#24 - The Colossal Problems Facing Grassroots Coach Development

<p>Welcome to Episode 24 of the Unlocking Fitness Podcast.</p> <p>In this episode, Sue Ward and I discuss the huge obstacles facing coach development in grassroots sport compared to the fitness industry.</p> <p>We might not come up with any definite solutions but the struggle is real yet hidden for many sporting organisations...</p> <p>In this episode, we tackle:</p> <p>“The Colossal Problems Facing Grassroots Coach Development” and ask...</p> <ul><li>Why is the expectation of learning different volunteer coaches when money is still exchanging hands?</li> <li>How does sporting regulation need to change to support coaches and deliver a safer service to all participants?</li> <li>Why is the professional coaching structure unachievable for many community sports organisations?</li> <li>How can we all get in the same canoe and paddle the same river?</li> <li>and much, MUCH more!</li> </ul> About Sue <p>Sue Ward is a Coach Development expert. Here are a few of her accomplishments:</p> <ul><li>Supporting grassroots community activities in the sport & activity sector since 1994</li> <li>Worked at National Governing Body level in coach development & education for many years</li> <li>Lecturer for Plymouth University in Sport Development, Event Management, and Coaching</li> <li>Founder of Vista Education</li> </ul> <p> </p> More Information <p>Learn more about how the work Sue is doing to help develop coaches in all aspects of their role here:</p> <p><a href='https://www.vistawellbeing.org.uk/vista-education/'>Vista Education</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/sue.ward.3785'>Facebook</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/sueward101/'>Instagram</a></p>