🚨 Nominations for the 2024 #UKCoachingAwards are NOW OPEN! 🚨 Last year, the spotlight shone on amazing winners like… • Young Coach of the Year: Gabrielle Reid • Community Coach of the Year (Children and Young People): Luke Carpenter • Community Coach of the Year (Adults): Jack Davey • Change a Life Award: Dawn Whitmore-Kirby • High Performance Coach of the Year: Adam Elliott • Talent Development Coach of the Year: Kiana Stagg • Online Coach of the Year: Ian Northcott • Coach Developer of the Year: Wasim Collins • Coaching Podcast of the Year: Paddle UK Coaching Podcast • Inclusive Coaching Award: England Boxing Ltd Apprenticeship Programme • Lifetime Achievement Award: Peter Sturgess Is 2024 the year we celebrate YOU or YOUR coach? Make it happen – nominate today and let’s make this year unforgettable 👉 https://bit.ly/3leRFGw UK Sport Sport England sportscotland Sport Wales Sport NI CIMSPA AoC Sport Play Their Way Women in Sport British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Sport and Recreation Alliance Active Partnerships
UK Coaching
Spectator Sports
Leeds, England 36,649 followers
We develop inspiring coaches to bring #GreatCoaching experiences to the lives of millions across the UK.
About us
We are UK Coaching. Through our commitment to people, passion and progress, we’re taking the lead in coaching excellence. Our mission is to put coaching at the heart of physical activity and sport. Coaching is in our DNA. For more than 30 years, alongside our partners, we have provided the coaching workforce with the skills and knowledge they need to make a positive difference. We’ve also supported our partners to do the same. We’re now widening our scope to do this on a broader scale. How? By adopting a wider definition of coaching and extending our reach into new markets where great coaching makes a difference every day. We’re here to: * Raise the profile of coaching so that it is recognised for the wider benefits it brings to society and individuals. * Help our partners create coaching systems to deliver a fit for purpose workforce that better reflects society. * Make coaching easier to get into and stay involved in. * Supply the coaching workforce with the information they need to be participant focused. * Be a hub of research excellence for coaching * Help coaches feel better connected, more knowledgeable and confident. * Be central to the sport and physical activity landscape. We’ll run an effective and efficient organisation. * Encourage technology to enable coaches and coaching. In England, we support National Governing Bodies of Sport and County Sports Partnerships as well as many other organisations across the sport and physical activity landscape. In Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, we work with the three Home Country Sports Councils.
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http://www.ukcoaching.org/
External link for UK Coaching
- Industry
- Spectator Sports
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Leeds, England
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- Coach Education, Governing Body Support, CPD Workshops, Research and Innovation, County Sports Partnership Support, UK Coaching Framework, and Major Events
Locations
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2 City Walk
Leeds, England LS11 9AR, GB
Employees at UK Coaching
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Ian Braid M.Sc. MCIMSPA
Founder of award winning consultancy DOCIAsport
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Claire Lister FCA, BSc (Hons)
Providing financial control and understanding to make business better
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Martin Wilkes
Director at Futures Sports Limited
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John Mills
Coaching, Education and Development Director at British Cycling
Updates
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Matt Redfern will be a fierce competitor in both the 100m breaststroke individual and 100m freestyle relay at the #Paralympics. We had the privilege of delving into his mindset, discussing the benefits of having open, honest conversations with your coach. Watch to hear the piece of coaching advice that has most profoundly influenced the Worcester Simming Club swimmer’s journey.
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⏰ Time’s almost up! Nominations for the #UKCoachingAwards close at 10am on Monday 2 September Want to hear those cheers for you or your coach? Act fast & nominate today 👉 https://bit.ly/3leRFGw
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Don't miss our upcoming partner webinar! Join us to discuss: ✅ the challenges and needs of community coaching ✅ how you can support your community coaches ✅ the role & impact of community coach development Book your place: https://bit.ly/3AzqFi3
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Good luck to our phenomenal ParalympicsGB athletes and coaches heading to #Paris2024! 🌟 Let’s create some unforgettable moments and show the world the true meaning of determination, excellence, and the power of the human spirit. You've got this! 🙌 🇬🇧
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A glimpse into what makes a strong coach-athlete relationship ahead of Becky Redfern's bid for gold in the 100 metres Breaststroke (B13) at the #Paris2024 Paralympic Games. The 2x #Paralympics silver medallist shares how her coach Mark Stowe has created a culture of togetherness to help her and her Worcester Swimming Club clubmates thrive.
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Together with UK Sport we are delighted to announce a special event at Buckingham Palace to honour the exceptional coaches behind Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The event will be hosted by our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and will be a celebration of the dedication of coaches who have supported British athletes on their sporting journey. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dYTSkT
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⏳ Final Week to Nominate for the #UKCoachingAwards 2024 ⏳ As the deadline approaches (10am, Monday 2nd September), we’re calling on our community to acknowledge and celebrate the impactful work of coaches across the UK. With nominations closing soon, this is your last chance to highlight the achievements of those making a significant difference in the coaching community 👉 https://bit.ly/3leRFGw Our Awards Categories: • Community Coach of the Year (Children and Young People) • Community Coach of the Year (Adults) • Young Coach of the Year • Talent Development Coach of the Year • Change a Life Award • Online Coach of the Year • High Performance Coach of the Year • Coaching Podcast of the Year • Inclusive Coaching Award • Coach Developer of the Year Each category has been designed to recognise the diverse and dynamic nature of coaching, ensuring there’s a place for every kind of impact and innovation within our sport and physical activity communities. Why nominate? Nominating someone for the #UKCoachingAwards is more than just an accolade; it's a recognition of dedication, innovation, and the positive influence a coach has on their participants and wider community. It's about saying 'thank you' and 'we see you' to those who dedicate themselves to helping others to achieve their goals. Don't miss this opportunity to shine a light on the individuals and teams who have inspired, motivated, and supported others on their journeys in sport and physical activity. Nominate today and let's make the 2024 #UKCoachingAwards the most memorable yet 👉 https://bit.ly/3leRFGw
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When Leisure Kicks magazine invited us to contribute to their coaching-themed Olympics special, we leapt at the opportunity with the enthusiasm of Armand Duplantis. Here’s a sneak peek of our contribution, featuring an article titled “Time to Smash the Concrete Ceiling,” with UK Coaching Head of Coaching and Policy Heather Douglas, which focuses on the drive to get more women into coaching, along with a comprehensive guide to coaching courses and qualifications, and some fascinating coaching statistics. The essential 188-page grass-roots guide to getting active and playing sport is available to order at https://bit.ly/3yKICtD You can find it at major stores and independent retailers, major sports and leisure centres, through to schools, colleges and universities.
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Picture the moment: your coach named as a winner at the #UKCoachingAwards YOU can make it happen! 😃 Ensure they're in the running by nominating them before 10am on Monday 2 September ⌛️ Give them a chance to create a lasting memory 👉 https://bit.ly/3leRFGw