The ROLE OF BEING AN
ARCHERY Coach
Coaches and coaching structures are integral to an athlete’s success.
From beginner to elite levels, it is the coaches with the correct technical knowledge and the ability to teach the sport who ensure that archery is practised in a fun, safe and positive environment while helping archers reach their competitive potential.
What makes a great coach?
There are a lot of opinions about what makes a great coach, from “ones who’s archers win all the time” to “ones who are nice people”. But what do the athletes think? We asked some archers what they thought made a great coach.
Are you looking to become a club coach, or to gain some coaching knowledge/qualifications to help you deliver programmes for school archery, archery experience businesses or as an archery dealer?
If you would like to become a coach, please fill out the attached Coach Application Form: https://forms.gle/9jbomsBAyym4CgVV8
When the next available course is in your district, we will be in contact.
You can contact the Coaching Coordinator directly at coaching@archery.org.nz.
Coach Levels
Foundation Coach
The Foundation Coach certificate is for those offering instruction to people with little or no archery experience. If you run have-a-go events, school camps, one-off archery experiences or assist at club beginner courses this is the certificate level for you. You do not need to be a member of Archery NZ. Courses can be adapted to suit the needs of your organisation. eg. range set up, range safety, para-archery. You must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Development Coach
The Development Coaching course is for Archery New Zealand members (a current full, postal or admin member). The is for those coaches working at club level from beginner archers through to intermediate level up to National tournaments, focusing on the development of the archer to improve and progress through the sport.
Performance Coach
The Performance Coaching course is for Archery NZ members (a current full, postal or admin member). It is for those coaches working with intermediate to performance-level archers who are working on National tournament level and international representation.
Resources
Coach Development Opportunities
From time to time Archery NZ will host a seminar for coaches to increase their skills. In addition to these coaching qualifications and learning opportunities, there are some external sources of funding and education to further your coaching development.
Sport NZ
Sport New Zealand offer scholarships and coaching workshops for those coaching at a high performance level, or with an intention of doing so over the next few years.
https://sportnz.org.nz/coaching-and-development/coach-development/
World Archery Coaching Courses
World Archery run coaching courses and seminars. You can find more information on their Coaching page.