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US Tennis Association Recruiting Managing Director
The US Tennis Association are recruiting a Managing Director. The Managing Director of USTA-U will lead all aspects of USTA Coaching Education & Development to support the growth and development of tennis by increasing the quantity and improving quality of tennis instructors and professionals throughout the U.S. Duties include but not limited to: Develop overall vision, strategy and implementation for Coaching Education & Development across the U.S. Direct and supervise the following...
Presidency Conference: “Partnerships for physical activity and sport – Be(come) Active!”
Under the frame of the German Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community and the German Gymnastics Federation invite you to take part in the Online Presidency Conference to be held on 24 September 2020. The online conference titled “Partnerships for Physical activity and sport -Be(come) Active!” will virtually connect national and European stakeholders from the sport, health, and urban planning sectors from across Europe...
The Call for Abstracts to present at the ICCE Global Coach Conference Lisbon 2021 is now open!
The Call for Abstracts to present at the ICCE Global Coach Conference Lisbon 2021 is now open! The deadline for submission is 30 November 2020. Every two years the Global Coach Conference brings together coaches, coach educators, researchers, sport scientists, technical directors and sport administrators to address issues in coaching, learn about new coaching research, and share experiences with top coaching development experts in the world. The 2021 conference is hosted by Treinadores...
Project EYVOL meets in July 2020 for progress update
During the 4th Coordinating meeting of the EYVOL project, held in a virtual format, the consortium had the opportunity to present and analyze some of the resources developed during the last semester, as well as to look forward to the coming months. The first “intellectual output” of the project has now concluded with the development of the Guide of Best Practices on Volunteering for Social Inclusion through Sport in the Mediterranean Region. The purpose of the Guide is to engage all...
Council of the European Union publishes conclusions supporting coaches in acquiring skills and competences
Council of the European Union adopts conclusions on empowering coaches by enhancing opportunities to acquire skills and competences. The conclusions invite member states and the European Commission to continue supporting the educational dimension of sport through the enhancement of training programmes and learning opportunities for coaches. Sport organisations are also invited to contribute by further promoting to coaches the possibilities of training and the importance of acquiring the...
Keeping kids active during lockdown
Dr Sergio Lara-Bercial of ICCE and Leeds Beckett University has teamed up with the International Basketball Foundation (FIBA) to help children keep active at home during lockdown. Dr Lara-Bercial is creating a series of Basketball At Home videos, to inspire families to learn new skills all within the boundaries of their own homes. He explained: “At a time when children are enjoying limited time outside and no physical interaction with their friends, it is so important we find ways to engage...
ICCE, iCoachKids and the NCDA announce a series of upcoming webinars for coaches
ICCE, iCoachKids and the NCDA are proud to present a series of webinars to connect sport coaching colleagues worldwide. Title: High Performance Coach Development: supporting a learning cultureDate: Thursday 7th May 2020, 12-1pm (UK)Presenter/s: Malcolm Brown (GB Athletics Coach and British Triathlon); Matthew Wilkie (Irish Rugby Coaching Union); Daragh Sheridan (High Performance Sport New...
WADA invites stakeholders to “Play Safe on Play True Day 2020”
ince 2014, in April of every year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the anti-doping community worldwide have celebrated Play True Day – a day that is dedicated to Clean Sport and is intended to raise awareness among athletes, the sporting public and others about the importance of protecting Clean Sport. WADA now invites stakeholders to “Play Safe on Play True Day 2020” using #PlayTrueDay, #PlaySafe and #PlayTrue. Here are our partners playing their part at Leeds Beckett...
First ICCE Webinar on Athlete-Centred Coaching – 15th April 2020
Tokyo Olympics and ICCE Global Coaches House 2020 postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic
It has been confirmed that the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games - therefore, the ICCE Global Coaches House - will be postponed until 2021. Although the ICCE and Nippon Sport Science University Coach Developer Academy (NCDA) are disappointed with this news, we agree it is the best decision in order to safeguard the health of the athletes, coaches and everybody involved in the Olympic Games and international community. We look forward to being in a position to reschedule the...