Coaching but not qualified?
Whilst remaining fully committed to maintaining standards of competency required at each level of the new coaching qualification structure, we are very keen to recognise the efforts of those with significant coaching/hockey experience that do not currently hold formal coaching qualifications or awards. In recognition of their efforts, we are currently devising an Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) policy to allow them to enter the coaching pathway at a level appropriate to them.
Update your coaching awards
Whilst continuing to recognise coaching awards gained prior to the introduction of the UKCC qualifications, we are strongly recommending that coaches take the opportunity to gain these formal qualifications. The UKCC Hockey Coaching qualifications are now nationally recognised and are the training standards that clubs, schools, Unitary Authorities and in many cases insurers require. In the same way that holders of 'old' WHU Coaching Awards worked hard to pass their award, we have worked hard to devise a fair and common sense approach to allow coaches to update with reduced costs and contact time.
Coaching for teachers
The Coaching Unit is currently designing a suite of coaching courses for teachers working at all Key Stages of the National Curriculum. Details of each course will be posted below as soon as they have been designed.