Why Do You Want To Do It ?

Be Very Certain You Know the Honest Answer to That Question 

The reasons many people wish to become coaches vary tremendously.

There are those who feel that their playing days are coming to an end and they want to put something back into the game.

Others state that because they have been bowling for many years they should be able to teach others.

The first is noteworthy the second may simply not be true. 

Think hard and answer these questions honestly before you go much further.

1. Do you want another badge for your collection or a certificate to hang on the club wall?

2. Do you believe it will give you some form of Kudos or Status ?

3. Do you genuinely have an interest in working with other people?

4. Is it going be a high priority or just something else to fit into your already busy diary?

5. Do you only want to coach at your own club and not travel?

6. Are you fit enough to “handle” a group of children for two hours or more?

 EBCS Coaches are all volunteers, though expenses may be paid.

Relationships with club mates and friends can change when coaching on the green.

“Who do you think you are? You are not that great a bowler what makes you think you can coach?” Remember “ A prophet is not always recognised in their own land”

The EBCS is able to give knowledge and assist in building coaching skills but the things we can do nothing about :

Desire, Commitment ,  Determination, Good Humour, Thirst for Knowledge. 

For further information please contact

E.B.C.S. via the Secretary Dr Jean A Macheath MBE jean.a.macheath@btinterneet.com, or 01986 871372.

The Levels of coaches within the EBCS are:

Level 1:

When you have been successfully assessed you can only work unsupervised with Beginner Adults.

When working with Children or Vulnerable People you MUST be supervised at all times by  a Level Two or higher qualified coach.

Level 2

You need to have attained your Level Two before you are able to work unsupervised with all players including those aged Under 18 years. 

Level 3

At this Level you will be involved not only in caoching players but alos training Level 1 and Level 2 potential coaches.

Level 4:

A Level 4 Coach is required to do all the above and Train Level 3 Coaches; take seminars; be part of the National Coaching Team; etc.

The EBCS will help everyone to move up the ladder.