Coaching Synopsis

There are three main Coaching levels. These are Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Additional BAB and scUK modules/courses are also required for CL2 and CL3 and shown in tables 1&2

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New Associations

Instructors must take the BAB Coach Level 1 course (CL1) coaching award within the one year from the start of their probationary period. This is a mandatory requirement.

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How to take a BAB Coaching Course

The CL1 course can be taken with an Association or a BAB tutor
The CL2 and CL3 courses are taken with a BAB Tutor
The CL2 and CL3 course units are taken with either a BAB or scUK tutor
To apply for a coaching course add your details to the coaching application form on the BAB website or download a form and after it is signed by your CLO or head of Association send it to the BAB Coaching Administration Officer

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The main Coaching Levels

Coach Level 1 (CL1)

This award is for students intending to instruct without supervision at club level.

Candidates must:

• Candidates must be an adult (18 years or over) when registered for the course.
• Be recommended by their Association, possess the necessary technical knowledge in Aikido, and hold a minimum grade of Aikido 1st Kyu.
• Attend a Level 1 Coach course, approved by the Board, which will comprise a minimum of 12 hours (with a minimum of 9 hours theory).
• Be successful in the assessment of a period of peer Coaching.

Coach Level 2 (CL2)

This award is for students intending to instruct without supervision at club level and beginning to engage in Coaching activity at Association level.

Candidates must:

• Be recommended by their Association and possess the necessary technical knowledge in Aikido.
• Attend a series of Level 2 Coach course units, approved by the Board and shown in the table below. These can be taken with an approved BAB or a scUK tutor.
• Have held CL1 for a minimum of 3 years.
• Have evidence of practical coaching for a minimum of two years since receiving CL1.
• Have been directly involved in training a number of students to 1st kyu.
• Successfully complete pre-course work which is returned to the tutor at least 2 weeks prior to the CL2 assessment.
• Successfully complete a one-day assessment which includes a 30 minute period of peer Coaching.

Coach Level 3 (CL3)

This award is for coaches intending to instruct without supervision at club level and beginning to engage in coaching activity at Association level.

Candidates must:

Be recommended by their Association and possess the necessary technical knowledge in Aikido.
Provide a full Coaching C.V. supported by a statement from their Principal or CLO.
Have held the Coach level 2 award for a minimum period of three years
Candidates will have been directly involved in the training of a number of students to 1st Dan.
Attend a series of Level 3 Coach course units, approved by the Board and shown in table 2 below. These can be taken with an approved BAB or a scUK tutor.
Evidence of Continued Professional Development since achieving CL2
To have evidence of practical Coaching for at least three years since achieving Coach Level 2.
Successfully complete pre-course work which is returned to the tutor at least 2 weeks prior to the CL3 assessment.
Successfully complete a one-day assessment which includes a 30 minute period of peer Coaching.
Successfully complete an assessment of peer coaching and evidence of CPD. (Continuous Professional Development).

In addition to the basic criteria shown above for CL1, 2 and 3 candidates may have to satisfy any specific requirements laid down by their own Association.

For an in depth coaching description, please download the BAB Coaching and Club Handbook
http://www.bab.org.uk/coaching/coachingdownloads.asp

All the relevant Coaching downloads are also accessible using the link above

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Table 1 - CL2 course units

Sports Coach UK Units	BAB Units
Coaching Children & Young People	Young People
None	Communication
None	Managing Risk
None	Practice, Skill and Techniques
Safeguarding & Protecting Children	None
None	Fit for Purpose

 Table 2 - CL3 course units 

scUK units

Click here to visit the Sports Coach UK website to view available scUK Units.

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First Aid
First Aid is not a mandatory requirement. However, all Coaches carry a “Duty of Care” for all students under their supervision and the Board highly recommends that all Coaches have an externally  validated HSE approved First Aid award. First Aid qualifications should be assessed, and candidates awarded a certificate of competence, not just a certificate of attendance.

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Current Coaching downloads