Mentor Training
During November Sport Auckland will be running a Mentor Training Programme. This programme will run across four Wednesday evenings and will provide participants with an understanding of the mentoring process and how to observe a coaching session. I have included some information regarding the programme here; please encourage potential mentors from within your sport to register and attend this programme. The programme is FREE, however participants need to register, and to be able to attend all four workshops.
What is it?
The Mentor Training Programme is an eight-hour development programme designed to assist coaches to become mentors. It is based on the National Mentoring Programme developed by Sport New Zealand and will provide coaches with the tools to start mentoring other coaches.
What is covered?
The programme will cover the role of a mentor, the mentoring cycle, coach observation, questioning and active listening, writing a coach development plan and managing a mentoring relationship.
Who might be interested in attending?
The training programme is suitable for any coaches that wish to be able to effectively mentor other coaches using a structured approach. Some of the people that might be interested could include:
- Regional Sport staff
- Teachers or Sports Coordinators
- Experienced club or school coaches
- Representative coaches
What does the programme involve?
The programme involves four Wednesday evenings during November, each two hours long. To attend the programme participants need to be able to attend each session. The sessions will be held at Sport Auckland, Sport Auckland House, Level 4 Alexandra Park Function Centre, Gate B, Greenlane West, Greenlane. The sessions, which are 6pm – 8pm, will be held on the following Wednesdays:
7th November
14th November
21st November
28th November
How do I register?
The deadline for registering is Wednesday 31st October. There are limited places available on the programme and we will be operating a waiting list. It is important that participants are able to commit to each session.
To register for the training programme fill out our online form - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Mentor_1
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jeff Mitchell – 623 7913 jeffm@sportauckland.co.nz
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