Considering Coach Training? Christine offers Coach Training sessions weekly for Trainee Coaches of all levels.

Having served as the NSW NCAS State Coordinator for over a year in 2001-2002 she is well versed in the NCAS system and has 100% success rate with all candidates she has prepared for exams.

Other Coach Educators are brought in regularly to assist with training and assessing such as Colleen Brook Level 3, Debbie Stewart Level 3, Alex Clarke Level 2. Suitable exam horses can be arranged.

Training programs tailored for individuals needs. Join a friendly group of supportive trainees and enjoy your coach training experience. Call Christine for more information 0412 405 079.

The recent two day Coach Workshop held at Nelson Equestrian Centre on 22nd & 29th March was considered by all that attended to be a huge success!!

Organised by Christine Johnson NCAS Level2 CE and Colleen Brook NCAS Level 3 CE , the clinic was a compulsory 2 day Face to Face Workshop for Introductory Coaches and also served as an updating clinic for accreditted Coaches.

Guest speaker on Day 1 was Brad Patterson - the EFA National Education Manager, pictured left with Johari Lee. Jo is a Level 2 trainee from Malaysia who is taking a year off from his position as manager of the Perak Equestrian Centre to train for his Level 2 Certificate. Jo is based at Chatham Park and is training with George & Rachel Sanna and Christine Bates.

Guest speaker on Day 2 was Dr John Konke, renown vet, nutritionist and author, pictured below with some of the workshop attendees.

Afternoon sessions on both days were devoted to lesson planning and practical teaching. Other topics covered included:

• INTRODUCTION TO THE EFA NCAS & NCAS changes
• Responsibilities of NCAS candidates
• EFA & INSURANCE
  Insurance & Legal Issues
  Know your duties, obligations and legal responsibilities
• The EFA structure and relationships with other organisations
• COACHING SKILLS
  The responsibilities of a good coach
  Preparation & Planning
  Writing a lesson plan
  How to promote yourself as a EFA Coach
• COMMUNICATION
  Effective communication for coaches
  The importance of giving and receiving feedback
  Learning styles of adults versus juniors.
• PRACTICAL COACHING & DEMONSTRATION
  Participants witness two different demonstration lessons, explaining how to implement the 5 stages of a successfull lesson from a lesson plan. ie,(Introduction, Gear Check, Explanation, Demonstration, Execution and Conclusion)

Future Workshops have beeen approved for 21st & 28th June and 20th & 27th September 2006.For more information contact Christine Johnson NCAS Coach Level 2 CE Website www.teamj.com.au Mobile 0412 405079

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