IVET Group

In this episode, hosts Sarah and Matt introduce the unit Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants. They explain what it means to work as an assistant coach under supervision, define what a foundation level participant is, and outline the four key areas the unit covers: preparing for sessions, conducting sessions, completing sessions, and reviewing sessions. The conversati...

In this episode, hosts Sarah and Matt walk through the preparation phase of a coaching session. They cover communicating with your supervisor to confirm session details and report issues, interpreting sport-specific session plans, and understanding session structure. The discussion also explores the difference between technical and tactical skills, three practice approaches (technique-centred, gam...

In this episode, hosts Sarah and Matt discuss giving and receiving feedback as the eighth coaching communication style, then cover how to present, sequence, and pace activities during a session. They also explore setting behaviour standards, a three-step strategy for addressing poor behaviour, and methods for promoting cooperation, good relationships, interaction, and participation with foundation...

In this episode, your hosts cover the practical side of session preparation: setting up facilities, selecting and checking equipment, and ensuring a safe environment for participants. They discuss sport-specific safe setup and layout requirements, methods for checking equipment condition, and how to report issues. The episode also covers the three safe participation requirements identified in the...