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Junior Coach Programme

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Helping older kids grow into

confident young leaders

Our Junior Coach pathway is designed to grow older children aged 10* to 13 life skills through sport.

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It helps them build confidence, communication, problem-solving and coaching skills in a fun, practical and supportive environment.

 

Perfect for children who still love sport but are ready for a new challenge.

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Note: For children to get the most benefit from the programme, bookings must be for a minimum of 3 days.

For kids that are ready for more responsibility, our Junior Coach Programme builds confidence and leadership through sport, with close support from our senior coaches.

*from summer holidays after they have finished Year 5.

Three Stage Pathway

There’s no rushing through levels,  Junior Coaches progress to the next stage when they’re ready, building real confidence along the way

Level 1

Confident Communicator

Level 2

game
changer

Level 3

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  • Speak with confidence 

  • Listen with intent

  • Respond in a way that builds trust with others

  • Spot problems early

  • Think of solutions independently

  • Take action with confidence

  • Understand how to teach, not just do

  • Support others with confidence

  • Take real ownership

Listening

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  • Listening properly without interrupting

  • Showing they’ve understood (not just heard)

  • Responding thoughtfully to others

  • Paying attention to group dynamics

Feedback

  • Giving positive, helpful feedback to others

  • Encouraging teammates in the right way

  • Receiving feedback without shutting down

  • Using feedback to improve quickly

  • Introducing themselves clearly and confidently

  • Speaking with the right tone, pace and volume

  • Giving short, clear instructions

  • Using body language to support what they say

  • Recognising different styles including authoritative, assertive, timid etc.

Communication

Confident Communicator

pROBLEM SOLVING

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  • Spotting when something isn’t working

  • Recognising the difference between small and bigger challenges

  • Understanding why a problem is happening (not just what it is)

  • Seeing things from other people’s perspectives 

Thinking differently

  • Coming up with simple, practical solutions

  • Breaking problems into smaller, manageable steps

  • Trying something quickly rather than overthinking

  • Learning that not every solution works first time

taking action

  • Putting together a simple “plan of attack”

  • Explaining their idea clearly to others

  • Trying their solution and adapting if needed

  • Staying calm and positive when things don’t go perfectly

game changer

Understanding Skills

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  • Breaking sports skills into simple, teachable steps

  • Understanding what “good” looks like in different activities

  • Recognising common mistakes and how to correct them

  • Adapting skills for different ages and abilities

Demonstrating & Explaining

  • Showing skills clearly so others can copy

  • Giving short, simple explanations

  • Using the right words and tone for younger children

  • Keeping instructions easy to follow and engaging

coaching others

  • Supporting younger children during activities

  • Giving positive, useful feedback

  • Encouraging effort, not just results

  • Helping build confidence in others

  • Leading by example

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frequently Asked Questions

How old does my child need to be?

Children from the summer at the end of year 5 are able to join the programme.

Can I book my child onto the programme for a single day at a time?

For a child to be included on the junior programme, they must be booked for a minimum of 3 days 

How does my child progress through the levels?

Children progress at their own pace. We get to know them well on camp, so we can help them grow in a way that builds confidence without pushing too far, too soon. We will let you know when we think your child is ready to progress to the next stage.

Will my child still get to play the sports?

Yes, the Junior Coaches will still be involved in playing sports. We aim to spend about 45mins to an 1hour each day dedicating time to discussing and practising each of the skills before they can put them into practise on the field!

My child is in year 6 but they don't want to be a junior coach and would prefer to just play sports, is that ok?

Yes, we are very happy for kids to opt out of doing the programme if they just want to focus on their sports development instead.

Are places Limited?

Yes, places on the programme are very limited. This is intentional so that every Junior Coach receives a high level of support, guidance and mentoring from our senior coaching team.

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