Categories and criteria

The categories for the sportscotland Coaching Awards 2011 were:

Young persons’ coach of the year
Participation coach of the year
Development coach of the year
Performance coach of the year
Young coach of the year
Disability coach of the year

Our winners for 2011!

Read about the winners of the 2010 sportscotland Coaching Awards

Criteria

Young Persons’ Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach who has made an outstanding contribution to the introduction and early development of sport for young people under the age of 18.

Evidence:

Has delivered quality coaching in a safe environment
Has contributed to the development of basic skills of a young athlete or a young team
Has created a safe, fun and nurturing environment for development.

Participation Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach who has supported the development of athletes or teams and has made a significant impact on the participation levels of people in sport.

Evidence:

Has significantly increased the sporting opportunities available to their community
Has delivered regular quality coaching sessions to a group or to individual athletes.

Development Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach who, by using a player-centred approach, has ensured that athletes or teams with emerging talent have made an impact at district, regional or national level.

Evidence:

Has adopted a player-centred approach to coaching
Has been responsible for identifying and nurturing talented athletes or teams in line with the sport's long-term player development model
Has coached athletes or teams who have made an impact at district, regional or national level which may include a significant improvement in performance, although not necessarily the winning of titles.

Performance Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach working with athletes and teams at the highest levels in their sport. The award looks for evidence of player-centred development leading to successful performance at the highest level of Scottish, UK or international sport.

Evidence:

Has adopted a player-centred approach to coaching
Has made a difference to the performance of an athlete or team based on resources available to them
Has coached athletes or teams who have delivered a successful performance at the highest level of Scottish, UK or international sport.

Young Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach aged 25 years or younger in recognition of their achievements to date. This award looks for young coaches who have invested in their development as a coach and have made a significant impact on the people they coach.

Evidence:

Has helped their athletes or teams reach their potential by dedicated support
Has invested time and energy in their development as a coach, undertaking continuous professional development opportunities.

Disability Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach working with people with a disability. The award looks for evidence of player-centred development leading to successful performance of athletes or teams with a disability.

Evidence:

Has adopted a player-centred approach to coaching
Has coached athletes or teams have made an impact at district, regional or national level which may include a significant improvement in performance,although not necessarily the winning of titles.

NOMINATE NOW!