Having a strong Club School Link can lay the foundations of any successful club, on and off the field.
For those clubs with full time GPOs, the structure comes naturally. For those without, here are some suggestions on how to get it up and running, effectively..
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For those clubs with full time GPOs, the structure comes naturally. For those without, here are some suggestions on how to get it up and running, effectively..
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To have a good Club School Link, you will need to provide:
1.) Good coaching in the club
2.) Good coaching in the school
3.) Good relationship between the club and the school
1.) Good coaching in the club
2.) Good coaching in the school
3.) Good relationship between the club and the school
Step 1: Designate a Club School Link Officer
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">This person is to liaise with the school/s to put in place a plan.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">A Club School Link plan caters for the needs of the Club, and more importantly the School.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Engage all stakeholdersstep
Step 2:
Identify the Club School Link Coach
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Will it be a volunteer or do we need to pay expenses to someone?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Has this person experience with young children or do we need to up-skill them?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Can the local GDA provide assistance in up-skilling the coach?
Identify the Club School Link Coach
Step 3:
Agree a timetable of coaching and activities
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Are we doing one 6-week term or longer?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">What class groups are we focusing on (Prioritise Infants to 2nd class)
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">What facilities will be available, indoor, outdoor, Court, pitch?
Agree a timetable of coaching and activities
Step 4:
Equipment check
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Do we need to supply additional equipment to the school/s or will the coach have a supply?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Is the equipment age appropriate?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Can it be used in the club, as well as the school?
Equipment check
Step 5:
Begin Schools Coaching
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Make sure the content is:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔞" title=""Keiner unter 18" Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: "Keiner unter 18" Symbol">Age appropriate
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😁" title="Grinsendes Gesicht mit lächelnden Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Grinsendes Gesicht mit lächelnden Augen">Fun
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔄" title="Pfeile abwärts und aufwärts in offenem Kreis gegen den Uhrzeigersinn" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeile abwärts und aufwärts in offenem Kreis gegen den Uhrzeigersinn">Inclusive
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💍" title="Ring" aria-label="Emoji: Ring">Engaging
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">Games Based
If we can achieve all of these, after a few weeks, we try to recruit the kids to come up to the club.
Begin Schools Coaching
If we can achieve all of these, after a few weeks, we try to recruit the kids to come up to the club.
Step 6:
Ensure we have Best Practice coaching in the club
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Ideally, the club school link coach would be at these sessions at the start
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">He/She to be the link between the school, the kids and the club
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Club coaches working to similar template as club school link coach
Ensure we have Best Practice coaching in the club
Step 7: Can there be a cross utilisation of resources and facilities
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Do we bring all the schools down to the club regularly for fun Blitzes?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Do we use school hall/astro for club training in winter?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts">Can we compliment each other and work together?
This is just the tip of the iceberg as regards having a strong Club School Link.
Each club and school needs to develop a unique relationship based on their circumstances.
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