This one-day course is an introduction to coaching at the entry level. It is a recommended learning resource for new and beginning coaches of ice skating and a valuable refresher for experienced coaches. The purpose is to build a foundation of resources and tools for the coach to start his/her business of professional coaching. It involves both on-ice and off-ice classes.
Upon completion of this one-day course the coach will:
• Have an understanding of the figure skating sport system in the United States and the rules that govern it.
• Have an awareness of their role as a coach and be better prepared to conduct his/her business as a professional coach.
• Understand basic skating movement and be able to deliver instructions clearly.
• Be able to reproduce basic lesson plans and teaching progressions using information provided.
• Be aware of skill analysis and how to develop this skill.
• Have an awareness of ethical coaching behavior and the proper procedure for skaters to change coaches.
• Be able to develop an emergency plan and provide for a safe learning environment.
Oral and written rating exams will also be offered at each site.
Zone 1: Raleigh, NC ~ Polar Ice House at the Factory in Wake Forest, NC
- PSA Entry Level Coaching Course
Friday, March 12, 2010 ~ 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Registration Deadline: February 22, 2010
Cost PSA Members $60.00 and Non-members $75.00
- Oral Rating Exams
Saturday, March 13, 2010 and Sunday, March 14 if required
Oral Rating Exam Deadline: January 15, 2010
Written Exam Deadline: February 15, 2010
Zone 3: Minneapolis, MN ~ Bloomington Ice Gardens, Bloomington, MN
- PSA Entry Level Coaching Course
Saturday, July 10, 2010 ~ 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Registration Deadline: June 25, 2010
Cost PSA Members $60.00 and Non-members $75.00
- Oral Rating Exams
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Oral Rating Exam Deadline: May 17, 2010
Written Exam Deadline: June 14, 2010
Zone 5: West Coast ~ Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center
- 750 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
415-820-3527
- Oral Rating Exams
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Deadline June 26
PSA Entry Level Coaching Course
Sunday Sept 26, 2010 ~ 8:00 am -5:00 pm
Registration Deadline: August 23, 2010
Applications for rating exams are available on the PSA website www.skatepsa.com by clicking on Rating System and either download an application or complete an online application. For further information email, ratings@skatepsa.com.
or contact the PSA office at 507-281-5122 or email office@skatepsa.com.
Applications for rating exams are available on the PSA website www.skatepsa.com by clicking on Rating System and either download an application or complete an online application. For further information email, ratings@skatepsa.com. |