This page contains information for club coaches, details of courses will also appear here below the codes of conduct.

Code of Conduct for coaches

• Coaches will respect the rights, dignity and worth of every athlete and treat everyone equally, regardless of background or ability.
• Coaches will place the welfare and safety of the athlete above the development of performance.
• Coaches will develop appropriate working relationships with athletes (especially under 18's) based on mutual truth and respect. They will not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
• Coaches will encourage and guide athletes to accept and take responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
• Coaches will be appropriately qualified and update their licence as and when required by UK Athletics.
• Coaches will ensure that the activities they guide or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual.
• Coaches will ,at the outset, clarify with athletes (and where appropriate their parents or carers) exactly what is expected of them and what performers are entitled to expect from them.
• Coaches will co-operate fully with other colleagues (eg other coaches, officials, team managers and sport scientists, doctors , physiotherapists, governing body staff) in the best interests of the athlete.
• Coaches will consistently promote positive aspects of the sport (eg fair play) and never condone rule violations or the use of prohibited or age-inappropriate substances.
• Coaches will consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.

Upcoming Courses:

Throws Workshop 28 March 2009

Thursday, February 5 2009

28.Mar.09 Throws workshop Venue: High Performance Centre at Alexander Stadium – Birmingham As part of the England Athletics West Midlands Coach Education programme a series of three Throws Coach Development Days are being held during the winter for Throws Coaches of all levels and abilities. The objective of the programme is to Learn, Develop and Improve your knowledge from the Master Class & Workshop presenters below and have the opportunity to meet your fellow coaches, with time being allocated for open discussions and feedback The programme is FREE of charge to all UKA Licence Holders but please bring a pack lunch with you as lunch is not provided To reserve your place on the West Midlands Regional Throws Coach Development Days please choose the date you wish to attend, complete the Coach Registration form below and return it preferably via email to nrobinson@englandathletics.org Or alternatively to: Nick Robinson England Athletics West Midlands Alexander Stadium Walsall Rd Perry Barr Birmingham B42 2LR If you would like any further information please contact: Nick Robinson Regional Performance Development Coordinator Tel: 07803 671 970 Email: nrobinson@englandathletics.org

East Midlands Coaching Conference

Sunday, October 26 2008

The next East Midlands Coaching Conference is being held on Sunday 16th November at Loughborough University. From the details on the England Athletics website it looks well worth a visit and at only £15 per head including lunch, it's a real bargain. Further details can be found on the East Midlands section at englandathletics.org .See Registration at the club for information and forms from Thursday 30th October.

West Mids Regional Endurance Coach Development Programme

Sunday, October 26 2008

West Midlands Regional Endurance Coach Development Programme   As part of the England Athletics West Midlands Coach Education programme a series of three Endurance Coach Development Days are being held during the winter for Endurance Coaches of all levels and abilities.   The objective of the programme is to Learn, Develop and Improve your knowledge from the Master Class & Workshop presenters below and have the opportunity to meet your fellow coaches, with time being allocated for open discussions and feedback   The programme is FREE of charge to all UKA Licence Holders but please bring a pack lunch with you as lunch is not provided   To reserve your place on the West Midlands Regional Endurance Coach Development Days please choose the date you wish to attend, complete the Coach Registration form below and return it preferably via email to nrobinson@englandathletics.org   Or alternatively to:   Nick Robinson England Athletics West Midlands Alexander Stadium Was all Rd Perry Barr Birmingham B42 2LR   By Monday 10th November 2008 at the latest .   If you would like any further information please contact:   Nick Robinson Regional Performance Development Coordinator Tel: 07803 671 970   Email: nrobinson@englandathletics.org             Coach Registration   Name : Address :   Post Code : Telephone No :                                        Email : Athletics Club Name : What level UKA Coach are you?     Event/s You Currently Coach :   Saturday 15th November ‘08 – whole day.  (If interested in this date please tick box)    Time: 10.00 am – 2.45 pm Venue: High Performance Centre at Alexander Stadium – Birmingham                                               Guest Speaker:   Eamonn Martin   London Marathon Winner / Olympic Athlete   Workshop:   Rise to Olympic and London Marathon Stardom   Life after Athletics / Coaching     Afternoon Workshops (Coaches to attend both)   Strength & Conditioning Workshop Phase 1              Tim Snowdon       UKA Regional Talent Development Manager    Fundamental Movement Skills Workshop Phase 1    Ruddi Farquharson       Strength & Conditioning, UKA World Class Talent                       Saturday 31st January 09 – whole day. (If interested in this date please tick box)     Time: 10.00 am – 2.45 pm Venue: High Performance Centre at Alexander Stadium – Birmingham.       Guest Speakers:     Alison Wyeth – Director of High Performance Centre at Alexander Stadium                         Birmingham & Former Olympic Athlete       John Nutall -       Team GB Endurance Coach & Former Olympic Athlete      Workshops TBC     Afternoon Workshops (coaches to attend both)    Strength & Conditioning Workshop Phase 2              Tim Snowdon       UKA Regional Talent Development Manager   Fundamental Movement Skills Workshop Phase 2    Ruddi Farquharson                                                Strength & Conditioning, UKA World Class Talent         Saturday 14th March ‘09 – whole day.  (If interested in this date please tick box)     Time: 10.00 am – 2.45 pm Venue: High Performance Centre at Alexander Stadium – Birmingham.      Endurance Workshop:                               Dave Sunderland Progressions in Training                              Former Great Brittan Team Coach & IAAF Coach Educator Winter into Summer     Endurance Workshop:                              Curtis Robb Athlete Lifestyle &                                        Former Olympic Athlete Dealing with injuries - An Athletes perspective       Afternoon Workshops (Coaches to attend both)   Strength & Conditioning Workshop Phase 3              Tim Snowdon       UKA Regional Talent Development Manager    Fundamental Movement Skills Workshop Phase 3    Ruddi Farquharson                                                Strength & Conditioning, UKA World Class Talent