The level 2 coaching course has been developed with support of our partnership with England Squash. The course enables coaches to learn the skills to coach both individual and group lessons. This course allows candidates to develop the skills required to deliver the technical and tactical requirements of squash to juniors and adults at beginner and intermediate level.
Candidates will learn how to analyse player’s needs, plan for a series of lessons and to operate as a Club Coach.
What You’ll Learn
2 in person practical days – during which you will be required to conduct player analysis, plan, deliver and evaluate lessons (both group and individual). You will also need to complete a number of coaching scenario based questions.
Your course tutor and the Scottish Squash coach education department will provide ongoing support throughout the duration of the course.
At the end of the course, you should be able to:
- Plan and deliver a programme of progressive individual and group training sessions.
- Implement ‘how to coach’ skills to create an inclusive, player centered and positive learning environment.
- Deliver the player pathway from entry to club level, ensuring players maximise their desired potential.
- Posses an open mind set, taking responsibility for own personal development.
- Develop effective squash communities.
Pre-Requisites
- You must be at least 16 years of age.
- Be technically competent (being able to demonstrate all shots) and have a reasonable knowledge and understanding of the game.
- Have completed an appropriate level 1 coaching course.
Course Duration
- Brightspace online learning platform.
- 2 in-person days.
- 1 Wrap up call post course.
During this time you will be required to conduct player analysis, plan, deliver and evaluate lessons (both group and individual). You will also need to complete a number of coaching scenario based questions.
Course Cost
- £260 per person
EDI Subsidy
Pending the decision of the sportscotland subsidy panel, subsidy funding may be available for candidates from the following under-represented groups:
- Women and Girls
- Young people (Under 25)
- Island communities
Further details will be shared with candidates in due course.
2024/25 Level 2 Coaching Courses
The first Level 2 course date for 2024/25 is now confirmed.
If you are unable to attend the scheduled course, you can register your interest, help shape future locations and receive updates when further courses are confirmed by completing this form.
Level 2a - Newlands Lawn Tennis Club - 7th and 8th December 2024
The course will be delivered by tutors Paul Carter and Martin Woods.
Paul Carter
Paul has produced five World top five ranked players, and has coached teams and individuals to significant success at European and World level, including a host of Commonwealth Games medals.
Martin Woods
A three-time Scottish Squash Coach of the Year, Martin has coached over 30 Scottish Junior National Champions – many of whom have gone on to represent Scotland at the highest level of the game.
The dates and times for the course will be confirmed in due course, but will likely adhere to the following pattern:
- Saturday 7th December – 10am – 5pm
- Sunday 8th December – 10am – 5pm
Sign up here.
Spaces are limited.
WHAT CANDIDATES HAVE TO SAY
“I thoroughly enjoyed this course, it was a great learning experience that encouraged me to completely refocus on what I was trying to achieve in a lesson and how I then delivered this. The course helped me to improve my planning and the content of my own lessons by developing a structured format based on key focus points. The course content was excellent and delivered in a relaxed environment with cheesy jokes thrown in for good measure – I highly recommend attending this course!
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