UK Coaching

Feel like you don’t know enough about the menopause and how it affects health, well-being and performance? Our guide will give you a clear and concise overview and practical knowledge to support the people you coach, essential reading for #WorldMenopauseDay. Read it: https://bit.ly/3Nnwp1y

Great to see Play Their Way presenting as part of a children's rights conference organised by Alex Twitchen of The Open University 👏 As a member of the Children's Coaching Collaborative - the organisations behind the #PlayTheirWay movement - we're proud to see our message of child-first coaching gathering momentum in the sporting and academic spheres. Find out more: https://bit.ly/489kApd

An urgent plea on #RestartAHeart Day for everyone involved in sport & physical activity to learn how to respond to a #suddencardiacarrest – coaches, personal trainers, club organisers, referees, volunteers, parents, participants and spectators. We want to create a nation of life-savers, so have produced a free online course that teaches you the steps you need to take. Hand on ❤️ it could help YOU save a life! 👉 https://bit.ly/3WAZbyt

Just a week to go until we celebrate our nation’s exceptional coaches at Buckingham Palace! Coaches from across both summer and winter Olympic and Paralympic sports will come together for a special reception hosted by our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. The event, in partnership with UK Sport, is a unique opportunity to recognise the incredible dedication and achievements of those who have supported British athletes on their sporting journey.

Great coaches champion diversity. Are you one of them? Does your organisation truly understand the value of diversity and how to harness its power to create a thriving community? Discover how you can make a positive impact by browsing the Diversity pillar on our free #DutyToCare Hub. Packed with tips, tools, and inspiring stories 👉 https://bit.ly/3JXSHFE

Watch our webinar to learn how to create a supportive and accepting environment for everyone at your sessions. It covers topics including strategies to promote cultural competence, poor coaching practice, and how to build a great coaching environment. Watch the webinar: https://bit.ly/3TVgpro

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Bowring, a cherished member of our coaching community, whose connection with UK Coaching goes back many years. UK Coaching CEO Mark Gannon paid tribute to Kevin – who has died at the age of 70: “He has been a true friend to the organisation and many colleagues for many years and was an innovator and advocate for coaching people first and foremost.” Wales rugby head coach between 1995 and 1998, Kevin was one of the most respected figures in the game, who continued to mentor a great many young coaches as a coach development consultant. UK Coaching Learning Experience Manager Chris Chapman said Kevin was an inspiration and support to countless people within the coaching sector. “I have met him numerous times and worked with him before my time at UK Coaching and a little when I first joined. He was a massive advocate for coaching and us as an organisation.” Kevin was a former UK Coaching Board member and a dedicated volunteer on our Coaching Advisory Panel. His invaluable contributions have helped shape our commitment to supporting coaches and advancing the field of coaching. He was a non-executive director of UK Coaching from 2011-2017 and before that was on the National Coaching Foundation / sportscoachUK Coaching Committee. He has worked with lots of members of our team, including mentoring our very own Dave Reed (UK Coaching Partnership Development Manager) and Chris Porter (UK Coaching Coach Programme and Pathway Manager) and coached at all levels, across the globe. Chris worked with Kevin in the coach development space. He said: "Kevin was a real deal caring lifer of coaching and of coaches. As a coach developer he was a critical thinking partner to so many coaches. He believed in the importance of care, support and understanding when working with coaches." With over 40 years’ experience as a teacher, coach, and coach developer, Kevin’s impact on the coaching community is immeasurable. Kevin’s legacy will continue to inspire and guide us. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

Every face shares a story. Be the coach who not only sees but understands. Start your learning journey today, get informed, and make a difference this #WMHD2024. Enrol in our eLearning course, developed in partnership with Mind & Sport England, ‘Mental Health Awareness in Sport & Physical Activity+’ 👉 https://bit.ly/4brrtTh

The theme of this year’s #WorldMentalHealthDay is ‘workplace mental health,’ which recognises the importance and powerful influence of talking openly about mental health and well-being with people at work. At UK Coaching, we have various policies in place to support staff well-being and strive to make our workplace a place where those all-important conversations happen. We’d love to hear your experiences of this!

Club welfare officer? We’d love for you to join us on a Welfare Officer Training: Time to Listen online Classroom. As well as learning about what’s involved in the role, you’ll also consider how to put in place procedures to ensure that children are #SafeInSport. Classrooms are available from 30 Oct 👇 https://bit.ly/4e2MMw7