UK Coaching

🚨 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

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.

⏰ 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

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

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! 🙌 🇬🇧

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.

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

⏳ 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

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.

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