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Post by geoff on Oct 28, 2009 23:37:07 GMT 1
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Post by Administrator on Oct 29, 2009 0:18:27 GMT 1
It is essential applicants have proven and recent experience in coaching athletes to Olympic and World finals, hold coaching qualifications to UKA level 4 or able to achieve this within an agreed timeframe and holding a relevant degree or other relevant qualification is preferable.
How many coaches have recent experience of coaching athletes to Olympic and World finals? To my mind the only athletes to recently to make a world champs or Olympics are Goldie and Merv. For a final Goldie is the only athlete.
Therefore the only person that fits this is Mark Roberson?
Also as national event coach and not "javelin lead" does this mean John Trower could be in the frame again? Nobody has doubted his coaching ability and although not recent has a proven record of coaching world medalists.
Sounds like it is a full time coaching post but with Goldie already with Mark Roberson and no other females within 10+ metres of her will the coach be coahing the top males?
Lots of questions but just because I don't understand.
I certainly hope that this position is filled with a great candidate and it helps to take a good team of athletes to 2012 and beyond.
James
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Post by Caroline on Oct 29, 2009 0:28:07 GMT 1
You forgot about coaches from abroad....
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Post by nije on Oct 29, 2009 10:35:39 GMT 1
Mark is not a graduate either as far as I know so the only person who fits this bill if we are talking about able bodied athletes - then JT is the only uk coach - if you include disabilities athletes - then it becomes interesting.
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Post by geoff on Oct 29, 2009 10:55:37 GMT 1
Having a degree is preferable not essential. Coaching to world/Olympic level could include athletes with disabilities. They may consider JT. They may consider an overseas coach. All options are open!
Whoever the new coach is they are expected to coach our better javelin throwers at Loughborough and not just coordinate/facilitate. Who will they coach?
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Post by geoff on Oct 29, 2009 12:14:10 GMT 1
I should add that UKA almost certainly know who they want to do the job so if you haven't been told to apply it's not likely to be worth bothering! With a closing date next week it looks like UKA are meeting the minimum criteria for advertising this post so will have ensured their preferred candidate does apply.
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Post by slinger on Oct 29, 2009 12:34:28 GMT 1
I wonder if that's why sam has buggered off - LOL!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by jeremy on Oct 29, 2009 13:32:09 GMT 1
Very Interesting.
First, let's get an unarguable fact out on the table and look at it.
While important for insurance reasons it is necessary to have a level 2 coaching certificate (this means you are CRB checked and can coach unsupervised), there is no evidence that a level 3,4 or 5 coach can provide a better service.
I support this fact by adding that most people recognise that good coaching practices require a high standard of "people skills" and "communication skills". Neither are covered satisfactorily on these courses. These are skills that take time and experience.
I agree with whomever it was that thought that they already know who they want and are just going through the recruitment motions. It will be very interesting to know which country they come from and to whom they are related within UKA. ;D ;D
It would certainly be good to know who (and how many) interviewed for the job and what the interview process was/is.
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Post by dobster on Oct 29, 2009 20:23:26 GMT 1
All so you know I was interviewed for the job yesterday. Not allowed to say much more than that other than they are keeping their options open with regards to the closing date and they have already interviewed a few other suitable candidates.
Regards
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Post by H on Oct 29, 2009 21:44:53 GMT 1
I forgot to ask how that went!
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Post by nije on Oct 30, 2009 11:49:39 GMT 1
'It is essential applicants have proven and recent experience in coaching athletes to Olympic and World finals, hold coaching qualifications to UKA level 4 or able to achieve this within an agreed timeframe and holding a relevant degree or other relevant qualification is preferable.'
So who else wants to own up to have been interviewed???!!!!!!!!!
Al
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Post by Administrator on Oct 30, 2009 11:58:26 GMT 1
Own up? Is it a crime?
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Post by Caroline on Oct 30, 2009 12:50:17 GMT 1
I would say that anyone who has got to interview stage has to got to be in with a shout. No organisation would interview anyone that they weren't seriously considering, it would be a complete waste of time and money.
Good luck, Tom, I reckon you'd be good for the role.
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Post by slinger on Oct 30, 2009 13:42:51 GMT 1
All so you know I was interviewed for the job yesterday. Not allowed to say much more than that other than they are keeping their options open with regards to the closing date and they have already interviewed a few other suitable candidates. Regards Good luck mate. I don't get to hear much these days, so I haven't heard anything on the grapevine so to speak, but all the best mate.
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Post by bestjavthrower on Oct 30, 2009 14:31:12 GMT 1
why not give mick hill a try. he has to very good throwers and i hear he is working with mervyn
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