowledge the customer's concerns
Enthusiastic Enjoy providing the service
2.2 Appearance
Dress Appropriate to reflect your organisation's/ discipline's image
Voice The tone of your voice communicates your feelings much more than your
words
Body language Gestures, posture, ways of waiting and sitting all provide
communication
Smile People respond, it's contagious, people become more receptive
Eye contact This acknowledges people, they feel welcomed, it shows you are
listening
2.3 Approach
Fair Treat everyone equally
Confident This develops trust
Knowledgeable This gives expectation of competence and efficiency
Reassuring Empathise with the customer and assure them of your commitment
Respectful Treat the skier with dignity 3. Feedback As a learner practices a skill, images of the movements required are built
up in the long term memory. Gradually less effective aspects of the
movement are eliminated and successful actions are reinforced. With
repetitions this becomes a 'stored plan of action'.
Feedback is extremely important to reinforce learning, change performance
and motivate the athlete.
Motivation Feedback Change in Reinforcement Performance in Learning How to Give Feedback
1) Use Positive Feedback - Be constructive and encouraging.
2) People learn from mistakes - Do not ignore them!
Instead of giving negative feedback in response to errors, a good
teacher will balance and surround information about errors with the correct
information and instructions.
Big Mac Attack:-
3) Different forms of feedback are appropriate to different stages of
learning. In early stages visual and verbal feedback are important. As
the skier becomes more skilled, kinaesthetic feedback is more beneficial.
4) Individuals differ in the forms of feedback they respond to best.
Assess every individual's needs.
5) If possible, feedback should be given immediately after the
performance. At this time the performance is still fresh in the performer's
mind. Types of Feedback
1. Internal or External Feedback
Internal: From oneself, e.g. Kinaesthetic, Visual or Auditory
External: From another source, e.g. Coach, Group, Video, Picture,
Audience, etc
There is always some kind of feedback available; skiers should be made
aware of all areas.
2. Positive or Negative Feedback
+ve ( Reinforcement and encouragement
-ve ( Punishment to eliminate undesirable behaviours
Negative feedback only tells what not to do and tends to de-motivate the
performer. On the other hand, positive feedback promotes learning and
motivates the performer.
3. Teacher-Provided Feedback
Informative - informs the performer, e.g. "You managed 8 turns"
Corrective - information to help improvement, e.g. "Bring your hips
forwards"
Evaluative - places a value statement on performance, e.g. good, bad,
etc
If teacher-provided feedback is used all the time, the skier's development
of self awareness is restricted.
4. Peer Feedback
- What is said and done Always encourage positive
encouraging
- How it is said and done interactions between peers:
- Team Building
5. Internal Feedback
Kinaesthetic - e.g. "How did that feel?"
Visual - e.g. "What do you see?"
Auditory - e.g. "What noise could you hear?"
By encouraging internal feedback, skiers take more responsibility for their
own learning and are able to continue evaluating their own performance and
progressing even in the absence of the coach.
BASI recommend the EDICT model of teaching be used. That is:
Explain - what is it you are doing?
Demonstration - show them what you are aiming for, you could use a skilful
class member.
Imitation - let the skier try it
Correction - give them positive feedback on how they can improve
Trials - let them practice and experiment
If necessary repeat the process.
4. Safety - Risk Assessment
Health & Safety is one of the most important factors that a Coach needs to
be aware of. The following are guidelines and rules for a safe session.
4.1 Risk Assessment
The slope at which you are operating should have carried out a risk
assessment of the activities you will perform during your sessions. It is
important to check that they are happy for you to cover the topics in any
particular coaching plan and that they have suitable insurance cover
available.
4.2 Physical Preparation
Skiing is a fun and active sport, however as with all sports, skiing can
put additional stresses and strains on the body. Before starting, the coach
must ensure the risk of injury to the skier is minimised.
Initially the coach must ensure they are aware of:
Any injuries the skier may have
Any illness the skier may be suffering from such as asthma, diabetes,
epilepsy, heart conditions etc.
These may be perceived as personal questions however they must be asked. If
not asked they can put the skier at risk if the coach cannot react to any
given situation and may also leave the coach open to legal action if such
an incident occurs.
When asking ensure it is in a polite and considerate way, always offer the
option to the skier that they can tell the coach in private but stress the
importance of the coach knowing such information.
A good way to do this is to ask "Does any one have any injuries or ailments
that I should look out for? If you have please let me know"
If in your opinion the skier is at too great a risk because of any injuries
or illness then it is the coaches' responsibility to ensure the skier is
aware of any risks they are running.
4.3 Warm Up.
It is necessary to warm the body up before exercising. A warm up gets the
muscles ready for the dynamic movements we will be asking of the
performers. Blood must get to major muscle groups and joints pumped with
lubricating and cushioning fluid. Firstly gentle exercise for at least
5mins, this is used to open up the muscles and ready them to be mobilised.
This can be achieved by gentle jogging or sliding (on skis). This should be
followed by some mobilisation to prime the muscles for explosive work.
4.4 Mobilising
Mobilisation can take place on or off skis.
It is recommended that five m