Council Launches Coach Education Programme

Sports clubs and coaches are kicking off the new season by signing up to the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council coach education programme. The specialised training courses offer a valuable opportunity for clubs to develop their skills and get the best out of their athletes, players and administrators.

The new timetable runs from October through to March and includes 20 courses, which are conveniently delivered across multiple locations and online. Course topics include Strength & Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology, First Aid in Sport and Safeguarding to name but a few of the courses available.

Speaking at the launch of the programme, Alderman Hazel Legge, Vice Chair of the Communities and Wellbeing Committee said, “We have many great clubs in the Lisburn & Castlereagh area whose continuing success is very much down to the ability and commitment of those involved in coaching and behind the scenes.

The wide selection of courses available on the coach education programme will help these clubs increase their skills and knowledge in key areas throughout the sporting calendar. Courses are available online and in person making it easy for everyone to access a programme to suit their schedule.”

“I hope the Coach Education programme will inspire clubs to provide a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment to get the best of of their players and athletes at grassroot level. Those interested can find out more by going online and having a look at the great value training courses on offer,” added Alderman Legge.

For the full timetable of training courses and to book online, please visit https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/sports-training-courses-and-events#training-courses-for-sports-clubs-and-coaches

Photo Caption- Vice Chair of the Communities and Wellbeing Committee, Alderman Hazel Legge launch the Council’s Coach Education Programme alongside Belfast Giants Assistant Coach, George Awada; NI Powerlifting Federation Coach, Jonathan Ferguson; Salto Gymnastic Coach, Eve McGibbon and the Council’s Sports Development Team, Kevin Madden and Owen Madine.