UK Sports Coaching News

• London 2012 Olympics: Sir Ian McGeechan warns lack of coaches will hit Games ... - Telegraph.co.uk
  ITN London 2012 Olympics: Sir Ian McGeechan warns lack of coaches will hit Games Telegraph.co.
• Government to merge work of UK Sport and Sport England - BBC Sport
  The Guardian Government to merge work of UK Sport and Sport England BBC Sport UK Sport funds Olympic athletes and aims to develop promising talent while Sport England funds grassroots sports in terms of facilities and coaching.
• The countdown continues: it's now just two years to go until London 2012 - Daily Mail (blog)
  Globe and Mail The countdown continues: it's now just two years to go until London 2012 Daily Mail (blog) UK Sport has so far spent £261.3m on funding 27 Olympic sports, plus a further £47.9m on 18 Paralympic disciplines. Sir Matthew Pinsent, the fundraising London 2012: Archery progress reportThe Guardian London 2012 seeks backing from small and medium firmsBBC News STEELE: GB RIGHT ON TRACKSportinglife.com BBC Sport (blog) -mad.co.
• Neil Wilson's blog: Hamstrung Dwain Chambers ran through the pain barrier ... - Daily Mail
  Daily Mail Neil Wilson's blog: Hamstrung Dwain Chambers ran through the pain barrier Daily Mail Lewis-Francis was on his way out of the sport a physical and mental wreck when Christie took him in hand, coaching and cajoling him.

Grampian Sports Updates

Table Tennis Coach Education Course

The Introduction to Table Tennis Course comes to the Mclymont Hall on Sunday 27 June 2010. This is a 6 hour basic table tennis course costing £25 and includes a Coaching Manual & Certificate.
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Tennis Level 1 - Aberdeen

Venue: Westburn Tennis Centre
Date: June 12/13 & July 11
Time: 9am - 5pm

The course is the starting point for people who want to get involved in tennis. It is aimed at people who are enthusiastic about tennis and want to help a coach deliver Mini Tennis. It is endorsed by the UKCC (United Kingdom Coaching Certifi cate) and successful candidates will receive a Level 1 Certifi cate in Coaching Tennis awarded by 1st4sport. The main objectives are to train candidates in how to assist an LTA licensed coach with groups of mini tennis players. On successful completion of the Level 1 candidates should be able to:

• Motivate and inspire people to play tennis.
• Use effective verbal and non verbal communication skills.
• Organise tennis activity constructively and safely.
• Plan and deliver a structured lesson using LTA Level 1 coach resources.
• Have basic knowledge of tactics, techniques and rules of tennis.
• Have a full understanding of the structure of Mini Tennis.

Coaches who are linked to clubs or delivering tennis in some way can reclaim up to 75% of the course fees on successful completion of the course.
Application Form or call 0131 444 1984, email info@tennisscotland.org