CoachForce

CoachForce is a nationally driven, regionally delivered programme involving SPARC, National Sport Organisations, Regional Sport Organisations and Regional Sports Trusts. It focuses on;

• Improving the quality of sports coaches within a code, contributing to increased participation in organised sport at a community level.
• Coaching the coaches by offering development and support through training and mentoring.
• Providing a developmental pathway for coaches.
• Recruiting and inducting coaches
• Coaching coaches - offering them development and support
• Providing opportunities for coaches to coach
• Giving coaches appropriate recognition for their work
• Retaining coaches by ensuring they have positive and enjoyable coaching experiences

More information can be obtained from the SPARC website.

There are currently five CoachForce Officers in the Tasman Region including hockey, distance running, rowing, football and basketball.