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Sports coaching
Coach Education Programme
West Lothian Council produces an annual coach education programme. This programme includes both sports specific and generic courses. We offer a range of specialist courses such as Emergency First Aid for Sports Coaches, Child Protection Officer Training, Maximising Volunteers and many more. If there is a particular course you would like to see us run then please get in touch. The programme is created through consultation with coaches currently stored on our Coach database and through club contacts, as well as with professional officers.
For details of when and where coach education courses are running please see the Coach Education Calendar in the downloadable documents section below; this document will be updated throughout the year as and when new courses and workshops are organised. Course descriptors and costs and outlined in the Coach Education Programme document, also in the downloadable documents section of this page.
Coaching West Lothian
West Lothian Council, in partnership with sportscotland, is committed to increasing the quality and quantity of coaches actively coaching in sports clubs, organisations and centres in West Lothian. Whether you are new into coaching or have been involved in coaching for some time this page is for you. Here you can access information on forthcoming coach education & development opportunities; child protection, scholarships and grants funding; links to relevant external websites and more.
If you have trouble finding what you are looking for please contact the Coach Education & Volunteer Development Officer
on 01506 775390 or sportandrecreation@westlothian.gov.uk
Coach Database
West Lothian Council Sport and Outdoor Education service are currently updating our Coach Database. Having an up to date and accurate database allows us to identify current areas of strength in terms of expertise and number of qualified coaches in the region and also highlights areas which could be improved upon and require more attention and focus.
Benefits to the Coach
Being part of West Lothian Council?s Coach Database also has several benefits for coaches and the clubs in which they are involved, these include:
- Updated information on Coach Education opportunities in the region
- Opportunities to influence future Coach Education programmes to include workshops and courses which you feel would be of benefit to yourself and other coaches in West Lothian
- Discounted fees for generic Coach Education courses such as Safeguarding & Protecting Children and Running Sports workshops
- Access to Coach Education Grants Scheme which can cover up to 100% of the cost of SportsCoach UK workshops, National Governing Body Awards or Conference and Seminars in any one financial year.
Joining the database is free; forms are available to download or from karen.mcconnell@westlothian.gov.uk
01506 774732
Coach Education Grants Scheme
Step into Coaching Coach Education Grants Scheme
West Lothian Council is keen to support the development of both new and existing coaches to enhance the level of sports activity we currently have and to promote growth in sport across West Lothian. Coaching Scholarships are a part of the Coach Education programme to assist with the education and personal development of coaches.
Who qualifies for the Step into Coaching Grants Scheme
- The Grants Scheme is available to coaches and volunteers, who reside in West Lothian, who work with local clubs or individual athletes.
- Individuals who reside in West Lothian who wish to become a coach and want to undertake the necessary training and qualifications.
- Individuals who reside out with West Lothian, but coach in the West Lothian area may also qualify for grants.
For profit individuals or organisations are ineligible for an award and therefore professional coaches or instructors may not qualify for awards. All coach education grants will be considered through this Step into Coaching Scheme. Grants will be allocated taking into account the constraints of the grants budget and other competing requests. Grants will not be rewarded retrospectively.
What are the Step into Coaching Grants for?
Grants are available to cover:
- Up to 100% of the total cost of SportsCoach UK workshops in any one financial year.
- Up to 100% of the total coast of National Governing Body Awards in any one financial year.
- Up to 100% of the total cost of attending a conference or seminar which is organised or delivered in conjunction with a recognised National Organisation in any one financial year.
To apply for a Step into Coaching Grant coaches need to be nominated by their club or a West Lothian Council Sports Development Officer/ Active Schools Co-ordinator. Please download a copy of the Coach Education Grants form from the Downloadable Documents section at the bottom of the page.
Updated: 19/01/2012
