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NCCP Primary STARSkate CoachHome Study Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST 1

SECTION 1 - RESEARCH ASSIGNMENTS

Introduction 2

Cost Factors 2

Skate Canada Rules 4

Equipment 5

Coaching Contacts 6

Coaching Business 9

Presentation and Style 10

Communication Skills 13

SECTION 2 - INTRODUCTION TO STARSkate

Introduction 18

The STARSkate program in your club 18

Free Skate 20

Dance 21

Skating Skills 22

Interpretive Skating 23

Lesson Planning 25

SECTION 3 - ETHICAL COACHING

Introduction 31

Definition 31

Ethical Conduct Scenarios 31

To your Skaters and Parents 31

To the Sport 31

To your Clubs / Skating Schools 32

To your Professional Colleagues 33

SECTION 4 MENTOR COACH PRACTICAL OBERSERVATION

Introduction 34

Mentorship Outline 34

Mentor Coach Instructions 35

Verification of Mentor Coach Payment 36

General Words of Wisdom 36

Cue Words 36


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Teaching Aids and Hands On Techniques 38

Apprenticeship Diary 38

SECTION 5 EVALUATOR/JUDGE PRACTICAL OBSERVATION

Introduction: Practical Observation and Application 46 Option #1 46

Option #2 49

Option #3 52

SECTION 6 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (EAP) 55


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Primary STARSkate Home Study Guide Oct 2013

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

When submitting your application to attend the Primary STARSkate Coach (PSC)course at the you will need to include the following:

NCCP PRIMARY STARSKATE COACH - HOME STUDY GUIDEThis Home Study guide must be completed in FULL. If any section is incomplete theapplication and guide will be returned to you unprocessed.

YOUR RESUM AND COVER LETTER

SAMPLE COACHING INVOICE

PARENT INFORMATION LETTER WITH FEE SCHEDULE

JUNIOR BRONZE PROGRAM AUDIO CD

Bring the following with you to the PSC Course:

YOUR RECORD KEEPING CALENDAR OR BOOK FOR LESSONS

NCCP PRIMARY STARSKATE COACH - TECHNICAL MANUAL

SKATING SKILLS DIAGRAMS OR MANUAL

STARSKATE TEST STANDARDS


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NCCP PRIMARY STARSKATE COACH (PSC)INTRODUCTION TO FIGURE SKATING

HOME STUDY GUIDE

This is a research assignment. To complete the requirements, you will need to do someinvestigative work such as talking to coaches and skaters in your club, to equipment

suppliers, your Section, visiting Skate Canada's web site at www.skatecanada.calooking

in your PSC Technical manual, etc. These are the type of skills that coaches need and the

type of questions coaches deal with on a regular basis. As a future Skate Canada

Professional Coach, this home study will help prepare you to handle your responsibilities

as a Professional Coach and to answer common questions.

Please noteThis assignment must be returned with your appl ication t o the NCCP PSCFigure Skat ing course

1. Outline the average cost for a primary STARSkate skater at the Junior Bronze level.

Per Week Per Season

Registration (fall school) _________ _________

Registration (winter school) _________ _________

Registration (spring school) _________ _________Registration (summer school) _________ _________

Skate Canada Membership _________ _________

Lessons (average # per week x amount) _________ _________

- please indicate if this varies by season

Seminars _________ _________

STARSkate Test fees _________ _________

Skates _________ _________

Other Equipment _________ _________

Sharpening _________ _________

Clothing _________ _________Competition fees _________ _________

Travel _________ _________

Other expenses _______________________ _________ _________

Other expenses _______________________ _________ _________

TOTAL: _________ _________


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2. Provide a profile of the average skater used for your cost analysis in question 1.

How old is the skater?

__________________________________________________________

How long have they been

skating?___________________________________________________

How often do they skate per week?

__________________________________________________________

What is the club like (large, small, levels of skaters, number of skaters)?

3. What can be done to make skating more affordable for someone who has a tightbudget? List at least five ideas - be creative!

4. If your Junior Bronze level skater wanted to skate in a spring school

Where would you send

them?________________________________________________

How far is it from your club?

_____________________________________________________

What does the registration cost?

_____________________________________________________

Who do they contact for a registration form?

_____________________________________________________

What is the telephone number?

_____________________________________________________


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5. If your Junior Bronze level skater wanted to skate in a summer school

Where would you send

them?________________________________________________

How far is it from your club?_____________________________________________________

What does the registration cost?

_____________________________________________________

Who do they contact for a registration form?

_____________________________________________________

What is the telephone number?

_____________________________________________________

SKATE CANADA RULES ON WWW.SKATECANADA.CA

1. What requirements must you fulfill in order to be able to teach the STARSkateprogram in a Skate Canada Club?

2. What coaching certification requirements must you fulfill in order to be accredited tocoach at Canadians?

3. True or False - Can a Skate Canada Professional Coach serve a volunteer position on a

Club Board of Directors? _____________________

4. How much money can a skater receive for partnering including practicing a swing

dance test?

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EQUIPMENT

1. Describe your location:

Where do you live?

__________________________________________________________

What is the population of your town/city?

__________________________________________________________

How many places are there to buy skates within an hour drive?

__________________________________________________________

Where is the closest place to buy skates?

__________________________________________________________

What kinds of skate do they stock? List them by brand name.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

What kinds of blades do they stock? List them by brand name.____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

2. Where would you recommend that the parents of a Preliminary level skater goto find skates? Name the equipment source and contact information (addressand telephone number):

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

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3. For Preliminary and Junior Bronze test skaters, what characteristics do you lookfor in:

A skate: ___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________ A "good fit" of a boot: _______________________________________

__________________________________________________________

4. If a Junior Bronze level skater was to buy their boot and blade separately

a) What types of blades would you recommend?

b) How much do they cost? List three.

c) How long should the blade be?

COACHING CONTACTS

Complete the following list of coaching contacts: You may also contact experts from other

Sections:

SECTION CONTACTS

Coaching Rep.____________________

Address:

____________________

____________________

Tel #:

____________________

Fax: #:

____________________

E-mail:

____________________

Course Administrator____________________

Address:

____________________

____________________

Tel #:

____________________

Fax: #:

____________________

E-mail:

____________________

Evaluator/Judge Chair____________________

Address:

____________________

____________________

Tel #:

____________________

Fax: #:

____________________

E-mail:

____________________


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COACHING SPECIALISTS

Free Skating____________________

Address:

____________________

____________________

Tel #:

____________________

Fax: #:

____________________

E-mail:

____________________

Ice Dancing____________________

Address:

____________________

____________________

Tel #

____________________

Fax: #:

____________________

E-mail:

____________________

Pair Skating____________________

Address:

____________________

____________________

Tel #:

____________________

Fax: #:

____________________

E-mail:

____________________

Synchronized Skating____________________

Address:

____________________

____________________

Tel #:

____________________

Fax: #:

____________________E-mail:

____________________

Skating Skills____________________

Address:

____________________

____________________

Tel #:

____________________

Fax: #:

____________________E-mail:

____________________

Interpretive Skating____________________

Address:

____________________

____________________

Tel #:

____________________

Fax: #:

____________________E-mail:

____________________

Dance Partner____________________

Address:

____________________

____________________Tel #:

____________________

Fax: #:

____________________

E-mail:

____________________

Skater Development____________________

Address:

____________________

____________________Tel #:

____________________

Fax: #:

____________________

E-mail:

___________________

Choreographer____________________

Address:

____________________

____________________Tel #:

____________________

Fax: #:

____________________

E-mail:

____________________


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COACHING BUSINESS

1. a) Outline the services provided by the accountant(s) and the corresponding fees forthese services. How did you locate this accountant - phone book, reference?_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

b)Hold an initial consultation with one of the accountants. List threerecommendations they had for setting up your business?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

2. Prepare a professional looking rsum and cover letter aimed at acquiring acoaching position at a Skate Canada club. The format you use is your choice. Thefinished product must be typed - hand written versions will not be accepted. Youcan use reference guidelines you may have received in school, in books such as WhatColour is Your Parachute, or in current samples you have received from others.

Be sure the end product is specific to the position for which to be hired. In this casethe focus needs to be on your figure skating background. You may wish to considerincluding content, specific to figure skating, on the following: Skate Canada tests

completed, competitive history, NCCP certification, special seminars attended, thename of your coach(es), other relevant sport or dance experiences.

Attach your rsum and cover letter to this package.


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3. Prepare a binder, notebook or calendar to record your private lessons. Be sure toinclude all of the necessary information for billing purposes. Consider whether youwish to have the skater initial their lesson. What other kinds of information wouldyou keep in this book for reference on the ice.

Bring this with you to the PSC Figure Skating course.

4. Prepare a sample bill/invoice that you would provide your skater - Skater A hadeight lessons in a two-week period (you can decide the type). Show how you haverecorded this in your binder, how you detail this on your bill and how you will keeptrack of receiving payment from the parent/guardian at the rink. (Remember, if youhave many private students you will be receiving cash or cheques at the rink all thetime, in many cases when you are busy doing something else.)

Attach your sample bill/invoice to this package.

5. Prepare a parent information letter outlining all of your coaching fees - musicselection and editing, choreography, partnering, test coaching, competition coachingand off-ice training. Include your expectations regarding missed lessons and anycharges that will be levied. Explain how expenses will be handled for competitions.You should also give the parents an idea of your general mode of operation - howlesson scheduling works, where and when you will be available for discussions, andcontact information. It should be typed and presented in a professional, business-like manner.

Attach the information letter/fee schedule to this package.

PRESENTATION AND STYLE


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1. Prepare aJunior Bronze program CD: Be sure to meet the current rule requirementsfor the music. Describe the skater who would be best suit for this music.

SELECTION # NAME OF SELECTION COMPOSER TIME

1.

2.

3.

4.

TOTAL MUSIC TIME:

Gender: ________________________ Age:__________________

Physical Characteristics: __________________________________________

Skating Style: ____________________________________________________

COMMUNICATION SKILL - DEVELOPMENT EXERCISES

Work at these exercises to help improve your awareness of communication - for yourself

and for those around you. These exercises are for personal development. The more you

practice them, the more you will improve your own ability to communicate.

AWARENESS


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Recognizing the responses of others (both verbal and non-verbal) requires your senses to

be open to the information you have clean and open channels. Every time you speak to

someone, they provide you with a response it may not be verbal , it may be non-verbal,

but it is there. Learn to recognize the difference between your own states of uptime

being focused externally and downtime being focused internally. In order to have clean

and open sensory channels you need to stay in uptime - all senses need to be externally

focused.

EXERCISE # 1

Describe a one-on-one interaction you have experienced - who was it with and

what was the discussion topic?

Now answer the following questions...

Were you externally focused on the other person and their communication signals?

Yes No Part of the time

Inside, were you preparing yourself for what you were going to say

talking to yourself

paying attention to your own body

motivating yourselfmaking pictures

day dreaming

other: ___________________________________________________

Besides what was said (verbal cues) what other types of signals did you get from theother person:

tone of voice

speed of talking (tempo)

posture gestures

facial expression

other: __________________________________________________

Explain one thing you learned about the other person during this conversation :


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______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

If you were to have this conversation again, what would you do the same?______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

If you were to have this conversation again, what would you change?______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Repeat this exercise four times recording your answers on paper.

Once you have completed the fifth analysis, indicate what you learned aboutyourself and your awareness of others:

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

CLARIFYING INFORMATION

Remember that everyone sees the world differently! As a result, we should not

assume we know the reasons why someone thinks, speaks or acts the way they do.

EXERCISE #2

Date: __________________

Think about one particular conversation you had at the arena today. Did you

jump to conclusions about what you heard and interpreted?

Yes No

If you made conclusions, what were they?

______________________________________________________________

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If you asked for clarification, what questions did you ask?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Cont inue to practice this on a daily basis. Try t o reduce the number of assumpt ions you

make and increase the number of clarifying quest ions you ask over the course of the

week.

PHRASING

Everyone has his or her own speaking patterns. What are yours?

EXERCISE #3

Begin to listen to the phrases that you hear yourself use commonly. Write themdown:

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Begin to jot down the phrases that you hear your peers, parents and club officials

using:

PEERS SKATERS PARENTS OFFICIALS


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CREATING POSITIVE STATEMENTS

EXERCISE #4

Rewrite each sentence so that it is stated in the positive.

I dont remember names well.

My club doesnt give me credit for the programs I design.

I adore coaching but I cant stand the club officials.

You are not the skater I knew.

I want to stop arguing with my skater's parents.

I dont want any more stress.

Dont tell me what to do.

I want to stop procrastinating.

I cant tolerate her language.

I cant stand it any more.


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Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition is what the STARSkate program stands for. The

Skate Canada STARSkate program offers opportunities for skaters to develop basic figure

skating skills in four different areas with the option of taking Skate Canada tests while

earning awards and incentives designed for this group of skaters. Figure skating skills are

taught in group and/or private lesson format in the following areas: Interpretive Skating,

Dance, Free Skating, and Skating Skills which are grouped into three levels: Primary,Intermediate and Senior.

Tell us about your STARSkate program in your club!

How many STARSkate skaters are in your club?___________________

What type of on-ice schedule does your club have for STARSkate?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Skating Levels: Primary Intermediate Senior

Combination of:

____________________________ and ________________________________

What type of skating lesson/session does your club offer?

Free Skate Dance Skating Skills Interpretive Skating


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If applicable in your club, describe the following STARSkate programareas:

Free Skate:

_____________________________________________________________________

Skating Skills:

_____________________________________________________________________

Dance:

_____________________________________________________________________

Interpretive Skating:

_____________________________________________________________________

To ease CanSkate graduates into the STARSkate program, what teaching formatshould a Skate Canada Professional Coach offer to primary STARSkate level skaters?Why is this format also valuable to the skater's parents?


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FREE SKATE

What is the minimum and maximum length of a Preliminary free skate

program?

Name and describe the two parts of a free skating test.

1)

2)

List all elements in isolation in the Junior Bronze free skate test and outline how

many satisfactory or better elements does a skater need in order to pass this portion

of the test?


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DANCE

Describe the dance rhythm and execution evaluation criteria of a nice baby blues.

Dance rhythm:

Execution:

Name and describe the position of the partner for a Canasta Tango dance?


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Explain the difference between anopen and a closed mohawk turn.

SKATING SKILLS

What is a skating skills exercise? Please describe.

How many re-skates can a skater receive when trying their Jr. Bronze skating skills

test?

________________________________________________________________

What are the evaluation criteria on which skaters will be assessed when trying

skating skills tests?


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INTERPRETIVE SKATING

What is the role of a Professional Coach during an Interpretive Skating lesson?

Please describe in detail why a coach should have a different approach when teaching

Interpretive Skating lessons.

List and describe the four basic elements of movement permitted in Interpretive

Skating.


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1)

2)

3)

4)

List and describe each evaluation criteria for an Interpretive Skating test

LESSON PLANNING

Prepare six group lesson plans: Provide one group lesson plan at the primary STARSkatelevel for each of the following: You may substitute one of the following lessons with oneSynchronized Skating or one Pair Skating lesson.


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TEACHING POINT #1: __________________________________________________

Progressions: Instructions:

TEACHING POINT #2: __________________________________________________


TEACHING POINT #3: __________________________________________________


LESSON SUMMARY:

SELF-EVALUATION:

LESSON PLAN #3

Skater(s): Coach: ___________________________

Lesson type & format:_________________ Learning phase: _____________

LESSON TOPIC: (Skills to be covered)


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TEACHING POINT #1: __________________________________________________


TEACHING POINT #2: __________________________________________________


TEACHING POINT #3: __________________________________________________


LESSON SUMMARY:

SELF-EVALUATION:

LESSON PLAN #4

Skater(s): Coach: ________________________

Lesson type & format:__________________ Learning phase: ____________



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TEACHING POINT #1: __________________________________________________


TEACHING POINT #2: __________________________________________________


TEACHING POINT #3: __________________________________________________


LESSON SUMMARY:

SELF-EVALUATION:


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LESSON PLAN #5

Skater(s): Coach: ___________________________

Lesson type & format:_________________ Learning phase: _____________


TEACHING POINT #1: __________________________________________________


TEACHING POINT #2: __________________________________________________


TEACHING POINT #3: __________________________________________________


LESSON SUMMARY:

SELF-EVALUATION:


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LESSON PLAN #6

Skater(s): Coach: ___________________________

Lesson type & format:__________________Learning phase: _____________


TEACHING POINT #1: __________________________________________________


TEACHING POINT #2: __________________________________________________


TEACHING POINT #3: __________________________________________________


LESSON SUMMARY:

SELF-EVALUATION:


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ETHICAL COACHING

Skate Canada Professional Coaches have the fundamental responsibility to promote figure

skating and to coach to the best of their abilities. As a coach, it is important to have

respect for all people regardless of their nationality, race, creed, age, gender, politics,

social status and physical ability.

DEFINITION - ETHIC, ETHICAL: relating to morals or moral principles; philosophy which

treats human character and conducts, of distinction between right and wrong, and moral

duty and obligations to the community; from the Greek word theos - meaning character.

CASE SCENARIOS- Read the following unethical coaching scenarios and think about how

you would approach these unprofessional situations.

Skaters & Parents: You have been approached by a new skater/parent to teach private

lessons to their 7-year-old daughter who is working on her preliminary dances, skating skills,

and Jr. Bronze free skate. They insist that you teach their daughter a total of 8 x 15-minute

lessons per week (2 hours/week) because she has been identified as a naturally talented

skater who can potentially make it to the Olympics one day, by her former coach. You realize

that money is not a problem and that teaching their daughter 2 hours a week is very

affordable for them and also good revenue for you. Following your first week of lessons, you

realized that this skater does not appear to be as talented and naturally gifted and realize

that these parents have been fooled and most likely misled by the former coach. However,this could be a great opportunity for you!

How would you approach and solve this situation?

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Our Sport: During a session, you notice the head coach talk harshly to skaters, so much

that some of them have their heads down, have pulled back from the group and look

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nor potential to do well" - "You are just a stupid kid with no skills at all - you should

consider another sport"

What would be your immediate response to this situation? Be specific.

_______________________________________________________________________

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_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

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Clubs & Skating Schools: The Club Executive prepared your contract outlining all the

responsibilities that they expect you to fulfill during the season. One of the expectations

listed in your contract relates to volunteering some of your time at a few scheduled

events: Interclub competition, your club ice show, and two parent information sessions.

Throughout the season, you noticed that one coach in particular does not volunteer any of

her time at all and you decide to ask her if she is planning to attend next week's parent

information session. The coach replies as follows: "I will not devote my time to this

meeting because I'm a paid Professional and every year the Club Executive includes a

clause in my contract that relates to volunteering some of my time during the season and Inever do and they always renew my contract every year because I know how to run my

coaching business".

Knowing that this coach has been breaching her contract year after year and the club

executive members are not acting upon her breach of contract, what can you do to rectify

this on-going breach of contract? Keep in mind that because you are volunteering your

time, club executive members seem to be asking you to attend and participate in other

activities voluntarily that is taking away a lot of your personal time at home from your

family.

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

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Professional Colleagues: There is afreelance coach in your club that comes in to teach

two skaters (brother/sister) twice a week for 1 hour total. Following a practice session, a

parent approaches you to ask you if you would like to team teach with the freelance

coach. The parent tells you that the freelance coach said his daughter had great potential

and had offered his services to teach her in the future.

How would you approach this situation with the parent, freelance coach, and club

executive members?

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MENTOR COACH - PRACTICAL OBSERVATION

Complete the following two parts of the practical observation with a Mentor coach at

the primary STARSkate level. All coaches who are NCCP Primary STARSkate Coach

(PSC) certified (formerly known as level 1) or higher with at least five years of

coaching experience are automatically approved as mentor coaches for this

component. The diary pages must be completed in full during your mentorship.

The layout of activities for this observation is recommended as follows:

Step 1: Observe 15 lessons with your Mentor Coach (Part A)

Step 2: Teach one primary STARSkate group lesson (Part B)

Step 3: Observe the remainder 15 lessons with your Mentor Coach (Part A)

Part A: Observe 30 Lessons

The following recommended lesson outline is to provide you with an overview of the

different lesson types you should be observing:

LESSON TYPE # LESSON FOCUS LESSON FORMAT

1. FREE SKATING 10 Four Jumping lessons

Four Spinning lessons

One Stroking lesson

One Skating Program

(choreography) lesson

Group and/or

private lessons


2. SKATING SKILLS 10 Five Preliminary skills

lessons

Five Jr. Bronze skills

lessons

Group and/or

private lessons


3.

DANCE 10 Five Preliminary dance

lessons

Five Jr. Bronze dance

lessons

Group and/or

private lessons

You may subst it ute a tot al of f ive lessons as per the above out line with five

int erpretive skating lessons OR five synchronized skat ing lessons OR

five pair skat ing lessons.


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Part B: Practice Teaching STARSkate Group Lesson

After observing 15 lessons you must teach one primary STARSkate group lesson (15-20

min max) of your choice in front of your Mentor Coach. This lesson must be evaluated and

recorded by the Mentor Coach on the Performance Evaluation Form (Appendix A).

During this apprenticeship your job is to adopt a coaching mentality. Through careful

observation and some discussion you will be able to discover some of the tricks of the

trade that your mentor coach has learned through years of experience. As with most

learning experiences you get out of it only what you put in.

Prior to beginning the Practical Observation sessions, discuss with your mentor coach

his/her expectations.

When are you expected to arrive?

Will you be moving around the ice with the mentor?

Are there certain skaters or lessons that you are not permitted to listen in on? Will you have the opportunity to be part of a test day?

MENTOR COACH INSTRUCTIONS

Coaches in training can benefit greatly from the honest feedback of an experienced coach. The

following is a summary of evaluation criteria for NCCP Coaching Certification. The following

criteria will be used for evaluation during all aspects of the Primary STARSKate Coach training.

Professionalism in Coaching Effective Communication

Punctuality Prepared for all activities

Conducts one-self with discretion

Professional approach to coaching

Professional in appearance

Strong listening skills Objectivity

Thinks before taking action

Treats others with respect

Open to Learning Strength of Technical Knowledge

Current with emerging trends

Seeks out new learning

opportunities (i.e. training and

seminars)

Effective skill analysis

Ability to identify key teaching points

Coaching Proficiency

Ability to adapt to different age groups

Ability to simplify skills through teaching progressions


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The mentor coach is entitled to receive up to $4.00 per hour for this mentorship.

Mentor coaches should bill the apprentice directly. Upon completion of the

apprenticeship have the mentor coach sign the following:

This verifies that the apprentice _________________________ has paid in full any bills(candidate)

related to this NCCP PSC Mentor Coach Practical Observation Component.

___________________________ __________________________

Mentor Coachs Name Mentor Coach Signature

GENERAL WORDS OF WISDOM

Ask your mentor coach to share their coaching philosophy with you?Also list any general technical principles that your mentor applies to skating - forexample, this may relate to body alignment, movement, turning etc.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CUE WORDS USED

During the lessons, reflect on the words used by the mentor coach to help the skater to

get the feeling of the skill while skating. These may be words like pop, stretch or

soft etc. These are the words that the coach or skater would say while the skater is

actually performing the skill. Write these cue words down here. They may be useful to

you and your skaters at a later date. As much as possible, be specific in your notes.

Cue words for...

Skating posture


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Jumps

(name the jumps)

Spins

(name the spins)

Stroking

Dance

(be specific)

Skating Skills

(be specific)

Lesson substitution: Pairs OR synchro OR interpretive (max 5 lessons)

________________________________________________________________________

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Were there any key phrases that your mentor coach used to illustrate their point? Whatwere they? Describe the three phrases or examples that you found to be helpful:

TEACHING AIDS AND HANDS ON TECHNIQUES

Coaches should be very creative in their teaching. There are many things that they can

use to make their teaching more effective. You will definitely see some of these things on

the CanSkate sessions and you may see additional ones on the STARSkate test sessions.

List any teaching aids that you saw in action. Also explain when and how your mentorcoach used a hands on approach to assist the skater._________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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APPRENTICESHIP DIARY

Create your apprenticeship diary using the following pages. Use these pages to record at

least three teaching points and or teaching progressions incorporated into each lesson. At

the end of each lesson or during a flood, show your notes to your mentor coach for

verification and signature. Each individual lesson must be dated and initialed.


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1 - LESSON SUMMARY (Teaching Points & Progressions (minimum 2 per 15 minute lesson)Apprentice Coach: Lesson Type: ____________________

Name of Athlete: Level:

Skill(s): Lesson Length:

Signature of Mentor: Date:

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26 - LESSON SUMMARY (Teaching Points & Progressions (minimum 2 per 15 minute lesson)

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EVALUATOR/JUDGE - PRACTICAL OBSERVATION

Receiving significant information on STARSkate program standards, embracing tips from

a judge perspective, learning the basics of judging/evaluating, completing in-class trial

judging exercises of juvenile events in singles, dance, and pair skating disciplines is quite

beneficial for new candidates entering the NCCP coaching program.

Evaluators and coaches are trained using the same training manuals and videos - in many

instances, at the same training clinics and seminars. Both groups will have these

training tools to refer to and to help ensure a consistent standard across our country.

As part of your coach training and development, you must select one of the followingthree practical observation options evaluator/judge and complete the necessary work

required:

OPTION 1 OBSERVE A TEST DAY AT A LOCAL CLUB

ACTIVITY: You must attend a primary STARSkate test session at a local club, observe two

primary level tests - one Preliminary level and one Jr. Bronze level, perform an

assessment using the test sheets provided, discuss standards and test outcomes

(pass/retry) with the evaluator and skaters coach.

INSTRUCTIONS:Before you start this activity you must read and understand the following

step-by-step instructions for this activity and check off () each step once it is

completed.

Plan the activity

o Contact the test chairperson of a Skate Canada club to inquire about the

next scheduled primary test day. (i.e. date, time, location)


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o Inquire about the type and level of tests the test day will consist of (i.e.

Preliminary free skate, Jr. Bronze skating skills, etc.)

o State the purpose of your activity (above) and your involvement (i.e. observe

and discuss standards with the evaluator and coach.)

o

Request authorization to attend the test dayo Request that the test chair request permission from the evaluator to partake

in this activity with you when making arrangements for the test day.

o Inquire about the location, telephone number of the arena

o Leave your name and contact information with the test chair should he/she

need to contact you prior to the test day.

Test Selection

o Select and observe two of the following primary STARSkate tests and

complete the work required.

Must select one of the following Preliminary tests:

o

Skating Skills (all three exercises)

o

Free Skate (elements & program)

o Dance (at least two out of the three dances)

o Introductory Interpretive Skating

Must select one of the following Jr. Bronze tests:

o Skating Skills (all three exercises)

o

Free Skate (elements & program)o Dance (at least two out of the three dances)

o

Bronze Interpretive Skating

Before arriving at the arena

o Know the level of test that you have selected

o Know the standards

ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

o

Observation time: minimum 2 hours

o Test Observation: As per your test selection above, carefully observe the

interaction between the evaluator, coach and skater before, during, and after

the test execution.

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website, review the evaluation criteria listed on the sheets, summarize what the

skater has demonstrated in the test, indicate whether you think this test is

excellent, good, satisfactory, or needs improvement and outline the rationale

that would support your test rating. You submit your test sheets with this home

study.o Discussion: When the time is appropriate, you need to approach the evaluator

to discuss the test outcome (pass/retry) and standard for both tests you

observed. Should the opportunity present, it is also highly recommended that

you discuss these tests with the coach.

SIGNATURES REQUIRED:

Club Name: ________________________Test Day Date: _________________

Test Chair's Name (print):

_______________________________________________________________

Test Chair's Signature:

______________________________________________________________

Evaluator's Name (print):

______________________________________________________________

Evaluator's Signature:

______________________________________________________________

Skater's Name: ________________Coach's Name: ______________________

Tests: 1. ___________________________________ Pass / Retry

2. ___________________________________ Pass / Retry

Observation Time: ______________ Interaction Time: _______________

FOLLOWING THE TEST DAY:

Summarize in detail your experience based on the activity you participated in at thetest day - indicate what you have learned from being an observer in a test dayenvironment.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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OR

OPTION 2 ATTEND A COACH/JUDGE SEMINAR

ACTIVITY:Attend a coach/judge seminar at the club and/or Section level. Participate inthe discussion as appropriate and complete the work required as outlined below.

INSTRUCTIONS:Be sure you read and understand the following step-by-step instructions

for this activity. You must check off () each step.

Plan the activity:

o Contact your Section Course Administrator or Club President to obtain

information on the next scheduled coach/judge forum session (i.e. - date, time,

and location)

o

Inquire about the tentative discussion topics of the forum.

o

Topics:_____________________________________________________

o

State the purpose of your activity (above) and your involvement.

o

Request authorization to attend the coach/judge forum.


o Forum Session Time:minimum one hour

o

Participate in discussions as appropriate: List at least two topics in which youprovided your input and shared your personal thoughts.

o

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o _______________________________________________________

Following the Coach/Judge Forum: You must prepare an activity report based on the

following report outline:


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ACTIVITY REPORT

Forum Session: Club Level and/or Section Level

Date:__________________ Location:_______________________________

Session Length:____________ # of Attendees: ________________

Club Level:

Presidents Name: _______________________________________

Presidents Signature: ____________________________________

OR

Section Level:

Section Course Administrators Name: _________________________________

Section Course Administrators Signature: ______________________________

Name of Evaluator(s)/Judge(s) in attendance:

1. ____________________________ 3. ___________________________

2. ____________________________ 4. ___________________________

List a maximum of six topics discussed at the forum:

1. _______________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________

4.

______________________________________________________________

5.

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6. ______________________________________________________________

Out of the six topics listed above, select three topics and provide details on thediscussion that took place and outcome (results/decisions/directions):

1.

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2.

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3.

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Summarize your experience based on your attendance and participation in this

activity.

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OR

OPTION 3 ATTEND AN INTERCLUB COMPETITION

ACTIVITY:As an observer, attend an Interclub competition, observe two primary levelskating events - one Preliminary and one Jr. Bronze and note what the top three skaters

are executing. Using the two flight of events - you must rank each skaters and obtain the

two protocol (results) sheets, and complete the activity report.

INSTRUCTIONS:Make sure that you read and fully understand the following step-by-step

instructions for this activity. You must check off () each step.

Plan the activity:o

Contact the chair of the organizing committee to receive information on

the Interclub competition (i.e. date, time, location)

o

Inquire about the various types of event categories and when they are

scheduled to take place (i.e. Preliminary free skate events, Jr. Bronze

similar pairs events, etc.)

o State the purpose of your activity (above) and your involvement

o Request authorization to attend the competition


o Observe Interclub Competition: approximately two hours

o

Two primary events -one Preliminary and one Jr. Bronze

o ____________________________________Flight: ___________

o ____________________________________Flight: ___________

o Competition Protocols:Results from each observed event are attached

Following the Interclub Competition: You must prepare an activity report based on the

following report outline:

ACTIVITY REPORT

Host Club Name: ______________________________Section: ___________

Date:__________________ Location:__________________________

Total # of Clubs: _________________ Total# of skaters: ___________________


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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chair's Name: _______________________________________________

Chair's Signature:____________________________________________

EVALUATORS/JUDGES -COACHES

Name four Evaluator(s)/Judge(s) in attendance

1.____________________________ 3. ___________________________

2. ____________________________ 4. ___________________________

Name four Coaches in attendance:

1. ____________________________ 3. ___________________________

2. ____________________________ 4. ___________________________

List elements executed from the top three skaters from each event:

1. ________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________

3.

_______________________________________________________________

1. ________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________

Summarize your experience based on your attendance and participation in this

activity.

______________________________________________________________________

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SECTION 5: EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) requires the following information for an

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Location of Telephones (cell and land lines)

1. List of Emergency numbers

2. Location of medical profiles for each CanSkater under the Coachs care

3.

Location of a fully stocked first aid kit

4.

Advance call person or control person is designated

5.

Clear directions to the arena are available

Every coach must have this information or know exactly where it can be found for EVERYfacility at which he/she coaches.EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

Event:Site:

Charge Person:

Alternate Charge Person:Call Person:

Alternate Call Person:Location of Club First Aid Kit:

Location of Arena First Aid Kit:

Location of Medical Profiles:

NUMBER CARDLocation of phones near lesson site:

PHONE NUMBERSEmergency: Ambulance:

Fire: Poison Control:Police: Hospital:

Facility (where you are located):

LOCATION DIRECTIONS FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL:


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Appendix A

NCCP Primary STARSkate Coach - Home Study

Performance Evaluation Form

Coach Name:Group Size:

Skills Taught:

Did coach create a structured lesson plan? YES NO

(Lesson plan may be the same as the one created for the Lesson Planning Section of Home Study

Guide)

Mentor Coach FeedbackGeneral Comments:

Coaches Strengths:

Suggestions for Improvement:

Mentor Coach Name & Signature:_____________________/

____________________________

Date:__________________________


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