I personally believe in employing qualified coaches who are motivated and have a commitment to their own personal development as well as the development of the coaching industry. It is a very difficult and underrated job to be a good a coach. All coaches who are employed by GF Sports Development will have or are working towards the following:

• Staff Personal Development Plan
• A recognised National Governing Body Qualification that fits into the new United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC)
• CRB check
• First Aid Qualification
• Good Practice and Child Protection
• Coaching Disabled Performers
• Equity in Your Coaching
• NGB Public Liability (if appropriate)

I also recommend that all coaches work towards:

• Good coaching methods and communication
• Knowledge of Long Term Athlete Development (especially the FUNdamentals)
• Reflection and analysis their own coaching styles/behaviour/sessions etc
• Structured Schemes of works and lesson plans

This information is held at GFSD headquarters and can be viewed by clients at any time

GFSD is committed to helping professionalise the coaching industry and providing quality coaches who deliver quality sessions.