Coach Qualifications

EHA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Handball (Assistant Coach)

“Assist more qualified coaches delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision.”

The EHA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Handball is the first step on the England Handball Coaching Pathway. It will qualify the assistant coach to work alongside a more qualified coach, working with players in their early stages of development.

Who is it designed for?

The EHA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Handball is suitable for those who are new to coaching, but who have some knowledge of the game and would like to learn how to apply that in a coaching environment. Assistant coaches should be committed to their own development and should be looking to gain experience whilst working with a coach who is already qualified at Level 2 or higher.

What does the Level 1 certificate qualify me to do?

The course will qualify the successful candidate to assist a higher qualified coach working with:

• Junior beginner / junior club players
• Senior beginner / social / club players

UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Handball

“Prepare for, deliver and review coaching session(s)..”

The 1st4sport UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Handball qualifies the coach to coach independently and enables them to plan a series of linked coaching sessions. There will still be a significant focus on the “How to” skills of coaching. The technical elements that were introduced at Level 1 will be consolidated and a number of new technical elements will be introduced. There is a greater focus on tactical coaching as well as technical coaching. You will also develop a greater understanding of the physical and psychological demands of handball and how this impacts on your coaching.

Who is it designed for?

The 1st4sport UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Handball is suitable for those who have already gained some experience of coaching whilst working as an Assistant Coach, following their completion of a Level 1 Award/Qualification. Coaches working towards their Level 2 qualification should be committed to their own development as a coach and should be able to demonstrate this through extended off course study. They should continue to work with a more experienced and qualified coach throughout their course of study.

What does the Level 2 certificate qualify me to do?

Once qualified the holder of the UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Handball will be qualified to coach independently and will be equipped to plan, deliver and evaluate a series of consecutive sessions within the context of a self prepared scheme of work.

If you would like to request a coaching course in London please email us placing “Coaching Course Request” in the subject line and detail your requirements.

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