PRELIMINARY CLUB COACH
For this first award the Candidate must have a knowledge of the complete Junior Syllabus and be able to teach the basics of any technique and explain terminology from the Senior Syllabus, up to and including 2nd Kyu going for 1st Kyu. Also a basic knowledge of the IJF/BJA competition rules will be required.
EXAMINATION
a. Candidate to demonstrate a total of 10 techniques from the entire Junior or Senior Syllabus up to the grades quoted above. Plus terminology from those sections. Techniques will be selected by the examiner, demonstrations may be done on either side, static or moving.
b. Teach a class of between 6 and 12 players (grades from 9th kyu, up to and including 6th kyu.
c. Referee up to 3 senior contest with special regard to safety factors, and answer a questionnaire on the IJF/BJA refereeing rules (50% pass mark)
d. Interview and discussion with Candidate on class lesson.
NB - Each candidate must supply at least 2 class members who will be available for the entire examination day. Candidates may be examined in their own or a local club.
Minimum requirements:
a. Age 17 years
b. 4th Kyu
c. Qualified referees are exempt from part (c) of the examination.
d. In date First Aid qualification - minimum St Johns Emergency First Aid in the Workplace.
e. Candidates must hold current BJA Senior Membership.
(Sight of and photocopies of any original certificates will be required).
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CLUB COACH
The Candidate should have the knowledge and confidence to coach in a club up to an intermediate level.
Examination
a. Candidate to demonstrate 15 techniques from the gokyo-no-nage-waza and 15 techniques from the gokyo-no-katame-waza, all techniques will be selected by the examiner and can be demonstrated on either side, static or moving.
b. Candidate to teach a class of between 6 and 12 graded players, up to and including 1st kyu, one throw selected by the examiner from 3 offered by the Candidate.
(The candidate will be allowed up to 15 minutes to prepare lesson plans for this).
c. Candidate to submit a detailed "Senior" class plan for a 10 week x 1.5 hour "beginner's course" leading to a grading on the 11th week. First Lesson AND complete course - typed or hand written. (Beginner's class plan to be submitted with application for the examination).
d. Interview and discussion with the examiner. Questions on any or all aspects of the examination.
e. Answer a written multiple choice questionnaire and oral questions on the IJF/BJA refereeing rules (60% pass mark).
Candidate to supply 2 class members to be available for entire examination day. Candidate can be examined in their own or a local club.
Minimum Requirements:
a. age 18 years
b. 1st Kyu
c. First Aid qualification - as for Preliminary Club Coach.
(Sight of and photocopies of any original certificates will be required).
d. As for Preliminary Club Coach.
e. As for Preliminary Club Coach.
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SENIOR CLUB COACH
The Candidate should have the knowledge and confidence to coach in a club up to an advanced level.
EXAMINATION
a. Candidate to demonstrate knowledge of one set each of Naga-No-Kata and the Katame-No-Kata (one set each from a draw) or produce a minimum of a County standard certificate in Kata.
b. Candidate will need to demonstrate at least five Tachi-Waza techniques, which must include one Koshi, one TE and one Ashi-Waza. Candidate to then demonstrate the ability to run a 30 minute class, teaching two from the five techniques chosen from the Tachi-Waza Gokyo selected by the examiner.
c. Candidate will need to demonstrate at least five Ne-Waza techniques, which must include one Shime-Waza, one Kansetsu-Waza and one Osaekomi-Waza. Candidate to then demonstrate the ability to run a 30 minute class, teaching two from the five techniques chosen from the Ne-Waza Gokyo selected by the examiner.
d. Candidate will demonstrate the ability to run a 10 minute class, teaching two link techniques (Renrakuwaza). The two techniques to come from the five in part (b) with the first being selected by the examiner.
e. Candidate will be required to link two techniques, i.e. one Tachi-Waza technique into one Ne-Waza technique. The throw will be selected by the examiner from the five in part (b). Ne-Waza is candidates choice.
f. Answer a questionnaire and an oral examination on the IJF.BJA refereeing rules (70% pass mark).
g. Interview and discussion between examiner and candidate to include:
i) How to run and manage a club
ii) Insurances
iii) Best practices
iv) Child protection/Abuse etc.
v) Safety aspects etc.
Candidates to make available at least 2 class members for the duration of the examination day. Candidates may be examined in their own or a local club.
Minimum Requirements:
a. age 18 years
b. 1st Dan
c. Must hold a valid BJA Club Coach Award
d. Qualified referees are exempt from part (f) of the exam.
e. In date First Aid qualification as mentioned above.
f. Candidates must hold current BJA Senior Membership.
(Sight of and photocopies of any original certificates will be required).
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COACH ACCREDITATION SCHEME All clubs will receive a supply of Coach Accreditation application forms from BJA head office. Coaches holding current BJA Coaching Awards may apply for accreditation using these forms.
Those who wish to become an Accredited Coach before their current BJA licence expires may do so by applying as above but without the licence renewal form.
Those holding Life Membership of the Association should apply as above but without the licence renewal form.
RENEWAL
Accreditation will be renewed annually by sending your Coach Accreditation card to BJA head office together with your current Coaching Award card, BJA licence renewal and appropriate fees.
USE OF THE SCHEME
A BJA Accredited Coach will be allocated a matside seat whilst their player is competing (one per player per contest) at all BJA licenced tournaments provided that they have registered with the Tournament Director at the commencement of the event. Note this does not entitle the coach entry to the tournament free of charge.
No further accreditation fees will be paid apart from the BJA Coach Accreditation annual renewal fee to the BJA. All Coaches will be bound by the conditions of the British Judo Association Coach Accreditation Scheme and Code of Conduct. All BJA Tournament Directors will be advised of the workings and conditions of this scheme, which were live from 1 July 1998.
WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE COACHES
Named Coaches identified through the British Judo Association’s World Class Performance Plan will be issued with accreditation by BJA head office.
THE SCHEME
The holder of a British Judo Association Coaching Award is in a unique position to influence judoka of all ages. The Association recognises the contribution made by Coaches and acknowledges the effort and work required to reach their levels of competency and professionalism.
To ensure that the Association’s Coaches receive the credit and esteem they deserve, the BJA operates a Coach Accreditation Scheme. This will ensure that a club’s or individual’s Coach attending a BJA licenced tournament will receive accreditation. This recognition will only apply to registered BJA Accredited Coaches.
Coach Accreditation application forms should be forwarded to BJA head office together with two passport photographs of the applicant, their Coach Award card which will be in date, and an administration fee of £5.00.
Having confirmed that the applicant holds a current BJA licence, an Accredited Coach card will be issued showing the Coach’s full name, details of Coaching award held, BJA licence number and expiry date, and a photograph of the holder. The laminated card will be sealed and will have a clip-on attachment for easy wearing and display.
Accredited Coaches will renew annually by forwarding their Coaching Award and Accredited Coach cards to BJA head office with their BJA licence renewal and appropriate fees.
Recognising the influential and prominent position of the coach, the Association requires all Accredited Coaches to adhere to the BJA Code of Conduct for Accredited Coaches.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Accredited Coaches will conduct themselves in a manner which maintains the high standards of behaviour and professionalism established and demonstrated by governing body Coaches both within the confines of any judo competition and within public life.
Verbal or physical abuse towards any person whether a BJA official or not will result in the suspension of Accredited Coach status and possible disciplinary action.
Accredited Coaches will be expected to advise followers and supporters of their competitors of the standard of behaviour expected at BJA competitions.
Accredited Coaches will be expected to ensure that their competitors are properly prepared for competition within the true spirit of Judo and show sportsmanship, fair play, and respect to all concerned within the event. The Coach must be prepared to deal with any breach of discipline by their competitors even if not referred to the BJA disciplinary panel.
Any breach of the Code of Conduct may result in Accredited Coach status being withdrawn. Coach Award Revalidation
All Coaching Awards are to be revalidated annually with the Coach’s BJA licence. The relevant Coaching Award card must be submitted together with the Coach’s licence renewal application and the appropriate fees. All BJA qualified Coaches must attend four revalidation events annually. The details of these events must be recorded in the relevant Coaching Award card and signed by one of the following:
SECTION 1 - JUDO RELATED EVENTS
· Member of the Coaching Commission
· Member of the Refereeing Commission
· Competition Controller
· Area Technical Director
· Assistant Area Technical Director
· County Coach
SECTION 2 - COACH EDUCATION RELATED EVENTS
· First Aid Tutor
· Fitness Training Tutor
· Qualified Dietitian
· Sports Injury Tutor
· Government body recognised Coach Education Tutor
REVALIDATION EVENTS
The following are examples of revalidation events:
SECTION 1 - JUDO RELATED EVENTS
· Attendance at an Area organised coaching seminar of at least one full day’s duration (minimum four hours)
· Attendance at the BJA National Coaching weekend
· Attendance at judo workshop or course on any topic of judo coaching.
· Attendance at a first aid course particularly on judo related injuries.
· Attendance at any BJA licensed tournament as a Coach.
· Attendance at the BJA Annual General Meeting
· Attendance at a Referees course or seminar
· Refereeing at any BJA Championship as a qualified Referee
· Publishing an article on any aspect of coaching judo
· Receive a revalidation visit at your Club from an appointed person.
SECTION 2 - COACH EDUCATION RELATED EVENTS
· Revalidation of First Aid Qualification
· Any Fitness and Training Course
· Any general coaching course e.g.
i) The Coach in Action
ii) Coaching Children and Young People
iii) Coaching Methods and Communication
iv) Coaching and the Law
v) Analysing your Coaching etc.,
· Any course in diet and weight management
· Any course of Sports Injuries
· Any course concerning good practice
· Attendance at a course relating with how to deal with child abuse or the care of children
· Any course relating to coaching disabled people
· Any course related to drugs in sport
COACHING SEMINARS
All Areas are required to run an annual coaching seminar of at least four hours duration. It is compulsory for Coaches to attend one of these events per year (not necessarily within their own Area) or the National Coaching Weekend Course.
No more than three of the same types of events should be recorded in the Coach’s Coaching Award card during the relevant twelve-month period. In order to promote continuous professional development all Coaches are encouraged to attend at least one event from Section 2.
COACHING APPOINTMENTS
For many years the British Judo Association has had in place a series of Coaching appointments covering Area and County positions. Area and County Coaches are appointed together with their terms of reference setting out the minimum level of responsibility expected from Coaches holding these important positions
AREA TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Persons holding this position will have overall responsibility for all coaching matters within their Area. The title replaces that of Area Coach, which as will be seen now covers the running of Area Squads.
ASSISTANT AREA TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
An Area may, due to its size or for other reasons, wish to appoint an Assistant to the Area Technical Director, this is catered for within the structure.
AREA COACH
The Area can appoint as many Area Coaches as they wish. Certainly, four should be the minimum allowing one for the Men, Women, Boys and Girls Squads. Assistants to the Area Coaches may be appointed by the Area Executive Committee on the recommendation of the Area Technical Director as and when they are needed. Specific duties as directed by the Area Technical Director.
COUNTY COACH
Similar in responsibilities to the Area Technical Director but at county level. They are responsible to the Area Technical Director.
COUNTY SQUAD COACHES
As with the Area Coach positions, a minimum of four (Men, Women, Boys and Girls) is preferred. However, if due to a shortage of Coaches or applicants for the posts, one person may well do one or more job.
CONCLUSION
The important aim is that throughout the Association we have a chain leading from Club to National level providing coaching for all players. The purpose being to provide the opportunity for all players to achieve their maximum potential, as well as providing a means of communication, to ensure that the membership is getting the best service the coaching structure can offer within the British Judo Association, the governing body for our sport in the United Kingdom.
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